The NEW 2011 Phantom Quad!
Fun, Safety, and High Performance!
Experience recumbent comfort, fun, performance, and unmatched safety with the Lightning Phantom Quad! The Phantom Quad combines the two wheel Phantom recumbent bicycle with unique proprietary stabilizer wheels for the safest recumbent available. This layout provides a high seat height for great visibility in traffic, while the outside wheels directly at the center of gravity deliver balanced weight distribution on all wheels which no other recumbent has for unmatched safety and stability!
The Phantom Quad was designed by experienced engineers using data gained from two decades of top level HPV racing around the world, 20 world records, and feedback from hundreds of Lightning owners. No other recumbent bicycle company has this level of technical expertise and real world experience.
Lightning engineers have designed into the Phantom Quad a comfortable ride, superb stopping and handling characteristics, a high cruising speed, and exceptional durability. Additionally the quick release stabilizer wheels and axle assembly can be quickly removed for transport or other reasons.
High-performance and convenience accessories such as a custom-designed fairing, seat bags, panniers and many accessories are available for the Phantom Quad.
The Phantom is great for any recreational, touring, or commuting cyclist who wants a super safe, high performance, fun to ride, and very comfortable bike. It's perfect for short or long trips.
Perhaps the best all-around multi-wheel recumbent on the market, the Phantom Quad may be just what you're looking for!
| Exclusive Phantom Quad features | Recumbent Delta Trikes |
|---|---|
| High seat with side wheels at center of gravity | Side wheels far from center of gravity |
| Soft, conforming mesh fabric seat bottom | Hard fiberglass seat bottom |
| Small size with 160mm cranks | 170mm cranks |
| Full back support with Ergofit curve | No |
| Locking, 60 degree adjustable tilt stem | No |
| 26" rear wheel for greatest gearing advantage | No |
| Choice of indexed bar end or twist shifters | No |
| Optional aero panniers | No |
| Optional add-on suspension | No |
| Converts to two wheel recumbent bike | No |
Other Key Phantom Quad Features
- 27 speed Shimano drivetrain
- Oversize stem with exclusive drop handlebars.
- Frame and fork 100% lightweight multi-gage chromoly for durability and ride comfort.
- Two water bottle braze-ons, plus dropout eyelets.
Outside wheels directly at the center of gravity. Strong, lightweight stabilizer wheel axle assembly delivers balanced weight distribution on all wheels. Bolts directly to the Phantom frame for unmatched safety and stability!
Phantom Quad Specifications
| Feature | Phantom Quad |
|---|---|
| SIZES | Small, Large |
| RIDER HEIGHT RANGE | 5' - 5'9" (S), 5'7" - 6'6" (L) |
| RIDER WEIGHT LIMIT | 200 lbs. (S), 250 lbs. (L) |
| POWDERCOAT COLORS | Azure Blue (S), Yellow (L) |
| WEIGHT | 36 pounds (S), 38 pounds (L) |
| TRACK | 28 inches |
| WHEELBASE | 41 to 45 inches |
| OVERALL LENGTH | 62 to 73 inches |
| B-B HEIGHT | 24 to 26 inches |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 19 to 21 inches |
| SEAT BACK ANGLE | 50 to 65 degrees |
| FRAME | NEW design TIG welded Multigauge CrMo |
| RIGID FORK | LCD Tapergage Chromoly |
| SEAT | Lightning Ergofit, TIG Welded 7005 Aluminum Frame. NEW aero bottom, wrap-around full mesh |
| STEM | Lockdown Tilt Steering, 60 degree adjustable |
| HANDLEBARS | Aluminum, LCD custom drop |
| GEAR RANGE | 23 to 120 inches |
| BRAKES | Tektro LH pull V-brakes |
| BRAKE LEVERS | Tektro 903 AL |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano Deore Cartridge |
| CRANKSET | FSA forged alloy, 30x42x52, 170mm (L) NEW Sugino DX-350 28x38x48, 160mm (S) |
| CHAIN | KMC Z9200 |
| CHAIN TENSIONER | LCD Custom spring loaded with sealed bearings. Delrin idlers |
| CASSETTE | Shimano Deore 11-34 9-speed |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | Shimano Sora |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano Deore |
| HEADSET | Cane Creek Aheadset |
| HUBS | Fomura Alloy sealed bearings and QR lever Outrigger: Avibank wheelchair with QR pin |
| PEDALS | Platform Type |
| SHIFTER | Shimano Dura Ace Bar End |
| RIMS | NEW ARDC Aero, 24-spoke front, 28-spoke rear Outrigger: Sun CR 18 |
| SMALL FRONT/SIDE TIRES | Primo Comet, 37-349 (16"x1-3/8"), 100 psi |
| LARGE FRONT/SIDE TIRES | Primo Comet, 35-406 (20"), 100 psi |
| REAR TIRE | Primo Racer, 32-559, 100 psi |
Options
| SUSPENDED FORK | Ballistic 600 A (Adds 2 lbs.) |
| REAR SUSPENSION | Shockster RS3.5 (Adds 3 lbs.) |
Pricing
| Complete Bike | $2,100 | |
| Suspended Front Fork | $80 | |
| Rear suspension | $160 | |
| Stabilizer kit separately, wheels and axle assembly | $500 |
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