R-84
2x10P-38 Velocity 2x9
Lightning strikes again with the super light 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 Midracer
Rear suspension swing arms Optional S-2 front suspension fork
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.
*Medium size lightweight frame with Super Light components
| Model |
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| Weight | 19 - 21 lbs. |
18 - 20 lbs. |
| Rider weight limit |
Lightweight: 160 pounds |
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| 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 carbon | |
| 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, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) drop handlebars | |
| Ergomesh Seat |
Patented Ergofit bend with 7005 TIG welded, oversize aluminum frame and nylon mesh webbing. | |
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MIDRACER ERGOSPEED CARBON SEAT |
Hand laid up woven
carbon fabric/epoxy resin seat with integrated aluminum bar frame
attachment fittings. Ventilated plastic honeycomb type seat pad with fitted aerodynamic cover. |
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| 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 10 sp, 11-34 | Shimano XTR 10 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 10 speed | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End 10 speed |
| Brakes | Ultegra Dual Pivot | FSA K-Force Dual Pivot |
| Brake Levers | Tektro | Tektro |
| Hubs | Velocity | Dura-Ace |
| Front Rim | Velocity Uriel 20", 20 bladed spoke | Velocity Fusion 20", 16 bladed spokes |
| Front Tire | Schwalbe Durano 28-406, 120 psi | |
| Rear Rim | Velocity Uriel, 24 bladed spokes | Dura-Ace OC carbon, 20 bladed spokes |
| Rear Tire | Continental Ultra, 700x23, 120 psi | Continental 4000 Folding, 700x23, 120 psi |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC X-10SL hollow pin |
| Headset | Diatech (carbon fork), Chris King (susp. fork) | |
| Bottom Bracket | Lightning Carbon integrated, ABEC5 sealed bearings |
Lightning
Carbon integrated, ABEC5 Ceramic bearings |
| Options (see options page for prices) | Front suspension, Zzipper fairing, seat bag, mirror |
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| Description | MSRP |
|---|---|
| R-84 Velocity 2x9 | $ 6100 |
| R-84 Super Light 2x9 | $ 7000 |
| Frameset (includes headset) |
$ 3900 |
| S-2 suspension fork upgrade | $450 |
| Hayes Rear Disc Brake for R84 Frameset | $300 |
For details on framesets, check the frameset page.
The R-84 is custom built to order and available with either the Ergomesh seat
or Carbon Midracer seat.
To place an order, contact
your closest Lightning dealer, or the factory.
