2009 Kestrel RT-900 Road Bike:
How do you improve on the award winning Kestrel
RT-800? You go back to the grind and make it lighter, faster, stiffer, and more compliant! The Kestrel RT-900 made its debut at the 2008 Olympics coming out of the with world-class results. The lightest road bike Kestrel offers, the Kestrel RT-900 features a unique carbon lay-up which offers both light overall weight and pedal power responsiveness. Its sculptured H-shape seat stays are designed to reduce road vibrations and offer unparalleled comfort to the rider. The Kestrel RT-900 is guaranteed to provide enjoyment for years to come and winning results for those who choose to race it.
Features/Benefits:
Channeled headtube - improves aerodynamics, reduces, weight
Sculptured H-shape seat stays - improves comfort
Kestrel's lightest production carbon road bike - 1000g frame weight!
FD (Fluid Design) - continuous flow of long filament fibers (the fluid lines of the modular monocoque design)
provides a smooth and fluid ride that provides maximum stiffness.
SRAM Red 20 speed, Kestrel EMS Pro carbon handelbar, Mavic Ksyrium SL wheelset
Selle San Marco Zoncolon saddle
15.2 lbs.
| Build Kit Specifications |
| Groupset |
SRAM Red |
| Front Derailleur |
SRAM Red, Braze-On |
| Rear Derailleur |
SRAM Red |
Shifters |
SRAM Red |
| Crank |
SRAM Red, 53x39 T |
| Bottom Bracket |
SRAM GXP Ceramic |
| Cassette |
SRAM Red, 12-25 T |
| Chain |
Wipperman 10S8 |
| Brakes |
SRAM Red |
| General Specs |
| Frame |
Kestrel RT-900 Carbon fiber |
| Fork |
Kestrel RT EMS SL w/ carbon steerer |
| Headset |
FSA Orbit Z Carbon |
| Handlebar |
Kestrel EMS Pro, carbon |
| Stem |
FSA OS99 Carbon |
| Seat Post |
Kestrel RT EMS, carbon |
| Saddle |
Selle San Marco Zoncolon |
| Pedals |
N/A |
| WHEELSET |
| Wheelset |
Mavic Ksyrium SL |
| Tires |
Vittoria Open Corsa CX, 700x23c |
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| Components are subject to substitution based on availability, if this occurs parts of equal or greater value will be substituted |
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Frame size (cm) |
Head Tube Angle |
Head Tube Length (mm) |
Effective Top Tube Length (cm) |
Seat Tube Angle |
Chainstay Length (cm) |
BB offset (cm) |
Standover Height (cm) |
Wheelbase (cm) |
Stack (cm) |
Reach (cm) |
Wheel Size |
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48 |
72.2 |
85 |
51 |
75.2 |
41 |
-7.1 |
72.8 |
96.8 |
49.61 |
37.43 |
700 |
|
51 |
72.5 |
107 |
52.5 |
74.7 |
41 |
-7.1 |
75.6 |
97.8 |
51.43 |
38.44 |
700 |
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53 |
73 |
123 |
54.2 |
74.2 |
41 |
-7.1 |
77.4 |
98.1 |
53.03 |
39.48 |
700 |
|
55 |
73.2 |
140 |
55.6 |
73.5 |
41 |
-7.1 |
79.1 |
98.6 |
55.04 |
39.29 |
700 |
|
57 |
73.5 |
160 |
57 |
73 |
41 |
-6.8 |
81.2 |
99.4 |
56.81 |
39.65 |
700 |
|
59 |
73.7 |
179 |
58.6 |
72.7 |
41 |
-6.8 |
83.1 |
100.5 |
58.48 |
40.69 |
700 |
|
62 |
74 |
189 |
60.5 |
72.5 |
41 |
-6.8 |
85 |
101.8 |
60.49 |
41.05 |
700 |