Slingshot MTQ-3 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | MTQ-3 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Folding |
| Bike sub-category | Folding |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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.