The 1996 Slingshot TRQ-1 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 $1,995 brand new. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 20 pounds. The TRQ-1 1996 is fully rigid.

Components

The TRQ-1 1996 comes with Sachs New Success components, including a Slingshot stem and a threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 headset.

Drivetrain

The TRQ-1 1996 has 8 speeds and has a Sachs New Success derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with Specialized Team Turbo tires (571mm x 20mm) and Sun Metal Venus rims.

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Specs

Type Triathlon, Road
MSRP $1,995
Year 1996
Alt. Names TRQ1, TRQ-1