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Tim's Tech Tips:
Insider tech information from Lightning designer Tim Brummer
Chain take up and quick change kit! Make
any Phantom, P-38 or Thunderbolt multi-rider! See below.
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For
All Bikes
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Clipless
pedals offer the best performance and work very well in
the recumbent position. Older style quill pedals with toe
clips and straps cam also be used.
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Touring or Mountain type
levers are best choices for optimal hand position. We use
Tektro or Sensir levers, modified to fit the curve of the
Lightning drop handlebar. If you are buying a fremeset,
you can also obtain these modified levers at the same
time.
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Custom
designed for the Lightningthey do not increase wind
resistance like other panniers. They are constructed with
an aluminum framework, and tough Cordura nylon.
Also,
these are the only panniers that can be used with the
Shockster rear suspension. Other panniers place the
weight too far rearward, resulting in damage to the
suspension unit.
The
panniers mount on a Blackburn or similar rack.
Capacity:
2,000 cubic inches. Weight: 3 lbs
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| SLIP-ON
SEAT
BAG Custom made for the
Lightning, the Seat Bag quickly and easily slips over the
top of the seat to carry everything needed on a day ride.
Capacity 700 cubic in.
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FAIRING This small and lightweight
fairing gives a 10% increase in speed. It also keeps you
warmer in the winter, and keeps the bugs off in the
summer.
Quickly
and easily attaches to Tektro or DiaCompe brake levers
with special mounting studs.
Plus,
it is held in place with finger knobs, for fast no-tools
removal.
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from Nylon/Lycra for use with recumbents. Because of the
superb Lightning comfort, no padding is needed in the six
panel shorts. Made by Kucharic cyclewear.
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RAAM-tested QUICK
SIZE KIT This
amazing kit makes your Stealth, P-38 or Thunderbolt
easily adjustable to fit various riders in your family!
The idea came from RAAM (the non-stop Race Across
America), where Tim needed a way to fit the racing bike
to multiple riders, and change quickly between them.
By adding the chain take-up
device, this option lets you adjust crank boom without
changing the chain length. Includes quick release skewers
for the crank and handlebar adjustments! Perfect for
quick adjustments for different users of the same bike.
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FENDERS
Matched
ESGE fender sets are available for all Lightning models.
Constructed from tough plastic laminated over aluminum,
with stainless steel mounting hardware.
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LOCK-DOWN
TILT STEERING COLUMN NOW
STANDARD ON PHANTOMS!
The
perfect solution for easier entry and exit, or if you
want to change the handlebar reach during rides.
During
quick stops, the folding stems used on other recumbent
brands can fly forward, possibly resulting in a loss of
control. For much safer riding, the exclusive
Lightning
Lock Down stem locks solidly in place, preventing
any movement during riding.
A custom oversized quick
release lever is employed to easily engage and disengage
the toothed locking mechanism. Six positions are
available, from 20 degrees forward to 20 degrees
rearward.
Also, when unlocked, the stem can be tilted 90 degrees
forward or rearward. This feature allows for easy storage
or transportation in limited spaces, especially when the
seat is removed.
The locking pivot portion of the stem is a separate
piece, and can be easily retrofitted to any LIGHTNING
built after 1996. Because this portion adds about 3
inches to the stem height, a shorter upper stem might be
needed to prevent excessive handlebar height
The photos show a close-up of the locking pivot portion.
The lower part inserts into the fork steerer, while the
existing upper stem slides over the top part.
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Bolt-on rear suspension is
now available for most LIGHTNING models. The suspension
unit is a Shockster, built in the USA by Bike Control with
special light weight springs for Lightning
recumbents.
Custom rear stays included with the suspension unit allow
it to be easily bolted onto 2000 and up model
Thunderbolts and Phantoms. Note: DO NOT MOUNT A
SHOCKSTER WITHOUT THESE CUSTOM STAYS, as the frame might
fail. The Shockster and Lightning warranties are valid
only with the custom rear stays.
Also, with dropout modifications, the unit can be fitted
to Thunderbolt, and Stealth models built before 2000, and
to P-38 models built after 1990. If the unit is
fitted to a P-38, Paul Motolite 700c rear brakes or a
26" rear wheel is needed.
The suspension features 3 inches of travel, and brackets
are available for installing a rear rack.
Finally, because of the vertical suspension travel, there
is no "biopacing", so no pedaling energy is
lost due to suspension compression.
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P-38 Accessories
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Recommended if the front
tire is run at pressures over 100 psi. A
coil spring is located inside the steerer tube with
friction damping. This fork weighs only 1/2 lb.
more, and is a direct replacement for, the rigid fork.
The F-40 comes standard with this fork.
The wheel pictured in the
fork at left is the optional high performance 20x1 wheel,
with Grand Prix 120 psi tire and Sun M14A aero rim.
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Other
common bicycle accessories can be easily added to any of our
bicycles:
- Water bottle
cages
- Battery operated
lighting systems
- Most types of
rear racks and bags
- Most Cyclometers
(some may require extra-long sensor cable)
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