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Absolute Perfection
The bicycle is history’s most focused,
purpose-built machine—continuously refined, engineered and honed
for more than a century. This is the latest chapter. Twenty
years ago steel was the norm. Aluminum was an exotic material.
And Kestrel launched the first all-carbon bike. We didn’t just
raise the bar. We rewrote the entire book on performance,
redefining everything about the bicycle: weight, stiffness,
efficiency and even the form of the bicycle itself.
This year’s Kestrels build on that 20-year
legacy. From our all-new RT700 to the freshly minted Evoke SL,
from Chris McCormack’s Airfoil Pro through the rest of our
lineup, these bikes reflect every ounce of hard-fought
experience we have. We have the most experienced carbon
engineering team in cycling, and it shows in every way. From the
big-picture stuff like optimized carbon layup schedules to the
small details like custom cable guides and dropouts, nobody does
it better. Because nobody else can.
Speed is an absolute. And Kestrel is the
absolute authority. |
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Kestrel Road Models
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RT700 |
Evoke
SL |
Evoke
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If you’re looking
for the ultimate balance of road bike performance, ride
quality, aerodynamic versatility and refined design, the new
RT700
is for you. The RT is the latest take on the classic
no-compromise Kestrel road racer, combining the stiffness
and response of the Evoke series frames with the silky ride
and proven aerodynamics of the Talon series and Airfoil Pro
rocketships. The RT700 is the best of all worlds, for all
types of road riding and racing. |
If you’re all
about an ultra-light bike that can climb, corner and sprint
without peer, get on an Evoke SL. The lightest Kestrel frame
ever at a scant 960 grams, yet the
Evoke
SL retains the demanding performance attributes – and
full Lifetime Warranty – of the “standard” Evoke. Whether
it’s steep mountain climbs, long days in the saddle or
fast-paced racing, the Evoke SL can do it and do it light. |
If you're a
hardcore roadie or serious road racer, the
Evoke
is your best choice. It's lightweight, hyper-efficient, and
features proven road-racing geometry that makes quick work
of criteriums and technical descents. If you want a bike
with razor-sharp handling, relentlessly efficient power
transfer and a ride that won't beat you up (and let's face
it, who doesn't?), get your hands on an Evoke. |
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Talon SL |
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If
you're a serious road racer, and also compete in
time trials or triathlons, the
Talon SL is the best bike you can get
anywhere. Its crisp geometry is stable enough
for long TTs with aero bars and aero wheels, but
it can still carve a hard corner in criteriums.
With a forward-set seatpost the Talon SL's steep
seat angle provides a triathlete's forward
position, but with a standard seatpost it's a TT-legal
platform for UCI/USCF events as well. |
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If
performance road riding is your game the
Talon is the best, most versatile
high-performance bike available. It shares the
Talon SL's geometry, so you get geometry that
works for road racing and time trials alike, and
the versatility of standard saddle positioning
as well as a forward-set triathlete's riding
posture. Supple ride, efficient power transfer
and sleek aerodynamics make the Talon fast, in
all conditions. |
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Kestrel Tri - TT Models
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Airfoil
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Talon SL Aero |
Talon Aero |
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If
you're a serious triathlete there's no better
bike than the
Airfoil
Pro.
Its cleanly sculpted aero shape is a wind-tunnel and racecourse proven
speed advantage. Dedicated tri geometry puts you in a power position
over the pedals, with stable handling when you're hammering on the aero
bars. It’s the fastest Kestrel ever.
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If you need a time trial machine for UCI/USCF events the
Talon SL Aero
is the ultimate bike. Its aero frame features TT-legal geometry, with a
lightweight heft and wickedly efficient power transfer, capped by a
smooth ride. This is the most versatile bike in the Kestrel stable,
with road-racing handling and an aero package that's more performance
than compromise. |
If you want a pro-level carbon Tri/TT bike at an entry-level price, the
Talon Aero
is your best option. It features the same aero shape as the Talon SL,
for crushing aero efficiency, but uses 700k carbon fiber for added
durability, and a lighter hit on the wallet. Call it a TT bike you can
road race, or a road racer you can time trial on-either way, it's a
fast, versatile bike that will let you perform at your best. |
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Kestrel Mountain Bike Model (Edge)
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Edge |
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Edge is the ultimate
example of proven four-bar
suspension, a lightweight
cross-country rig that
excels on steep uphills,
sustained climbs and rough
descents. Nothing beats
four-bar's balanced
combination of pedaling
efficiency and active
response over bumps, and
just one ride on the Edge
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