Better than ever in 2010 with improved frame, 160mm cranks on small bike, aero seat and wheels.I bought a Lightning Phantom about three months ago, and wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying it.More Phantom Comments
I have rheumatoid arthritis and can no longer ride a conventional bicycle. I attempted to ride my Trek carbon fiber 2300 pro in a century earlier this year. I ended up in tears after just a few miles, and had to cut the ride short.
The Phantom is now my primary transportation, to and from work 3-4 times per week, anywhere from 20-30 miles round trip depending on the route. I have it custom outfitted with components including a seat bag.
I go shopping on my Phantom. I ride through forests, and all over the county. It is a joy to ride, and it is fast. The seat is comfortable.
This is what bike riding is meant to be. Please pass along my thanks to a great team.
— Melanie C.
Phantom Midracer!
NEW contoured aero lower seat for:
Wrap around seat mesh is cool, tight, and comfortable.
Fixed, braced seat mount maximizes power transfer.
Boom leg length adjustment is super strong and rigid. Our exclusive chain tensioner automatically takes up the chain slack. Here's how you service the tensioner.| Exclusive Phantom features | Other recumbents |
|---|---|
| Safe, balanced 45/55 weight distribution | Unbalanced 30/70 weight distribution |
| 26 to 28 pounds | 30 to 40 pounds |
| Rigid, braced seat mount | Flexible sliding seat mount |
| Small size with 160mm cranks | 170mm cranks |
| 24/28 spoke aero rim wheels | 36 spoke box rims |
| Soft, conforming mesh fabric seat bottom | Hard fiberglass seat bottom |
| Full back support with Ergofit curve | No |
| Locking, 60 degree adjustable tilt stem | No |
| 75 degree drop handlebars | No |
| Choice of indexed bar end or twist shifters | No |
| Optional aero panniers | No |
| Optional add-on suspension | No |
| Optional carbon midracer seat | No |
| Model | Phantom |
|---|---|
| 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 | 26.5 pounds (S), 28.5 pounds (L) |
| WHEELBASE | 41 to 45 inches |
| OVERALL LENGTH | 62 to 73 inches |
| B-B HEIGTH | 24 to 26 inches |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 19 to 21 inches |
| SEAT BACK ANGLE | 50 to 65 degrees Ergomesh; 35 to 40 degrees Midracer Ergospeed carbon |
| FRAME | NEW design: TIG welded Multigauge CrMo, 7005 Aluminum B-B extension |
| RIGID FORK | LCD Tapergage Chromoly |
| ERGOMESH SEAT | Patented Ergofit bend, 7005 Aluminum frame. Nylon mesh back with fitted foam cushion. |
| NEW 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. |
| 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, 30×42×52, 170mm (L) NEW Sugino DX-350 28×38×48, 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 |
| PEDALS | Platform Type |
| SHIFTER | Shimano Dura Ace Bar End |
| RIMS | NEW ARDC Aero, 24 spoke front, 28 spoke rear |
| SMALL FRONT TIRE 16×1-3/8 | Primo Comet, 37-349, 100 psi |
| LARGE FRONT TIRE 20" | Primo Comet, 35-406, 100 psi |
| REAR TIRE | Primo Racer, 32-559, 100 psi |
| MIDRACER SEAT | Ergospeed carbon with Aerovent pad |
| SUSPENDED FORK | Ballistic 600 A (Adds 2 lbs.) |
| REAR SUSPENSION | Shockster RS3.5 (Adds 3 lbs. ) |
| KICKSTAND |
| Complete Bike | $1,595 | |
| Midracer Ergospeed carbon seat upgrade | $250 | |
| Suspended front fork | $80 | |
| Rear suspension | $160 | |
| Kickstand | $10 | |
