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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1999 Slingshot RD-2
Folding bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,795.00
- Sizes
- 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 61cm
- Colors
- Black, Red, Yellow
- Weight
- 21
- Archive ID
- 83967
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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 Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra SS |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra |
| 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
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" threadless Aheadset Kontak AC |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | ITM Super Italia Pro |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Salsa chromoly |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite, 28.6mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith 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.