Kestrel KM40 AIRFOIL 1999 VS Slingshot RD-2 700C 1996 specs comparison

Kestrel KM40 Airfoil 1999 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel KM40 Airfoil

General Infos
Model KM40 Airfoil
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 1999
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Color choice - Red
-Kona Blue
Sizes - 53cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 53cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireOptional
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeOptional Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers
Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturerOptional
Spoke nipples typeOptional
Spoke wheelOptional

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionProfile AirWings
Handlebar extenderProfile Split-Enz
Handlebar stem detailsAmerican Classic
Headset size1 (inches) Stronglight

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizesSyncros Revolution
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear setOptional Teeth

Kestrel KM40 Airfoil Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeKestrel EMS

Other Specs of Kestrel KM40 Airfoil

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


Slingshot RD-2 700c 1996 comparison online with competitors

Slingshot RD-2 700c

General Infos
Model RD-2 700c
Manufacturer Slingshot
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - yellow
-Black
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 20c Specialized Turbo T
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Sachs 5000 Levers
Sachs 5000 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal ME14A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTrue Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionProfile Ha (millimeters)er
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSlingshot
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 42/53 Teeth
Sachs 5000
Gear shift leversSachs 5000 Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 21 Teeth
8-speed

Slingshot RD-2 700c Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Sachs 5000
Derailleur (Rear)Sachs 5000
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeTange

Other Specs of Slingshot RD-2 700c

Component group setsSachs 5000
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberCustom Mid-frame Suspension
Saddle seatAvocet O2 Air
Seat post extension 31.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


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