Slingshot Road RD1 Profile SC 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Slingshot
Model Road RD1 Profile SC
First production 2002
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Slingshot Road RD1 Profile SC Parts   
Available Sizes - 20 (inches) / 51 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 53 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 59 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 61 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/15 Ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 225
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSalsa Moto Ace
Headset size1 (inches) 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 sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Slingshot Road RD1 Profile SC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer
Fork typeProfile SC

Other Specs of Slingshot Road RD1 Profile SC

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Black
- Red
- Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberSteel Cable and spring
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Slingshot Road RD1 Profile SC bike review

Slingshot produced the Road RD1 Profile SC bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,764.00.
Road RD1 Profile SC bike is available in many sizes such as 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Slingshot Road Road RD1 Profile SC can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, Red and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole. Slingshot equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Slingshot used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. ITM Super Italian Pro 225 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Road RD1 Profile SC to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Salsa Moto Ace.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth 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 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.