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| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | RDQ-2 |
| Bicycle type | Folding |
| Archive ID | 75478 |
| Original MSRP | $1,795.00 |
| Colors | Black, red, yellow |
| Sizes | 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm |
| Weight | 21 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | True Temper chromoly |
| Fork | Tange Silhouette |
| Fork material | Tange chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | Custom mid-frame suspension, 1.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Crankset | Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-6500, 109.5mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers |
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| Headset | 1" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2 |
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| Handlebar | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Salsa chromoly |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Syncros Hardcore aluminum, 28.6mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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| 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 |
| Top tube | 550 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 8, 2026.