RANS Recumbents
Established in 1974 on the plains of western Kansas to build Sail-trikes, RANS has evolved into a world leader in the recumbent bike industry.
| Model |
Type |
Purpose |
MSRP |
Details |
| 2008 RANS Rocket |
SWB |
General-purpose |
$1295 |
Details
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| 2008 RANS V-Rex LE |
SWB |
Touring, commuting |
$1350 |
Details
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| 2008 RANS Stratus LE |
LWB |
Cruising, touring |
$1350 |
Details
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| 2008 RANS Stratus XP |
LWB |
Cruising, touring |
$1995 |
Details
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| 2008 RANS Ti-Rex |
SWB |
Performance |
$1650 (frameset only) |
Details
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| 2008 RANS F5 |
Highracer(650c) |
Performance |
$1595 |
Details
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| 2008 RANS Stratus XP AL |
LWB |
Performance, touring |
$2300 |
Details
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| 2008 RANS Stratus XP TI |
LWB |
High performance |
$5500 |
Details
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| 2008 RANS V3 |
LWB |
Cruising, touring |
$1495 |
Details
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| 2008 RANS V3 AL |
LWB |
Performance |
$3500 |
Details
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| 2008 RANS V3 TI |
LWB |
High Performance |
$5300 |
Details
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| 2008 RANS Screamer |
Tandem |
Touring |
$4575 |
Details
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| 2008 RANS Seavo |
Tandem |
Touring |
$6150 |
Details
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2008 RANS Rocket
The classic 20 x 20 short wheelbase recumbent, now equipped with B-39 handlebars and a snazzy two-tone paint job
MSRP: $1295
Specs
- Frame - TIG-welded 4130 Chromoly
- Seat - RAS mesh w/ dual water bottle mounts
- Steering - RANS B-39 handlebar, B-42 riser, Ritchey 1" threadless headset
- Fork - Chromoly unicrown
- Colors - Silver/red
- Wheelbase - 41.25"
- Seat Height - 21-22"
- Weight - 32 lbs
- Fit - X-seam 39-48"
- Weight Limit - 275 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Tektro MT2.1
- Crankset - Truvativ Elita 62/52/39
- Pedals - Wellgo platforms
- Cassette - SRAM 950 11/32 9-speed
- Gear inches - 26-113"
- F Derailler - RANS Microshift
- R Derailler - SRAM SX5
- Shifters - SRAM SX5
- Brake Levers - Tektro MT2.1
- Brakes - Tektro MT 15
- Wheels - Alex DA16 20" (406)
- Tires - Primo Comet 20 x 1.5"
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MSRP: $1295
2008 RANS V-Rex LE
For 2008, the V-Rex has been equipped with new bars, a new paint job, and a LE component spec to dramatically lower the price.
MSRP: $1350
Specs
- Frame - TIG-welded 4130 Chromoly
- Seat - RANS Mesh w/ dual water bottle mounts
- Steering - RANS B-39 handlebar, B-42 riser, Ritchey 1" threadless headset
- Fork - Chromoly unicrown
- Colors - Silver/red
- Wheelbase - 42.75"
- Seat Height - 22.5-23.75"
- Weight - 30 lbs
- Fit - X-seam 35-48", XL 37-50"
- Weight Limit - 275 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Tektro MT2.1
- Crankset - Truvativ Elita 52/42/30
- Pedals - Wellgo platforms
- Cassette - SRAM 950 11/32 9-speed
- Gear inches - 26-113"
- F Derailler - RANS Microshift
- R Derailler - SRAM SX5
- Shifters - SRAM SX5
- Brake Levers - Tektro MT2.1
- Brakes - Tektro MT 15
- Wheels - Alex DA16 20" (406) front, 26"(559) rear
- Tires - Primo Comet 20 x 1.5" front, 26 x 1.5"
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MSRP: $1350
2008 RANS Stratus LE
New paint job and chopper bars as standard round out the 2008 Stratus LE. A new look for a classic long wheelbase bike.
MSRP: $1350
Specs
- Frame - TIG-welded 4130 Chromoly, Standard and XL
- Seat - RANS Mesh w/ dual water bottle mounts
- Steering - RANS Chopper bar, FSA threaded 1 1/8" headset
- Fork - Chromoly unicrown
- Colors - Silver/blue
- Wheelbase - 67" (XL 71")
- Seat Height - 19.2-20.4"
- Weight - 31 lbs
- Fit - X-seam 32.5-43.5", XL 37.5-48.5"
- Weight Limit - 275 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Tektro MT2.1
- Crankset - Truvativ Elita 52/42/30
- Pedals - Wellgo platforms
- Cassette - SRAM 950 11/32 9-speed
- Gear inches - 24.4-122.9"
- F Derailler - RANS Microshift
- R Derailler - SRAM 3.0
- Shifters - SRAM SX5
- Brake Levers - Tektro MT2.1
- Brakes - Tektro MT 15
- Wheels - Shimano Alivio hubs, Alex DA16 20" (406) front, 26"(559) rear
- Tires - Primo Comet 20 x 1.5" front, 26 x 1.5"
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MSRP: $1350
2008 RANS Stratus XP
The classic dual-26" wheel long wheelbase continues to please, now with 4 frame sizes and a brake bridge for an optional 700c wheel road brake in the rear.
MSRP: $1995
Specs
- Frame - TIG-welded 4130 Chromoly, Standard and XL
- Seat - RANS Mesh w/ dual water bottle mounts
- Steering - RANS Chopper bar, FSA threaded 1 1/8" headset
- Fork - Chromoly unicrown
- Colors - Corvette blue
- Wheelbase - 65", 68", 71", 74"
- Seat Height - 21-22"
- Weight - 29-33 lbs
- Fit - SM: 29.2-40.7", STD: 32,2-43.7", XL: 35.2-46.7", XXL: 38.2-49.7"
- Weight Limit - 275 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - Truvativ Rouleur 52/42/30
- Pedals - None
- Cassette - SRAM 970 11/32 9-speed
- Gear inches - 24-123"
- F Derailler - RANS Microshift
- R Derailler - SRAM X9
- Shifters - SRAM X9
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Avid Digit 7
- Wheels - Shimano Disc hubs, Alex DA16 26"(559)
- Tires - Primo Racer, 26 x 1.5"
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MSRP: $1995
2008 RANS Ti-Rex
The classic V-Rex, now available in titanium! A built-up bike can weigh 25 lbs; the frame by itself is under 3 lbs! Yummy...
Only framesets are currently available for purchase from RANS; components must be purchased and installed separately.
MSRP: $1650 (frameset only)
Specs
- Frame - TIG-welded Titanium
- Seat - N/A
- Steering - B-39 Handlebars, B-42 riser, Ritchey 1" threadless headset, headset adjuster, RANS Flipit
- Fork - RANS Alloy, threadless
- Colors - Ti-Amber
- Wheelbase - 42.75"
- Seat Height - Varies
- Weight - 3 lbs for frame
- Fit - X-seam 35-48", XL 37-50"
- Weight Limit - 275 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - N/A
- Crankset - N/A
- Pedals - N/A
- Cassette - N/A
- Gear inches - Varies
- F Derailler - N/A
- R Derailler - N/A
- Shifters - N/A
- Brake Levers - N/A
- Brakes - N/A
- Wheels - N/A
- Tires - N/A
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MSRP: $1650 (frameset only)
2008 RANS F5
The F-5 is Back for 2008 with one or two "little" changes: a new frame, new Hoagie seat in cro-mo steel, seat clamp, riser, bars, carbon fiber fork and lower price, plus a new paint scheme in flashy two-color silver and blue.
MSRP: $1595
Specs
- Frame - TIG-welded 4130 Chromoly, Standard and XL
- Seat - RANS Hoagie
- Steering - B-39 handlebar, B-42 riser, Ritchey threadless 1" headset
- Fork - RANS 650 Carbon
- Colors - Silver/blue
- Wheelbase - STD: 44", XL: 47"
- Seat Height - 23.75-25.5"
- Weight - 25.4 lbs
- Fit - STD: 32.5-40", XL: 37-46"
- Weight Limit - 260 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Tektro MT2.1
- Crankset - Truvativ Elita 52/42/30
- Pedals - None
- Cassette - SRAM 970 11/32 9-speed
- Gear inches - 25.3-127.6"
- F Derailler - RANS Microshift
- R Derailler - SRAM SX5
- Shifters - SRAM SX5
- Brake Levers - Tektro MT2.1
- Brakes - Shimano 105
- Wheels - Jalco DRX4000
- Tires - Kenda Kaliente 650x23 26x1.95
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MSRP: $1595
2008 RANS Stratus XP AL
Dual big-wheel 26" Stratus in alumiinum
Lower price, lower spec, and in red or black
Z-seat or Formula RANS mesh seat, no-cost option
Chopper bars or T-bars, no-cost option
MSRP: $2300
Specs
- Frame - TIG-welded 7005 Aluminum, Standard and XL sizes
- Seat - RANS Mesh w/ dual water bottle mounts
- Steering - B-37 handlebar or RANS Chopper bar, FSA threaded 1 1/8" headset
- Fork - RANS 26 Alloy 1 1/8"
- Colors - Corvette Red or Gloss Black
- Wheelbase - 68", XL 71"
- Seat Height - 17.5-20"
- Weight - 25.6 lbs.
- Fit - STD: 32.2-43.7", XL: 35.2-46.7"
- Weight Limit - 220 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - Truvativ Rouleur 52/42/30
- Pedals - None
- Cassette - SRAM 970 11/32 9-speed
- Gear inches - 24-123"
- F Derailler - RANS Microshift
- R Derailler - SRAM X9
- Shifters - SRAM X9
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Avid Digit 7
- Wheels - Shimano Disc hubs, Alex DA16 26"(559)
- Tires - Primo Racer, 26 x 1.5"
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MSRP: $2300
2008 RANS Stratus XP TI
Now available in the combination that was most popular in 2007, the 650 wheels and road brakes. At only 22.65 lbs the Stratus XP TI is one high performance low BB long wheelbase bent.
Z-seat or Formula RANS mesh seat, no-cost option
Chopper bars or T-bars, no-cost option
MSRP: $5500
Specs
- Frame - TIG-welded Titanium, Standard and XL sizes
- Seat - RANS Z-seat with narrow pan
- Steering - B-37 handlebar or RANS Chopper bar, American Classic threaded 1 1/8" headset
- Fork - RANS 26 Alloy Road 1 1/8"
- Colors - Ti-Amber
- Wheelbase - 68", XL 71"
- Seat Height - 17.5-20"
- Weight - 22.5 lbs.
- Fit - STD: 32.2-43.7", XL: 35.2-46.7"
- Weight Limit - 250 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial Ultra
- Crankset - Stronglight Fission Carbon 52/42/30
- Pedals - None
- Cassette - RANS 1-Piece 7075 Alloy 11/32 9-Speed
- Gear inches - 24-123"
- F Derailler - RANS Microshift
- R Derailler - SRAM X9
- Shifters - SRAM X9
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial Ultra
- Brakes - Cane Creek SCR-5S Road
- Wheels - American Classic 350 Sprint 650c
- Tires - Kenda Kaliente 650x23
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MSRP: $5500
2008 RANS V3
The V3 in steel, built to the Stratus XP spec for an attractive performance package at an attractive price.
MSRP: $1495
Specs
- Frame - TIG-welded 4130 Chromoly, Standard and XL sizes
- Seat - RANS Mesh w/ dual water bottle mounts
- Steering - RANS B-39 bar, B-35 riser and B-38 (top-load) stem, FSA 1 1/8" headset
- Fork - RANS Alloy 1 1/8"
- Colors - Silver/black
- Wheelbase - 64.5"
- Seat Height - 22.5-23.5"
- Weight - 33-34 lbs
- Fit - STD: 34,2-45.7", XL: 37.2-48.7"
- Weight Limit - 275 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Tektro MT2.1
- Crankset - Truvativ Elita 51/39/30
- Pedals - Wellgo platforms
- Cassette - SRAM 950 11/32 9-speed
- Gear inches - 29.4-106"
- F Derailler - RANS Microshift
- R Derailler - SRAM SX5
- Shifters - SRAM SX5
- Brake Levers - Tektro MT2.1
- Brakes - Tektro Aquila 160 Disc
- Wheels - Jet Set 26" Disc-Hub
- Tires - Primo Racer, 26 x 1"
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MSRP: $1495
2008 RANS V3 AL
The V3 in aluminum.
New specs and new color for 2008
Z-seat or Formula mesh seat, no-cost option
MSRP: $3500
Specs
- Frame - TIG-welded 7005 Aluminum
- Seat - RANS Z Seat with Narrow Pan
- Steering - RANS B-37 bar, B-32 riser, American Classic Threadless 1 1/8" headset
- Fork - RANS Alloy Threadless 1 1/8"
- Colors - Silver/red
- Wheelbase - 64.5"
- Seat Height - 21.5-22.5"
- Weight - 22.5 lbs
- Fit - STD: 34,2-45.7"
- Weight Limit - 220 lbs with Sprint 350 wheels, 275 other
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial-SL
- Crankset - Stronglight Fission Carbon 52/42/30
- Pedals -
- Cassette - RANS 1-Piece 7075 Alloy 12/25 9-Speed
- Gear inches - 29.4-106"
- F Derailler - RANS Microshift
- R Derailler - SRAM X9
- Shifters - SRAM X9
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial-SL
- Brakes - Tektro R725
- Wheels - American Classic 350 Sprint 650c
- Tires - Kenda Kaliente
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MSRP: $3500
2008 RANS V3 TI
The V3 in titanium.
Voted Reader's Choice Bike Of The Year on BentriderOnline.com.
Multiple seat options: M-5 seat, Z-seat, Formula seat, or New Hoagie seat
MSRP: $5300
Specs
- Frame - TIG-welded Titanium
- Seat - M5
- Steering - RANS B-37 bar, B-32 riser, American Classic Threadless 1 1/8" headset
- Fork - RANS Alloy Threadless 1 1/8"
- Colors - Ti-amber
- Wheelbase - 64.5"
- Seat Height - 21.5-22.5"
- Weight - 21.5 lbs
- Fit - STD: 34,2-45.7"
- Weight Limit - 250 lbs
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial-SL Ultra
- Crankset - Stronglight Fission Carbon 52/42/30
- Pedals -
- Cassette - RANS 1-Piece 7075 Alloy 12/25 9-Speed
- Gear inches - 29.4-106"
- F Derailler - RANS Microshift
- R Derailler - SRAM X9
- Shifters - SRAM X9
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial-SL Ultra
- Brakes - F/Tektro R725 R/Cane Creek SCR S-5
- Wheels - American Classic 350 Sprint 650c
- Tires - Kenda Kaliente 650 x 23
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MSRP: $5300
2008 RANS Screamer
The classic RANS tandem recumbent.
MSRP: $4575
Specs
- Frame - Tig Welded 4130 CroMo Steel
- Seat - RANS Mesh w/ Dual Water Bottle Mounts
- Steering - B-26 handlebar, B-27 riser, Terracycle Flip-It
- Fork - Threadless CroMo Steel, Unicrown
- Colors - Shiny Silver, Gloss Black, Titan Yellow, Orange
- Wheelbase - 74.5"
- Seat Height - Capt. 25.50â, Stoker 23.50â
- Weight - 45 lbs
- Fit - Capt. 37â-47, Stoker 34â-44
- Weight Limit - 275 lbs each seat
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - Truvativ Elita Tandem 55/44/32-42
- Pedals - Wellgo platforms
- Cassette - SRAM 970 11/32 9-Speed
- Gear inches - 25-123
- F Derailler - RANS Microshift
- R Derailler - SRAM X9
- Shifters - SRAM X9
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Avid Digit7, Avid BB 7 185mm Auxiliary
- Wheels - Velocity Aeroheat 20" (406) front, 26" (559) rear
- Tires - Primo Comet 20/26 x 1.5
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MSRP: $4575
2008 RANS Seavo
The new RANS tandem recumbent, including features like folding seats, carbon pans, dual disc brakes, aux brake, dual big wheels, and standard MTB tandem fork.
MSRP: $6150
Specs
- Frame - Tig Welded 4130 CroMo Steel
- Seat - RANS Mesh Back w/ Adj. Pan & Dual Water Bottle Mounts
- Steering - B-39 handlebar, B-42 riser, Terracycle Flip-It
- Fork - Tandem Alloy 26â 1 1/8â
- Colors - Shiny Silver, Gloss Black, Titan Yellow, Orange
- Wheelbase - 79.6""
- Seat Height - Capt. 23-26â, Stoker 18.5-20â
- Weight - 49 lbs
- Fit - Capt. 36.5â to 49â/Stoker 32â to 43.5â
- Weight Limit - 275 lbs each seat
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - Truvativ Elita Tandem 52/30/39 - 39
- Pedals - N/A
- Cassette - SRAM 970 11/32 9-Speed
- Gear inches - 25-123
- F Derailler - RANS Microshift
- R Derailler - SRAM X9
- Shifters - SRAM X9
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Avid BB 7 203mm, Avid Digit7
- Wheels - Velocity Aeroheat 26" (559)
- Tires - Primo Comet 20/26 x 1.5
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MSRP: $6150
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