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    MSRP
    $2,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Triathlon
    Weight
    20.0 lbs
    5.8
    Carbon
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Carbon
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Rim
    Groupset
    Ultegra, Dura-Ace
    Drivetrain
    2 × 11
    Brand Site

    kestrelbicycles.com

    Summary
    The Kestrel 5000 SL SHIMANO ULTEGRA is a carbon frame triathlon bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.
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    Gear Range

    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)

    41 mph

    5000 SL SHIMANO ULTEGRA

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

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

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Fork

    KSL AERO Pro SL TT full-carbon, 1 1/8" steerer

    Bottom Bracket

    Vision PF30

    Headset

    FSA CX integrated 1 1/8" top, 1 1/8" bottom w/ 10mm top cover

    Stem

    Kestrel KSL Aero Carbon

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Prologo ZERO TRI PAS, STN rails

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra, braze-on

    Crank

    Vision Trimax Compact TT, 52/36T

    Shifters

    Shimano Dura-Ace SL-BSR1 bar-end TT shifters, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-28T, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC X11EL w/MissingLink, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Rim

    Brake Levers

    Oval Concepts 701, forged alloy lever

    Wheels
    Rims

    Oval Concepts 950 F, 700c 18/24H aero carbon-alloy rims

    Tires

    Vittoria Rubino Pro Speed, 700 x 23c, folding

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