Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Slingshot RDQ-1
Folding bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,595.00
- Sizes
- 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm
- Colors
- Black, red, yellow
- Weight
- 20
- Archive ID
- 74357
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | True Temper chromoly |
| Fork | Tange Silhouette |
| Fork Material | Tange chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | Custom mid-frame suspension, 1.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-7700, 109.5mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | TTT Forma SL |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Salsa chromoly |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Syncros Hardcore aluminum, 28.6mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.