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| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | MTQ-3 |
| Bicycle type | Folding |
| Archive ID | 73236 |
| Original MSRP | $1,345.00 |
| Colors | Black, red, yellow |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 18", 20" |
| Weight | 25 lb |
| 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 |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX |
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| 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 | Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
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| Headset | 1" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
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| Handlebar | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Slingshot aluminum |
| Saddle | WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros Hardcore aluminum, 28.6mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX |
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| 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 |
| Top tube | 584.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 419.1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 8, 2026.