Lightning R-84 SL 2003 VS Lightning F-40 1998 specs comparison

Lightning R-84 SL

General Infos

Model	R-84 SL
Manufacturer	Lightning
Year of production	2003
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Clear coated natural carbon
Sizes	- Large - medium - xlarge
Sizes	- Large - medium - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 25c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar Front: 20 X 1.00 (inches) Grand Prix
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type	Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	White Industries LTA
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Rear: Campagnolo XL Front: Sun Rims ME14A
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Titanium

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber Composite
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Lightning Drop
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 1/4 (inches) Tange Seiki

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sedisport SL
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Lightning Carbon
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Lightning Carbon
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 9-speed

Lightning R-84 SL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace GS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly and aluminum
Fork type	1.6 (inches) Travel Lightning S-2

Other Specs of Lightning R-84 SL

Component group sets	Recumbent Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	1.0 (inches) Travel Lightning Swing-Stay
Saddle seat	Aluminum Frame Lightning Ergofit
Seat post extension	Not Available

Lightning F-40

General Infos

Model	F-40
Manufacturer	Lightning
Year of production	1998
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	- purple - red - white - yellow -Dark blue
Sizes	- Large - medium - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 25c Continental Super Sport Ultra Front: 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	Rear: 700c Wheels Front: 17 (inches)
Brakeset type	Chang Star 257A Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer	20-hole and 36-hole Sun Rims M17
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly
Frame type	Fillet Brazed
Handlebar construction	Lightning
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Lightning
Headset size	1 (inches) Suntour XC Pro

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes	28/50/54 Teeth Suntour XC Comp
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 7-speed

Lightning F-40 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano RX-100 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Tange Chromoly
Fork type	Lightning S-1

Other Specs of Lightning F-40

Component group sets	Recumbent Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Recumbent Mesh Seat
Seat post extension	Not Available