Slingshot MTQ-3 1998 Technical specs and features

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General specs of Slingshot MTQ-3 bicycle

Brand	Slingshot
Model	MTQ-3
First production	1998
Bike category	Folding
Bike sub-category	Folding
Bike Pricing	See price on Amazon
Parts And Accessories	Slingshot MTQ-3 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 LX Levers Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic X222
Spoke nipples type	Brass 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 Hardcore
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Slingshot Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width	73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Slingshot MTQ-3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom Bracket Mount Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Tange Chromoly
Fork type	Tange

Other Specs of Slingshot MTQ-3

Component group sets	Shimano Deore LX
Available colors	- Black - red - yellow
Weight	Not Available
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	1.0 (inches) Travel Custom Mid-frame Suspension
Saddle seat	Hollow Chromoly Rails WTB SST
Seat post extension	28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum

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Slingshot MTQ-3 bike review

Slingshot produced the MTQ-3 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,345.00.
MTQ-3 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Slingshot Folding MTQ-3 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 M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Slingshot used True Temper chromoly material for the frame. Syncros Hardcore high strength material is used on the handlebar of this MTQ-3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Slingshot aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Slingshot, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.