Slingshot TRQ-2 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Model | TRQ-2 |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Slingshot TRQ-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 tire | 650 X 20c Specialized Turbo T |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Sachs 5000 Levers Sachs 5000 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Metal Venus |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | True Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Profile AirStryke With AirWings |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Slingshot |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/56 Teeth Sachs 5000 |
| Gear shift levers | Sachs 5000 Down-tube |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 21 Teeth 8-speed |
Slingshot TRQ-2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Sachs 5000 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Sachs 5000 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Tange Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange |
Other Specs of Slingshot TRQ-2
| Component group sets | Sachs 5000 |
| Available colors | - Black - yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Custom Mid-frame Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Avocet O2 Air |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Titec AL-235 |
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Slingshot TRQ-2 bike review
Slingshot produced the TRQ-2 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,595.00.
TRQ-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 TRQ-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 AirStryke with AirWings high strength material is used on the handlebar of this TRQ-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 down-tube gear shift levers.