The 1996 Rans Tailwind is a 29 pound a recumbent bike with a steel and chromoly MIG frame. The frame comes in Hot  Red or Cool  Blue.

The Tailwind 1996 is a is an average weight bike at around 30 pounds. It was released in 1996 and costs $985 brand new. The Tailwind 1996 is fully rigid.

Components

The Tailwind 1996 comes with Shimano STX components, including an aluminum SR stem, a steel YST headset and grip-shift SRT-400 shifters.

Drivetrain

The Tailwind 1996 has 7 speeds and has a Shimano derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with Specialized Nimbus III tires ( x in front and x rear.) and aluminum Weinmann rims.

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Specs

Type Recumbent
MSRP $985
Year 1996
Alt. Names Tailwind