Slingshot MTQ-2 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Slingshot
Model MTQ-2
First production 1998
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X222
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrue Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSlingshot Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeTange

Other Specs of Slingshot MTQ-2

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Black
- red
- yellow
Weight 24.0
Pedals detailsOptional
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


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.