The Lightning R-84
World's Lightest Recumbent - 18 lbs*
The Lowdown on High Performance
R-84
2x9P-38 Velocity 2x9
- Lightning carbon cranks with compact 34x50 gearing.
- XT or XTR 11-34 rear cassette and derailleur
- Wider gear range than road triple with greatly reduced weight
- Average riders can climb grades up to 12%
Lightning strikes again with the super light dual-suspension R-84. The sub 3 pound frame is aerospace grade carbon fiber, titanium, and oversized aluminum. The seat is positioned a bit lower than the P-38 and Phantom for even more aerodynamic advantage.
An F-40 fairing can be added to create the most technically advanced high performance bike available!
Can this light bike climb hills? Better than any other recumbent. Take a look at the video on our Cyber Test Page. Because of its lightweight design and aero components, the R-84 will even outperform the F-40 in very hilly areas or on rides that are mostly climbing. If the course is 50% near-flat terrain, the F-40 will be faster; in very steep hills (over 5% average grade), the R-84 will have the advantage.
"This bike accelerates and climbs great!"
- John Howard
Twice Olympic team rider, Ironman winner
F-90 chassis
Lightning R-84 Specifications
| Model |
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| Weight | 19 - 21 lbs. |
18 - 20 lbs. |
| Height | 40" |
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| Length | 63 - 75" |
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| Width | 20" |
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| Seat Height | 18" |
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| Seat Back Angle | 50-58 degrees |
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| Wheelbase | 42 - 47" |
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| Frame | Molded carbon fiber Unibox, oversize aluminum bottom bracket assembly & seat stay | |
| Fork | Lightning S-2 Aluminum/ Chromoly, 1.5" travel | |
| Rear Suspension | Swing-stay spring/elastomer mechanism, 1" travel | |
| Braze-on’s | Water bottle (1), aluminum cable guides | |
| Finish | Catalyzed Urethane | |
| Frame Color | Clear coated natural carbon. | |
| Stem and Bars | Custom Oversize Aluminum Stem, Heliarc welded to 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) drop handlebars | |
| Seat | Patented Ergofit with TIG welded, oversize aluminum frame and nylon mesh webbing | |
| Chain Idlers | Machined Delrin with precision sealed bearing, aluminum bolts | |
| Crankset | Lightning Carbon integrated, 34x50, 160 to 180 mm |
Lightning Carbon integrated, 34x50, 160 to 180 mm, |
| Gear Range | 27 - 123 in. |
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| Cassette | Shimano XT 9 sp, 11-34 | Shimano XTR 9 sp 11-34 |
| Pedals | Optional | Optional |
| Front Der. | Ultegra Triple | Dura-Ace Triple |
| Rear Der. | Shimano XT | Shimano XTR |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End 9 or 10 speed |
| Brakes | Ultegra Dual Pivot | Dura-Ace Dual Pivot |
| Brake Levers | Dia Compe PC-7 | Dia Compe PC-7 |
| Hubs | Velocity | Dura-Ace |
| Front Rim | Velocity Fusion 20", 20 bladed spoke | Velocity Aerohead 20", 14 bladed spokes |
| Front Tire | Schwalb Durano 28-406, 120 psi | |
| Rear Rim | Velocity Fusion, 24 bladed spokes | Dura-Ace OC, 20 bladed spokes |
| Rear Tire | Continental Ultra, 700x25, 120 psi | Continental 4000 Folding, 700x25, 120 psi |
| Chain | KMC X-9 | KMC X-9SL hollow pin |
| Headset | Chris King | |
| Bottom Bracket | Lightning Carbon integrated, ABEC5 sealed bearings |
Lightning
Carbon integrated, ABEC5 Ceramic bearings |
| Options (see options page for prices) | Zzipper fairing, seat bag, mirror | |
Pricing
| Description | MSRP |
|---|---|
| R-84 Ultegra | $ 6200 |
| R-84 SL | $ 7000 |
| Frameset (includes headset) |
$ 4200 |
| Hayes Disc Brake for R84 Frameset | $250 |
Framesets
For details on framesets, check the frameset page.
Lightning's Cyber Test
Ride: see downloadable video clips or order the full video
tape of Lightning bikes in action on the road, on tour and in
races.
The R-84 is custom built to order. To place an order, contact
your closest Lightning dealer, or the factory.
We recommend that you order this bike through an
experienced Lightning dealer for final set up and tuning.