Slingshot RDQ-3 1998 Technical specs and features

General specs of Slingshot RDQ-3 bicycle

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.