Slingshot Road RD3 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Slingshot
Model Road RD3
First production 2002
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Slingshot Road RD3 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 Michelin Comp SC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/15 Ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction3T Forma
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSalsa Moto Ace
Headset size1 (inches) Dia-Compe SAS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Slingshot Road RD3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 SS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeSlingshot

Other Specs of Slingshot Road RD3

Component group setsShimano 105
Available colors - Black
- Red
- Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberSteel Cable and spring
Saddle seatAvocet
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Slingshot Road RD3 bike review

Slingshot produced the Road RD3 bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,725.00.
Road RD3 bike is available in many sizes such as 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Slingshot Road Road RD3 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, Red and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Comp SC tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole. Slingshot equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano 105 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Slingshot used 4130 chromoly material for the frame. 3T Forma high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Road RD3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Salsa Moto Ace.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Slingshot, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.