Slingshot RD-2 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Slingshot
Model RD-2
First production 1999
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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Parts And Accessories Slingshot RD-2 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 tire700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrue Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italia Pro
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSalsa Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AC

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Slingshot RD-2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeTange Silhouette

Other Specs of Slingshot RD-2

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Available colors - Black
- Red
- Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
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


Slingshot RD-2 bike review

Slingshot produced the RD-2 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,795.00.
RD-2 bike is available in many sizes such as 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Slingshot Folding RD-2 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 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra levers braking system and Shimano Ultegra 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-2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Salsa chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Slingshot, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.