Slingshot RD-2 650C 1996 VS GT TACHYON 3.0 GTW 2011 specs comparison

Slingshot RD-2 650c 1996 comparison online with competitors

Slingshot RD-2 650c

General Infos
Model RD-2 650c
Manufacturer Slingshot
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - yellow
-Black
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 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 ME14A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

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 Specifications

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 RD-2 650c 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 RD-2 650c

Component group setsSachs 5000
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberCustom Mid-frame Suspension
Saddle seatAvocet O2 Air
Seat post extension 31.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


GT Tachyon 3.0 GTW 2011 comparison online with competitors

GT Tachyon 3.0 GTW

General Infos
Model Tachyon 3.0 GTW
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2011
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Color choice - polish silver
-Drab mint
Sizes - Large frame

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 32c Kenda Kiniption
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano ST-R221 Levers
Tektro RX-1 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Jalco DRX3000
Spoke nipples typeAlloy
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionGT Flat Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNVO Adjustable
Headset sizeIntegrated Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 52/42/30t Teeth
FSA CK-200
Gear shift leversShimano ST-R221
Rear gear set 13 - 26 Teeth
8-speed

GT Tachyon 3.0 GTW Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano R443
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 2300
Fork materialCarbon
Fork typeGT Type R Carbon

Other Specs of GT Tachyon 3.0 GTW

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsAlloy Body and Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT Type R Race
Seat post extensionGT Design Alloy


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