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| Model year | 1999 |
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| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | RD-3 |
| Bicycle type | Folding |
| Archive ID | 86209 |
| Original MSRP | $1,595.00 |
| Colors | Black, Red, Yellow |
| Sizes | 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 61cm |
| Weight | 22.5 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 105 |
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| Shifters | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-5500, 107mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers |
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| Headset | 1" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
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| Handlebar | TTT Forma 2 |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Salsa chromoly |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite, 28.6mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano 105 |
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| Rims | Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 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.