Compare: 2018 Breezer LIGHTNING PRO vs LIGHTNING 27.5+ TEAM

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	LIGHTNING PRO2018 Breezer	LIGHTNING 27.5+ TEAM2018 Breezer

MSRP	$2,499	$3,219
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Trail	Trail
Weight	28.9 lbs	27.4 lbs
	4.7	5.8
Frame	Steel	Steel
Fork	RockShox Revelation RC	Fox Performance Elite Float 34
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″ / 27.5″	29″ / 27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	SLX	XT
Drivetrain	2 × 11	1 × 11
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	120mm	120mm
Brand Site	breezerbikes.com	breezerbikes.com
Summary	The Breezer LIGHTNING PRO and Breezer LIGHTNING 27.5+ TEAM are both 29″ / 27.5″ steel frame hardtail trail bikes. The LIGHTNING PRO has a 2 × 11 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, while the LIGHTNING 27.5+ TEAM has better components and a better fork.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

LIGHTNING PRO

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Gear Range

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

27 mph

LIGHTNING PRO

24 mph

LIGHTNING 27.5+ TEAM

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	LIGHTNING PRO2018 Breezer	LIGHTNING 27.5+ TEAM2018 Breezer

Frame	Breezer fully-butted chromoly steel, tapered head tube, BB92 bottom bracket, Boost 148X12 spacing with Thru-Axle BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	Breezer fully-butted chromoly steel, tapered head tube, BB92 bottom bracket, Boost 148X12 spacing with Thru-Axle BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit
Fork	RockShox Revelation 29 RL, 1.5" taper steerer, PushLoc remote, Boost 110x15 through-axle, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 34 Performance Elite, Boost 110x15 through-axle, 3-position adjust w/lockout, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	na	na
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB92 press-fit bearing system	Shimano BB92 press-fit bearing system
Headset	FSA 1 1/8"-1 1/2" Integrated, 36° ACB-sealed, 7.8mm aluminum top cover	FSA 1 1/8"-1 1/2" Integrated, 36° ACB-sealed, 7.8mm aluminum top cover
Stem	RaceFace Evolve, 1 1/8" x 31.8mm clamp, +/- 6°	RaceFace Turbine, 1 1/8" x 31.8mm clamp, +/- 6°
Handlebar	RaceFace Evolve, low-rise, 740mm	RaceFace Turbine, low-rise, 760mm
Saddle	WTB Volt Comp, satin steel rail	WTB Volt Race, Ti/Cro tubular rail
Seatpost	RaceFace Ride, 6061 aluminum, 30.9mm	RaceFace Evolve, 6061 aluminum, 30.9mm
Grips	Oval Concepts 620, ergo shape, single lock on, single density Kraton	Oval Concepts 620, ergo shape, single lock on, single density Kraton

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus	Shimano XT, Shadow Plus
Front Derailleur	Shimano SLX	na
Crank	Shimano SLX 11-speed, hollowtech II, 36x26T	Shimano Deore XT 11-speed, hollowtech II, 32T
Shifters	Shimano SLX, 11-speed	Shimano Deore XT, 11-speed
Cassette	Shimano SLX 11-speed, 11-40T	Shimano HG-7000, 11-speed, 11-42T
Chain	KMC X11-1	KMC X11EL-1
Brakes	Shimano M7000 hydraulic disc brake, 180mm rotor front, 160mm rear	Shimano M8000 hydraulic disc brake, 180mm rotor front, 160mm rear
Brake Levers	Shimano M7000 hydraulic disc brake, 180mm Front, 160mm Rear	Shimano M8000 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	WTB Scraper i35, 27.5", TCS Tubeless Ready, Formula hubs w/cartridge bearings, Boost 110x15mm front/148x12mm rear, 14G spokes, 32H	WTB ASYM i35, 27.5", TCS Tubeless Ready, Formula hubs w/cartridge bearings, Boost 110x15mm front/148x12mm rear, 15G spokes, 32H
Tires	WTB Ranger 27.5x2.8 / Trailblazer 27.5x2.8" TCS Light, Tubeless Ready	WTB Ranger 27.5x2.8 / Trailblazer 27.5x2.8" TCS Light, Tubeless Ready

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