Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Slingshot RDQ-3
Folding bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,595.00
- Sizes
- 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm
- Colors
- Black, red, yellow
- Weight
- 22.5
- Archive ID
- 70123
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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 105SC |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105SC SS |
| Crankset | Shimano 105SC |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Salsa chromoly |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco SA-605 |
| Seatpost | Syncros Hardcore aluminum, 28.6mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano 105SC |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic CXP 12, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.