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Lightning Tailwind

Discussion in 'Recumbent Discussions' started by winterjr, Mar 31, 2020.  |  Print Topic

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  1. winterjr

    winterjr

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Saint Clair
    Ride:
    Tour Easy, P-38
    Name:
    John
    I have found my new favorite recumbent . . . Lightning Tailwind. I now have 2, one is completely original, cleaned, tuned and ridable. My second is completely stripped and the frame is out for powder coating. I am also upgrading the rear cassette to a 9 speed, rear and front derailleurs to Deore, changing to trigger shifters and need to get the hubs redone when it gets reassembled.

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    winterjr, Mar 31, 2020
    #1
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  2. Rocketmantn

    Rocketmantn Rider

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Knoxville
    Ride:
    Strada, Corsa
    Name:
    Jon
    Lightning is a great brand. Have fun!!! (We all have plenty of time for hobbies right now!!)
     
    Rocketmantn, Mar 31, 2020
    #2
  3. winterjr

    winterjr

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Saint Clair
    Ride:
    Tour Easy, P-38
    Name:
    John
    This Lightning Tailwind is by Lightning Cycles out of Swanton, OHIO . . . . not Lightning Cycle Dynamics out of CA. Although I love my P-38 too.
     
    winterjr, Mar 31, 2020
    #3
  4. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    What color are you having it done in?
     
    A.D., Mar 31, 2020
    #4
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  5. BlazingPedals

    BlazingPedals

    Region:
    North
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Haslett
    Ride:
    M5CHR
    Name:
    John
    Wow, no pretensions of being aero with your hands that wide! Must give a smooth ride, though.
     
    BlazingPedals, Apr 1, 2020
    #5
  6. winterjr

    winterjr

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Saint Clair
    Ride:
    Tour Easy, P-38
    Name:
    John
    Illusion Cherry
     
    winterjr, Apr 1, 2020
    #6
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  7. winterjr

    winterjr

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Saint Clair
    Ride:
    Tour Easy, P-38
    Name:
    John
    Yes, maybe not the most aero bike out there, but very comfortable!!
     
    winterjr, Apr 1, 2020
    #7
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  8. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    [​IMG]​
    Oh, Nice!
     
    A.D., Apr 1, 2020
    #8
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  9. winterjr

    winterjr

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Saint Clair
    Ride:
    Tour Easy, P-38
    Name:
    John
    I got my frame back!!! Now for the slow process of reassembly. I haven't seen one in anything but blue.

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    winterjr, Apr 19, 2020
    #9
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  10. budzos

    budzos

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    WI
    City:
    West Allis
    Ride:
    Strada Zak Rocket...
    Nicely Done!
    budzos
     
    budzos, Apr 23, 2020
    #10
  11. Roger Anderson

    Roger Anderson

    Region:
    SouthWest
    State/Country:
    AZ
    City:
    Tucson
    Ride:
    lighning tailwind
    i have a Gene Lemie Tailwind and wish to sell it. Any ideas where to list it for a True enthusiast would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
     
    Roger Anderson, Aug 13, 2024
    #11
  12. mobilemail

    mobilemail

    Region:
    Middle
    State/Country:
    IL
    City:
    Carrollton
    Ride:
    ICE Trike + others
    Name:
    Mark
    This Tailwind is interesting.
    1. Is the steering mechanism under the sea on bearings?
    2. How adjustable is the seat for X--seam range?
    3. What are the wheel sizes, 20"/451 and 27"/630?
     
    mobilemail, Aug 16, 2024
    #12
  13. Roger Anderson

    Roger Anderson

    Region:
    SouthWest
    State/Country:
    AZ
    City:
    Tucson
    Ride:
    lighning tailwind
    yes,yes and yes. [​IMG]
     
    Roger Anderson, Aug 19, 2024
    #13
  14. DozerCSX

    DozerCSX

    Region:
    West
    State/Country:
    CA
    City:
    Silicon Valley
    Ride:
    Rans Vivo, Rocket, +
    Name:
    Dozer
    I had a DeFelice for many years - this looks very similar in configuration. That was a terrific, comfortable touring bike and I bet this one is as well. What size is the front wheel - it looks larger than a 451mm...
     
    DozerCSX, Sep 21, 2024
    #14
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