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    MXZ TEAM2019 Kestrel
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $3,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		24.1 lbs
    6.3
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox SID
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    kestrelbicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Kestrel MXZ TEAM is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    MXZ TEAM
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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)

    25 mph

    MXZ TEAM

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    MXZ TEAM2019 Kestrel
    Frame

    Kestrel Super Light (KSL) 800K carbon fiber, 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" Headtube, 12mm Thru axle dropout

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RockShox SID World Cup, 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" Carbon Steerer, 100mm Travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, threaded

    Headset

    FSA No 42. 1 1/8" top, 1 1/2" bottom

    Stem

    Ritchey C-220 WCS, 2014 3D Forged Alloy, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Ritchey MTN 2X WCS, 740mm, 5mm rise, 9 deg backsweep

    Saddle

    WTB Rocket Race

    Grips

    WTB DC Trail Grip / DNA Dual Compound

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT, 11-speed

    Crank

    Shimano Deore XT, 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore XT, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore XT, 11-46, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC X11EL w/ Missing Link, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano XT I-SPEC II

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano XT I-SPEC II

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB i23 TCS, 32h thru axle sealed hubs, TCS rim tape installed

    Tires

    Maxxis Aspen, 29x2.1", EXO, tubeless ready, folding

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