Slingshot RDQ-1 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | RDQ-1 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Folding |
| Bike sub-category | Folding |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Slingshot RDQ-1 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
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 DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | True Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
| 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 RDQ-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 RDQ-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 | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
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Slingshot RDQ-1 bike review
Slingshot produced the RDQ-1 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,595.00.
RDQ-1 bike is available in many sizes such as 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters), 59 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Slingshot Folding RDQ-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 DT 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. TTT Forma SL high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RDQ-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.
