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2009 Kestrel Talon SL Triathlon Bike

Item #: 35-040907
Regular price: $3,350.00
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2009 Kestrel Talon SL Triathlon Bike:
The Kestrel Talon series is by far the most versatile bike on the market. Race a Kestrel Talon on the roads and you'll feel the excellent power transfer coming from the redesigned bottom bracket. Sprint to the line and you'll notice the larger headtube crown which stiffens the front end and eliminates wasted flex. Compete in a triathlon and you'll be amazed how comfortable and responsive the ride is throughout the entire event. A race-ready bike that can be used for both triathlon and road racing!

The Kestrel Talon continues to be refined, and this year Kestrel has made some significant improvements. They channeled the headtube to improve aerodynamics, in addition to increasing the crown to stiffen the front end. Kestrel also improved the downtube and bottom bracket junction, which improves the stiffness and ride quality tremendously. The rear triangle uses 700K unidirectional carbon fiber which keeps the road vibrations to a minimum and improves aerodynamics as well. The final result? A lighter, faster bike that is also 20% stiffer than its predecessor.

Click here to watch a video going over the improvements and features of the Kestrel Talon bicycles.

Upgrades over the Kestrel Talon SL:
  • KSL carbon fiber frame - lightest carbon lay-up Kestrel offers
  • Shimano Ultegra SL components
  • Profile Design Cobra wing, extensions, and stem

    Features/Benefits:
  • Dual position Kestrel carbon, aero seatpost - forward position for a more aggressive seat angle and vice versa.
  • Channeled headtube - improves aerodynamics, reduces, weight
  • KSL (Kestrel Superlight) - Kestrel's proprietary blend of high modulus carbon fibers, KSL frames provide the lighest, best riding, while maximizing stiffness and handling response
  • FD (Fluid Design) - continuous flow of long filament fibers (the fluid lines of the modular monocoque design) provides a smooth and fluid ride that maximize stiffness.
  • Internal cable routing
  • Shimano Ultegra SL 20 speed, Profile Cobra carbon cockpit, Mavic Askium wheelset
  • 17.4 lbs.



    Specifications
    General Specs
    Frame Kestrel Talon SL Carbon fiber
    Fork Kestrel Talon EMS SL w/ carbon steerer
    Headset FSA 1/8"-1/4"
    Basebar Profile Design Cobra Wing, carbon
    Aerobar Profile Design Cobra
    Stem Profile Design Cobra OS
    Seat Post Kestrel Talon EMS, carbon
    Saddle Kestrel Talon Tri-Gel
    Pedals N/A
    DRIVETRAIN
    Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra SL , Braze-On
    Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra SL
    Shifters Shimano Ultegra SL
    Crank Shimano Ultegra SL, 53x39 T
    Bottom Bracket Shimano Ultegra
    Cassette Shimano Ultegra, 12-23 T
    Chain Wipperman 10SO
    BRAKE SYSTEM
    Brakes Shimano Ultegra SL
    WHEELSET
    Wheelset Mavic Askium
    Tires Vittoria Diamanta Pro, 700x23c


    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
    48 72.7 90 51 75.2 41 -7.1 74.2 96.3 50.79 37.38 700
    52 73 102 53.3 74.45 41 -7.1 76.5 97.4 52.18 38.77 700
    55 73.2 129 55.6 73.5 41 -10.4 79.1 98.6 54.84 39.34 700
    57 73.5 149 56.5 73 41 -10.5 81.2 99.4 56.54 39.73 700
    59 73.7 182 58.7 72.7 41 -10.5 82.4 100.6 58.91 40.46 700