Slingshot RD-1 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | RD-1 |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Folding |
| Bike sub-category | Folding |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Slingshot RD-1 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 20 (inches) / 51 (cm) - 21 (inches) / 53 (cm) - 22 (inches) / 55 (cm) - 22 (inches) / 57 (cm) - 23 (inches) / 59 (cm) - 24 (inches) / 61 (cm) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | True Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Super Italia Pro |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Salsa Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Slingshot RD-1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Tange Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange Silhouette |
Other Specs of Slingshot RD-1
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Available colors | - Black - Red - Yellow |
| Weight | 20.0 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Custom Mid-frame Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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Slingshot RD-1 bike review
Slingshot produced the RD-1 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,395.00.
RD-1 bike is available in many sizes such as 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Slingshot Folding RD-1 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, Red and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole. Slingshot equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Slingshot used True Temper chromoly material for the frame. ITM Super Italia Pro high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RD-1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Salsa chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Slingshot, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control gear shift levers.