Kestrel KM40 1998 VS Giant TCR 2R 1999 specs comparison

Kestrel KM40
General InfosModel | KM40 |
Manufacturer | Kestrel |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Deep Purple- Kona Blue- Mango Yellow- Race Red- white-Black |
Sizes | - 56 cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 56 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 650 X 20c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI LeversDia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims manufacturer | 28-holeMavic CXP 12 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Profile AirWings |
Handlebar extender | Profile Split Second |
Handlebar stem details | Profile H20 |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7700 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42/56 TeethSyncros |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth9-speed |
Kestrel KM40 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Braze-onShimano Dura-Ace |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Kestrel EMS |
Other Specs of Kestrel KM40
Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAmerican Classic |

Giant TCR 2R
General InfosModel | TCR 2R |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Team Color |
Sizes | - 44cm (centimeters)- 50cm (centimeters)- 55.5cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Krono |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI LeversShimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic CXP 23 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Giant Compact SL CU 92 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Cinelli Touch-E |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | AdjustableAluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Aluminum |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z9200 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-5500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano 105 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth9-speed |
Giant TCR 2R Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant TCR 2R
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Pedals details | Road Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Trimatica |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterGiant AeroComposite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kestrel provided us with the latest version of its KM40 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kestrel KM40 Road here
- Get your Giant TCR 2R manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR 2R Road here