Slingshot Road RD2 2002 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | Road RD2 |
| First production | 2002 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Slingshot Road RD2 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 tire | 700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15 Ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Super Italian Pro 260 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Salsa Moto Ace |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Dia-Compe AC |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Slingshot Road RD2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Slingshot |
Other Specs of Slingshot Road RD2
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Black - Red - Yellow |
| Weight | 22 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Steel Cable and spring |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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Slingshot Road RD2 bike review
Slingshot produced the Road RD2 bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,095.00.
Road RD2 bike is available in many sizes such as 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Slingshot Road Road RD2 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 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Slingshot used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. ITM Super Italian Pro 260 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Road RD2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Salsa Moto Ace.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Slingshot, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.