Slingshot RD-3 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | RD-3 |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Folding |
| Bike sub-category | Folding |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Slingshot RD-3 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 3000 Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 21 |
| 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 | TTT Forma 2 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Salsa Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Slingshot RD-3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Tange Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange Silhouette |
Other Specs of Slingshot RD-3
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Available colors | - Black - Red - Yellow |
| Weight | 22.5 |
| 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-3 bike review
Slingshot produced the RD-3 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,595.00.
RD-3 bike is available in many sizes such as 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Slingshot Folding RD-3 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 3000 kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole. Slingshot equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers braking system and Shimano 105 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Slingshot used True Temper chromoly material for the frame. TTT Forma 2 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RD-3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Salsa chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105 is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Slingshot, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.