Slingshot TR-1 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | TR-1 |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Folding |
| Bike sub-category | Folding |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Slingshot TR-1 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 20 (inches) / 51 (cm)- 21 (inches) / 54.5 (cm)- 23 (inches) / 58.5 (cm)- 24 (inches) / 61 (cm) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI LeversDia-Compe BRS 200 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-holeMavic CXP 21 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | True Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Profile AirWings |
| Handlebar extender | Profile Split-Enz |
| 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) SpindleShimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Stronglight Speedlight |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing9-speed |
Slingshot TR-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 CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Profile BRC |
Other Specs of Slingshot TR-1
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Available colors | - Black- Red- Yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) TravelCustom Mid-frame Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSelle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |
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Slingshot TR-1 bike review
Slingshot produced the TR-1 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,395.00.TR-1 bike is available in many sizes such as 51cm (centimeters), 54.5cm (centimeters), 58.5cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Slingshot Folding TR-1 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, Red and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 650 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 21, 28-hole. Slingshot equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe BRS 200 brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Slingshot used True Temper chromoly material for the frame. Profile AirWings high strength material is used on the handlebar of this TR-1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Salsa chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Stronglight Speedlight 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 bar-end gear shift levers.