Brompton L3 2002 VS Slingshot MTQ-1 1998 specs comparison

Brompton L3
General InfosModel | L3 |
Manufacturer | Brompton |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Red-Black |
Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Cheng Shin |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 16 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Saccon LeversSaccon Sidepull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sturmey Archer NuttedFront: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 28-holeAlesa Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | Fillet Brazed |
Handlebar construction | Brompton Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Brompton Folding |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-850 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Union 600 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 121 (millimeters) SpindleFAG |
Crankset parts and sizes | 50 TeethStronglight |
Gear shift levers | Sturmey Archer 3-speed |
Rear gear set | 13 Teeth3-speed Internal |
Brompton L3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Brompton |
Other Specs of Brompton L3
Component group sets | Folding Mix |
Pedals details | Brompton Folding |
Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) TravelRubber Damper |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia |
Seat post extension | 31.8 (millimeters) DiameterBrompton |

Slingshot MTQ-1
General InfosModel | MTQ-1 |
Manufacturer | Slingshot |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - red- yellow-Black |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR LeversShimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X517 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | True Temper Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Syncros |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Slingshot Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-M950 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 TeethShimano XTR M950 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Slingshot MTQ-1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom Bracket MountShimano XTR Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownTange Chromoly |
Fork type | Tange |
Other Specs of Slingshot MTQ-1
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) TravelCustom Mid-frame Suspension |
Saddle seat | Titanium Rails With Kevlar SidesWTB SSTK |
Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) DiameterSyncros Hardcore Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Brompton provided us with the latest version of its L3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Brompton L3 Folding here
- Get your Slingshot MTQ-1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Slingshot MTQ-1 Folding here