The latest carbon layup allowed kestrel to design a bike that not only looks fast, but actually rides fast. Cervelo recently had a recall on some of their frames a. Launched in 2007, the talon is arguably the industrys first aero road bike, and is still as popular as ever. Kestrel eventually made good on the cracked frame and offered me an. If youre considering a quality mountain bike, the kestrel talon is a bike you may or may not have heard of before. Not really a weakness but the seat tube feels a little vulnerable to cracking but i havent cracked anything yet and the warranty would save me if i did. Get the best deals on kestrel bike frames when you shop the largest online selection at.
Kestrel s talon x lands with an all new aero road platform. If youre thinking about buying a bike and not spending a ton of money, you should seriously consider this bike. Kestrel introduces the worlds first allcarbon mountain bike. However, they are in business of selling you bikes. Talon is a dualpurpose bike with a mission to offer one of the best in versatility and value. In 20, kestrel kicks off its innovation train again and releases the legend, which is the lightest kestrel ever produced in terms of the frame. The kestrel talon 105 is constructed with an extremely lightweight frame that is also sturdy so that you can enjoy the benefits of strength and lightness simultaneously. For this reason many carbon fibre frames are painted with either an opaque paint. However, carbon fibre frames typically experience very little frame fatigue, and most manufacturers offer long or lifetime warranties on them.
The product was launched in 2007, and the talon is one of the firstever aero. Frame sizes 48cm, 52cm, 55cm,57cm, 60cm color bluecarbon bike weight 16. The frame got cracked and im waiting for a warranty replacement which, apparently, takes upwards of 6 months so i had to buy another frame to race this season. So, a premium kestrel frame is defined as an poorlydesigned, overweight, chinesemaid, gluedtogether frame sold by a company that doesnt honor a warranty. The 20 kestrel talon road shimano 105 carbon fiber bike is built for speed and it delivers it in spades. Aerodynamic and efficient out on the road, the enemy of. Best road bikes under 2000 buying guide 2020 bike list. What are the good and the bad characteristics of them. Xsold out kestrel 2019 talon x road dura ace talon x. I took it the bike shop to see if it was covered under warranty. At least one owner was delighted to receive tools and an owner manual with their kestrel. Launched 10years ago, the talon was one of the firstever aero road bikes on the market and has been immensely popular ever since for its versatility.
Revered for being among the pioneers of carbon frames, kestrel was the first company to produce nonlugged carbon frames in the 1980s. After 2000 miles, some microcracks appeared in framework. Some owners saw the construction of the carbon frame as being of high quality. If youve been thinking about replacing your old paramotor frame or are just getting into the sport, the 2019 kestrel v3 from blackhawk is the very latest the world of powered paragliding has to offer. In the next few weeks ill be getting a new talon frame free warranty after. Hours spent in the wind tunnel inspired a lighter and more aero frame than in years past. Make offer 2009 kestrel talon sl carbon aero frame set 55cm. A year later, the talon roadtriathlon bike is released for the 2015 racing season. I ran my kestrel talon x today about 50 miles and love the kestrel market, nothing cuts through the wind and shifts like this bike, its 2018 carbon road bike, tried fuji, trek, specialized and this one hands down is awesome, please take one for a spin some time, its worth 2k all day, cant wait to get terx and start gravel riding. The frame is made from a blend of 800k and 700k carbon fiber for the frame and fork which gives the.
Kestrel up and runnoft to the east coast last year. I visited my lbs the other day and saw some fuji bikes that were decent, shimano 105 and full carbon build. A few owners called the talon flashy and ugly, with. Who drops what, what fits on which weapon, and where to farm. Shimanos ultegra drivetrain is matched to oval concepts 527 wheels providing lightweight performance. This bike cornered well and showed precision on descents. Seattle, wa map is approximate to keep the sellers location private. It is common for a pro cyclist to break or crack their carbon frame at least 2 or 3. The kestrel talon x dura ace road bike is new to the extremely popular talon lineup and offers a raceready carbon fiber road bike at a price appealing enough to convince you why you need another bike. Kestrel eventually made good on the cracked frame and offered me an upgrade rt700 as a frame replacement.
Its a brand with a high reputation, both in innovation and speed. I now know that microcracks were beginning to form inside the seat tube. Kestrel designs the nitro, the worlds first full suspension. The first aero road bike in the market, the kestrel talon x is the perfect. In fact, if i could do it again, i may opt for the regular talon frame. For the kestrel 4000p3 comparison, the stackreach tables show. Kestrel is the first pioneer of carbon fiber bikes and frames. I am looking at purchasing a kestrel talon or talon sl as my next road bike and am looking for opinions and feedback about them. I have waited years to get a kestrel talon, finally bought one from a great guy in kansas, i emailed the kestrel factory trying to research the frame. I am also looking at trek carbon frames as well as the cannondale six. A few thoughts and experiences after 4 years of riding on my 2012 kestrel tsr 1. Yes, kestrel makes the talon and, yes, this has been considered a trispecific model in years past.
Kestrel bicycles 2016 talon road shimano 105 bike archives. Fortunately, carbon frame technology is much more affordable now, making the technology more accessible. The 800k carbon fiber is 30% stiffer, and allows kestrel to use 20% less material to craft a bike that is exceptionally light, stiff and comfortable. The ride quality of the talon was deemed to be smooth and steady. Information on all the archived kestrel bicycles go to. Fujis frame is not only very aggressive and aero but it has the direct mount brakes and internal cable routing. Get the best deals on kestrel toy carbon fiber frame bikes and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. The history and development of the carbon fiber bicycle. These bicycles are good as new, often built right out of the box from the manufacturer.
One of its latest offerings, talon tri bike, has created a wave in the cycling industry. This frame is in good shape with very few signs of use. Road bikes kestrel 2019 talon x road 105 talon x road. The bb30 press fit bottom bracket increases the frames rigidity around the crankset and the tapered head tube increase stiffness in the front end. The kestrel talon is the best bike you can buy for your money. Kestrel is a us bicycle brand that has carved a niche in the production of highend bikes for road racing and triathlon. The shimano ultegra is engineered simply for riders looking for road bike conducting with tri bike rapidity. Kestrel talon 60cm 700c aero carbon fiber tt tri road bike frame new. Kestrel k es trel talon x road shimano 105 dark blue 52 2019.
Kestrel talon and this is a great bike its a complete carbon fiber frame it does have the aluminum that came with the aluminum wheels and its got the the aluminum stem now this this bike comes with the shimano 105 group set that shimanos middleofthepack caliber group sets a great group set it shifts very very well in fact i would say it. Looking at the profile, kestrel gives me that the bike is more relaxed than fuji. Kestrel talon is the faultless choice for triathletes looking. If the kestrel happens to be the better fit, then it would mean quite a few spacers on the cervelo to make it work. Kestrel has been using carbon fiber in its bike designs for more than 30 years and though it adds a great deal of cost to its bike, their customers dont. Emh carbon fiber with replaceable derailleur hanger. The bike features a dark blue, sleek looking body, and the 11speed capability we liked so much. I opted for the kestrel talon after riding various frames and took advantage of the current recession and.
The talon provides you with a bike that is perfect for any triathlon course you have to conquer. The bike offers a great riding experience, and you can feel the difference right from the first day. The left rear seat stay has a small repair do to a chip in the paint that was down to the carbon. In 2015, the lightest bike in kestrel history hits the market, which is the legend ltd, weighing at just 10. Kestrel is the brainchild of aerospace materials experts as well as a group of trek employees. I will soon be purchasing my first ever road bike, but i am a bit confused about where i should buy one. Mobile defence excellent if you dont want to be stuck in a. I saw a little crack on the bottom section top tube of bike which is a kestrel talon. The frame and fork are carbon fiber and the frame is a 57cm. And, it is faster like a train or a road motorbike. The kestrel talon is perfect for anybody looking to get into road or triathlon riding.
It was released earlier in 2018, keeping true to the kestrel model of upgrading their cycle models every three years or so. Kestrel is a consortium of composite engineers who, beginning in 1987, elected to abandon the cloakanddagger world of military advanced composite engineering and circle their wagons around the cycling industry. It is an upgrade from the older model, kestrel talon road shimano 105. The bike belongs to impressive talon series which is quite popular among pros and beginners. Since that point, kestrel has either shared or exclusively introduced every innovation related to advanced carbon fiber frame and component construction. It offers a true carbon fiber frame, with plenty of impressive components to help you get the most out of it. Farming locations most tenno know the best place to farm mods is either defence or survival missions depending on your tastes. This feature is a result of the carbon fiber material that the machine is made with. Kestrel toy carbon fiber frame bikes for sale in stock. Kestrel 200 sci racing bike 16speed 24 frame full carbon. Everything else in this bike, including frame, handlebars and drivetrain screams quality and shows.
Kestrel introduces the worlds first allcarbon composite bike frame. The talon x is constructed using our highest grade 800k ultra highmodulus carbon fiber for a light, but incredibly strong platform. I think some of the issues of the cable routing have been addressed in the newer models. I was at the rei store recently and chatted up a bike mechanic there. As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years. The 2015 kestrel talon was designed in the a2 wind tunnel with aerodynamic tubing that gives the kestrel talon extraordinary speed on race day.
Kestrel is a bike company that produces some of the best bicycles available in the market this bike company is american to the bone. The allnew 2019 kestrel v3 and kestrel v3 elite frames are available right now. Kestrel s talon road bike is one of the most affordable road bikes youll come across. Can be used for parts or the crack on the carbon frame could possible be repaired. A versatile bike that sports an aerodynamic frame with roadfriendly geometry, and. Kestrel bikes are the best carbon production bike you can get. Home forum triathlon forum 2008 kestrel talon road bike. Kestrel talon trishimano 105 is a road bike meant for triathlon or road riding. I have a carbon frame and at a certain point i heard crack. Add the shimano dura ace 11sp components and you have a bike too good to pass up. I used to work with a carbon fibre cf expert who previously worked for kestrel and i asked him this very question. The kestrel talon shimano 105 road bike features a full carbon frame and fork, shimano 105 11speed components, and oval concepts 327 wheels. Before we delve into the specs of the kestrel talon road bike, it is worth mentioning that the best road bike can only be settled upon after taking a look at the quality of the individual components of the bike. Denied warranty claim on carbon bike due to impact.
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