Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Slingshot MTQ-3
Folding bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,345.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 18", 20"
- Colors
- Black, red, yellow
- Weight
- 25
- Archive ID
- 73236
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| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | True Temper chromoly |
| Fork | Tange |
| Fork Material | Tange chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | Custom mid-frame suspension, 1.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom bracket mount |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Slingshot aluminum |
| Saddle | WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros Hardcore aluminum, 28.6mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic X222, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.