Slingshot RDQ-1 650c 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Slingshot
Model RDQ-1 650c
First production 1996
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Slingshot RDQ-1 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 tire650 X 20c Specialized Team Turbo
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Sachs New Success Levers
Sachs New Success Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal ME14A
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrue Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionProfile Ha (millimeters)er
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSlingshot
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SCR80
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 42/56 Teeth
Sachs New Success
Gear shift leversSachs New Success Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 21 Teeth
8-speed

Slingshot RDQ-1 650c Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Sachs New Success
Derailleur (Rear)Sachs New Success
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeTange

Other Specs of Slingshot RDQ-1 650c

Component group setsSachs New Success
Available colors - Black
- yellow
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberCustom Mid-frame Suspension
Saddle seatAvocet O2 Air
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


Slingshot RDQ-1 650c bike review

Slingshot produced the RDQ-1 650c bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,095.00.
RDQ-1 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 RDQ-1 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 RDQ-1 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.