Slingshot MTQ-2 1998 Technical specs and features
Brand | Slingshot |
Model | MTQ-2 |
First production | 1998 |
Bike category | Folding |
Bike sub-category | Folding |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Slingshot MTQ-2 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 Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X222 |
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 Aheadset Kontak DL-2 |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Slingshot MTQ-2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom Bracket Mount Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Tange Chromoly |
Fork type | Tange |
Other Specs of Slingshot MTQ-2
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Available colors | - Black - red - yellow |
Weight | 24.0 |
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-2 bike review
Slingshot produced the MTQ-2 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,695.00.
MTQ-2 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Slingshot Folding MTQ-2 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 X222, 32-hole. Slingshot equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT 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-2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Slingshot aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 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 Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.