Slingshot MTQ-1 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | MTQ-1 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Folding |
| Bike sub-category | Folding |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Slingshot MTQ-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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| 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 Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M950 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M950 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Slingshot MTQ-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 type | Tange |
Other Specs of Slingshot MTQ-1
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Available colors | - Black - red - yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Custom Mid-frame Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
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Slingshot MTQ-1 bike review
Slingshot produced the MTQ-1 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,395.00.
MTQ-1 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Slingshot Folding MTQ-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 tires and DT 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. Syncros high strength material is used on the handlebar of this MTQ-1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Slingshot aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 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.