Kestrel 500EMS (02) 2000 Technical specs and features

Brand Kestrel
Model 500EMS (02)
First production 2000
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Kestrel 500EMS (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith XL Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 42/56 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 21 Teeth
9-speed

Kestrel 500EMS (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeKestrel EMS

Other Specs of Kestrel 500EMS (02)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Black
- Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


Kestrel 500EMS (02) bike review

Kestrel produced the 500EMS (02) bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,249.00.
500EMS (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters) and 57cm (centimeters).
Kestrel Road 500EMS (02) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and Red .
This bike is equiped with 650 x 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 kevlar tires and Wheelsmith XL stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole. Kestrel equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kestrel used Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. ITM Super Italian high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 500EMS (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Synthesis.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 42/56 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kestrel, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control gear shift levers.