The 1996 Slingshot RD-2 is a triathlon/road bike with a steel and chromoly True Temper / Custom mid- frame. The frame comes in black or yellow.

It was released in 1996 and costs $1,595 brand new. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 20 pounds. The RD-2 1996 1 is fully rigid.

Components

The RD-2 1996 1 comes with Sachs 5000 components, including a Slingshot stem, a threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 headset and Sachs shifters.

Drivetrain

The RD-2 1996 1 has 8 speeds and has a Sachs 5000 derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with Specialized Turbo T tires (622mm x 20mm) and Sun Metal ME14A rims.

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Specs

Type Triathlon, Road
MSRP $1,595
Year 1996
Alt. Names RD2, RD-2