Slingshot RDQ-3 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | RDQ-3 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Folding |
| Bike sub-category | Folding |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105SC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 12 |
| 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 |
| 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-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano 105SC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Tange Silhouette |
Other Specs of Slingshot RDQ-3
| Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
| Available colors | - Black - red - yellow |
| Weight | 22.5 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Custom Mid-frame Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco SA-605 |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
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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.