Slingshot MT-3 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Slingshot
Model MT-3
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Slingshot MT-3 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Specialized Team Master
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Specialized Team Control
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Sachs Neos Levers
Sachs Neos Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrue Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionTitec 140g
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSlingshot
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC40
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 300
Gear shift leversSachs Power Grip Extreme
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Slingshot MT-3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Sachs Centera
Derailleur (Rear)Sachs Centera
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeTange

Other Specs of Slingshot MT-3

Component group setsSachs Centera
Available colors - Black
- yellow
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberCustom Mid-frame Suspension
Saddle seatSpecialized Prolong
Seat post extension 31.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


Slingshot MT-3 bike review

Slingshot produced the MT-3 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,295.00.
MT-3 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Slingshot Mountain bike MT-3 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Specialized Team Control tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CR18, 32-hole. Slingshot equiped this exact model with Sachs Neos brakes, Sachs Neos levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Slingshot used True Temper chromoly material for the frame. Titec 140g high strength material is used on the handlebar of this MT-3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Slingshot.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 300, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Slingshot, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sachs Power Grip Extreme gear shift levers.