Slingshot RD-3 1999 VS Bike Friday METRO 2000 specs comparison
Slingshot RD-3
General Infos| Model | RD-3 |
| Manufacturer | Slingshot |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Red - Yellow -Black |
| Sizes |
- 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
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 105 STI Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 21 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | True Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma 2 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Salsa Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Slingshot RD-3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Tange Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange Silhouette |
Other Specs of Slingshot RD-3
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Custom Mid-frame Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Bike Friday Metro
General Infos| Model | Metro |
| Manufacturer | Bike Friday |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Black Diamond - Blue - British Racing Green - Candy Apple Red - Green - Midnight Blue - Purple - Red - Sapphire Blue - Stealth - White - Yellow -Black |
| Sizes |
- Rider can adjust manually |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.50 (inches) Haro Ninja |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus Levers BF (inches)V (inches) Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: SRAM Spectro 3x Front: BF Alloy QR Sealed Bearing |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims AT18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kalloy Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) BF Alloy Threaded |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sun Race |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle BF Sealed Bearing |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 52 Teeth Alloy |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Bike Friday Metro Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Bike Friday Metro
| Component group sets | Folding Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 Diameter Kalloy SP-243 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Slingshot provided us with the latest version of its RD-3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Slingshot RD-3 Folding here
- Get your Bike Friday Metro manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bike Friday Metro Folding here