Slingshot RDQ-3 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Slingshot
Model RDQ-3
First production 1998
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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Parts And Accessories Slingshot RDQ-3 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 tire700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105SC Levers
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 12
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrue Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSalsa Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizesShimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Slingshot RDQ-3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC SS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeTange Silhouette

Other Specs of Slingshot RDQ-3

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Available colors - Black
- red
- yellow
Weight 22.5
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Custom Mid-frame Suspension
Saddle seatSelle San Marco SA-605
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Hardcore Aluminum


Slingshot RDQ-3 bike review

Slingshot produced the RDQ-3 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,595.00.
RDQ-3 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-3 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, red and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 12, 32-hole. Slingshot equiped this exact model with Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers braking system and Shimano 105SC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Slingshot used True Temper chromoly material for the frame. TTT Forma high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RDQ-3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Salsa chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105SC is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Slingshot, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control gear shift levers.