Slingshot TR-1 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Slingshot
Model TR-1
First production 1999
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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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 tire650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers
Dia-Compe BRS 200 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrue Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile AirWings
Handlebar extenderProfile Split-Enz
Handlebar stem detailsSalsa Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizesStronglight Speedlight
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-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 Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeProfile BRC

Other Specs of Slingshot TR-1

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Black
- Red
- Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Custom Mid-frame Suspension
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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.