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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1996 Slingshot RD 650c
Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,995.00
- Sizes
- 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 61 cm
- Colors
- Black, yellow
- Archive ID
- 58517
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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 New Success |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Sachs New Success Ergo |
| Front Derailleur | Sachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Sachs New Success |
| Crankset | Sachs New Success, 42/56 teeth |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 21 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SCR80, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Sachs New Success brakes, Sachs New Success levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Profile Hammer |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Slingshot |
| Saddle | Avocet O2 Air |
| Seatpost | Titec AL-235, 31.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Sun Metal ME14A, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 650 x 20c Specialized Team Turbo |
| Wheel Size | 650c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.