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2011 Slingshot DD-M1

For many years, the company Slingshot Bikes created innovative models based on their "Sling Power" concept whereby the downtube was replaced by a cable in tension and the toptube was hinged to allow an inchworm effect.  Using this design, they produced models for mountain, road, triathlon, BMX, cross, and even trials.  With the rising popularity of cyclocross racing in the early 2000's, the company fielded a team on their unique frames only to have them outlawed from competition for lack of a downtube.  To circumvent this difficulty, Slingshot created a plastic tube that sleeved the cable and looked like a frame tube.  Eventually, Slingshot would produce frames that were made with traditional diamond frames, like this single speed 29er known as a DD or Double Diamond.  This frame was constructed by Steve Garne of Brew Cycles and features chrome plated graphics and made in USA parts from White Industries, Thomson, Chris King, Jones, and Velocity USA.  

The Build

Year: 2011
SN: M1
Frame: Slingshot DD
Fork: Unicrown 29er
Stem: Thomson Elite X4
Headset: Chris King
Bottom Bracket: White Industries
Handlebar: Jones H-Bar
Shifters: none
Front Derailleur: none
Rear Derailleur: none
Brake Levers: Avid Speed Dial
Front Brake: Avid BB-7
Rear Brake: Avid BB-7
Crankset: White Industries ENO
Chainring: 32 ENO
Pedals: Shimano XT 747
Hubs: White Industries
Rims: Velocity
Tires: Schwalbe Rocket Ron 2.25
Wheel QR: Bolt On / Salsa Flip-Off
Seatpost: Thomson Elite
Saddle: WTB SST.98
Grips: Foam
Cog: White Industries 16T
Chain: SRAM PC7
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