Slingshot RD 650c 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | RD 650c |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Slingshot RD 650c Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 650 X 20c Specialized Team Turbo |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Sachs New Success Levers Sachs New Success Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Metal ME14A |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | True Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Profile Ha (millimeters)er |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Slingshot |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SCR80 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/56 Teeth Sachs New Success |
| Gear shift levers | Sachs New Success Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 21 Teeth 8-speed |
Slingshot RD 650c Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Sachs New Success |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Sachs New Success |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Tange Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange |
Other Specs of Slingshot RD 650c
| Component group sets | Sachs New Success |
| Available colors | - Black - yellow |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Custom Mid-frame Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Avocet O2 Air |
| Seat post extension | 31.8 (millimeters) Diameter Titec AL-235 |
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Slingshot RD 650c bike review
Slingshot produced the RD 650c bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,995.00.
RD 650c bike is available in many sizes such as 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Slingshot Road RD 650c can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 650 x 20c Specialized Team Turbo tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal ME14A, 32-hole. Slingshot equiped this exact model with Sachs New Success brakes, Sachs New Success levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Slingshot used True Temper chromoly material for the frame. Profile Hammer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RD 650c to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Slingshot.
For the smoothest biking experience Sachs New Success, 42/56 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SCR80 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Slingshot, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sachs New Success Ergo gear shift levers.