Rans V-Rex GL63 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Rans
Model V-Rex GL63
First production 1996
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Rans V-Rex GL63 Parts   
Available Sizes - Standard size for everyone


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 24 X 1 1/8 (inches) Panaracer
Front: 20 X 1 1/8 (inches) IRC Roadlite EX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 24 (inches) Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type Magura Hydrostop Levers
Magura Hydraulic HS22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya 20A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionAlloy
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 (inches) YST Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 34/46/56 Teeth
Sachs Quarz
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
3-speed Internal X 7-speed

Rans V-Rex GL63 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Sachs Quarz
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeSpinner

Other Specs of Rans V-Rex GL63

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - All colors available
Weight 28.0
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRecumbant Mesh Seat
Seat post extensionNot Available


Rans V-Rex GL63 bike review

Rans produced the V-Rex GL63 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,399.99.
Rans Recumbent V-Rex GL63 can be found in a few colors, among these colors All colors available .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1 1/8" IRC Roadlite EX tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya 20A, 36-hole. Rans equiped this exact model with Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rans used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. Alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this V-Rex GL63 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Sachs Quarz, 34/46/56 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rans, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.