Lightning P38-GL63 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Lightning
Model P38-GL63
First production 1998
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Lightning P38-GL63 Parts   
Available Sizes - Rider can adjust manually


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 28c Ritchey Crossbite
Front: 20 X 1.25 (inches) Schwalbe
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 700c Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Sachs 3 X 7
Front: Sachs Quarz
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Rear: Sun Rims M14A
Front: Bontrager Mack
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeFillet Brazed
Handlebar constructionRans V-Bar
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRans Tilt and Adjustable
Headset size1 (inches) Suntour XC Pro GG

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122 (millimeters) Spindle
Phil Wood
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Ritchey Logic
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Lightning P38-GL63 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Fork material Semi-sloping Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeLightning

Other Specs of Lightning P38-GL63

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Red
- custom
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatLightning Recumbent Mesh With Pad
Seat post extensionNot Available


Lightning P38-GL63 bike review

Lightning produced the P38-GL63 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,049.99.
Lightning Recumbent P38-GL63 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and custom .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.25" Schwalbe tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Bontrager Mack, Rear: Sun Rims M14A, 36-hole. Lightning equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake rear brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL levers braking system and Front: Sachs Quarz, Rear: Sachs 3 x 7 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Lightning used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Rans V-Bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this P38-GL63 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Rans Tilt/Adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Ritchey Logic, 24/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-41 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Lightning, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL gear shift levers.