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    TALON X SHIMANO 105 TRI2019 Kestrel
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    MSRP
    $1,699
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    Category
    		Triathlon
    Weight
    		19.1 lbs
    3.9
    Frame
    		Carbon
    Fork
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    Brakes
    		Rim
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		105, microSHIFT
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Brand Site

    kestrelbicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Kestrel TALON X SHIMANO 105 TRI is a carbon frame triathlon bike with upper mid-range 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)

    39 mph

    TALON X SHIMANO 105 TRI

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    TALON X SHIMANO 105 TRI2019 Kestrel
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: PF30, 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

    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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