Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2000 Slingshot MT3 (03)

Velopedia Archive ID 46884

Overview

Model year	2000
Brand	Slingshot
Model	MT3 (03)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	46884
Original MSRP	$1,395.00
Colors	Black, Red, Yellow
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	True Temper chromoly
Fork	Slingshot
Fork material	4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX top-swing
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-ES70
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset AC
Handlebar	Profile XC
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Alloy Ahead
Saddle	WTB SSTX, chromoly rails
Seatpost	Thomson Elite

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Mavic X222, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipples	Alloy
Front tire	26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 8, 2026.