Slingshot RD-2 1999 Technical specs and features

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General specs of Slingshot RD-2 bicycle

Brand	Slingshot
Model	RD-2
First production	1999
Bike category	Folding
Bike sub-category	Folding
Bike Pricing	See price on Amazon
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 tire	700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Ultegra
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 Aheadset Kontak AC

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano 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 type	Tange Silhouette

Other Specs of Slingshot RD-2

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Available colors	- Black - Red - Yellow
Weight	Not Available
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-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.