2019 Kestrel

TALON X SHIMANO 105 TRI

A carbon frame triathlon bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,699
Weight19.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, microSHIFT
BrakesRim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

TALON X SHIMANO 105 TRI

40 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kestrel Super Light (KSL) 800K high-modulus carbon fiber, PF30 BB

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

KSL Carbon, 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" tapered carbon steerer

Bottom Bracket

Praxis PF30 Conversion

Headset

FSA integrated 1 1/8" top, 1 1/2" bottom

Stem

Oval Concepts 313, 3D-forged 6061 stem body, +/-7°

Handlebar

Oval Concepts 750 6061 alloy base bar, Oval Concepts 750 6061 alloy clip-on

Saddle

Oval Concepts 344, Steel rail

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105, braze-on

Crank

Oval 300, 50/34T

Shifters

Microshift BS-A11 bar-end, 11-speed

Cassette

SunRace, 11-28T, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11 w/MissingLink, 11-speed

Brakes

Rim

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Oval Concepts 701, forged alloy lever

Wheels
Rims

Oval Concepts 327, 700c 20/24H rims

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro, 700 x 25c, folding

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