Slingshot MT-1 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Slingshot
Model MT-1
First production 1999
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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Parts And Accessories Slingshot MT-1 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrue Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile Fiber XC
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsProfile Stiffy
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Slingshot MT-1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeTange

Other Specs of Slingshot MT-1

Component group setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Black
- Red
- Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Custom Mid-frame Suspension
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
WTB SST.X
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Slingshot MT-1 bike review

Slingshot produced the MT-1 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,395.00.
MT-1 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Slingshot Folding MT-1 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, Red and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X517, 32-hole. Slingshot equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Slingshot used True Temper chromoly material for the frame. Profile Fiber XC high strength material is used on the handlebar of this MT-1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Profile Stiffy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M952, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Slingshot, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.