Slingshot TR-2 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Slingshot
Model TR-2
First production 1996
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Slingshot TR-2 Parts   
Available Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 54.5 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58.5 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 20c Specialized Turbo T
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Sachs 5000 Levers
Sachs 5000 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal Venus
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT 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 SC40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 42/56 Teeth
Sachs 5000
Gear shift leversSachs 5000 Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 21 Teeth
8-speed

Slingshot TR-2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Sachs 5000
Derailleur (Rear)Sachs 5000
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeTange

Other Specs of Slingshot TR-2

Component group setsSachs 5000
Available colors - Black
- yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberCustom Mid-frame Suspension
Saddle seatAvocet O2 Air
Seat post extension 31.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


Slingshot TR-2 bike review

Slingshot produced the TR-2 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,495.00.
TR-2 bike is available in many sizes such as 51 cm (centimeters), 54.5 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 58.5 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Slingshot Road TR-2 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 650 x 20c Specialized Turbo T tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal Venus, 32-hole. Slingshot equiped this exact model with Sachs 5000 brakes, Sachs 5000 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 TR-2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Slingshot.
For the smoothest biking experience Sachs 5000, 42/56 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Slingshot, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sachs 5000 Ergo gear shift levers.