Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 Slingshot RD-2 650c

Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,595.00
Sizes
51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 61 cm
Colors
Black, yellow
Archive ID
59888
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel
Frame MaterialTrue Temper chromoly
ForkTange
Fork MaterialTange chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear ShockCustom mid-frame suspension

Drivetrain

Component GroupSachs 5000
ShiftersSachs 5000 Ergo
Front DerailleurSachs 5000, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurSachs 5000
CranksetSachs 5000, 42/56 teeth
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 21 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesSachs 5000 brakes, Sachs 5000 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarProfile Hammer
Handlebar ExtensionsN/A
StemSlingshot
SaddleAvocet O2 Air
SeatpostTitec AL-235, 31.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsSun Metal ME14A, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire650 x 20c Specialized Turbo T
Wheel Size650c wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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