Slingshot MTQ-3 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | MTQ-3 |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Slingshot MTQ-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 MasterFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Specialized Team Control |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Sachs Neos LeversSachs Neos Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | True Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Titec 140g |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Slingshot |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSugino Impel 300 |
| Gear shift levers | Sachs Power Grip Extreme |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Slingshot MTQ-3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Sachs Centera |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Sachs Centera |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownTange Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange |
Other Specs of Slingshot MTQ-3
| Component group sets | Sachs Centera |
| Available colors | - Black- yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Custom Mid-frame Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Prolong |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) DiameterTitec AL-235 |
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Slingshot MTQ-3 bike review
Slingshot produced the MTQ-3 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,395.00.MTQ-3 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Slingshot Mountain bike MTQ-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 MTQ-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.