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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1996 Slingshot MT-3
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,295.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 18", 20"
- Colors
- Black, yellow
- Archive ID
- 50920
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | True Temper chromoly |
| Fork | Tange |
| Fork Material | Tange chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | Custom mid-frame suspension |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Sachs Centera |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Sachs Power Grip Extreme |
| Front Derailleur | Sachs Centera, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Sachs Centera |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 300, 22/32/42 teeth |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Sachs Neos brakes, Sachs Neos levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Titec 140g |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Slingshot |
| Saddle | Specialized Prolong |
| Seatpost | Titec AL-235, 31.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Sun Metal CR18, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Specialized Team Control, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Specialized Team Master |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.