Kestrel KM40 1998 Technical specs and features

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General specs of Kestrel KM40 bicycle

Brand	Kestrel
Model	KM40
First production	1998
Bike category	Road
Bike sub-category	Road Race & Triathlon
Bike Pricing	See price on Amazon
Parts And Accessories	Kestrel KM40 Parts
Available 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 Levers Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Mavic CXP 12
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

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 Specs

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes	42/56 Teeth Syncros
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set	11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Kestrel KM40 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Kestrel KM40

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Available colors	- Black - Deep Purple - Kona Blue - Mango Yellow - Race Red - white
Weight	Not Available
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic

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Kestrel KM40 bike review

Kestrel produced the KM40 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,099.00.
Kestrel Road KM40 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, Deep Purple, Kona Blue, Mango Yellow, Race Red and white .
This bike is equiped with 650 x 20c Continental Grand Prix kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 12, 28-hole. Kestrel equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kestrel used Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. Profile AirWings high strength material is used on the handlebar of this KM40 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Profile H20.
For the smoothest biking experience Syncros, 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 bar-end gear shift levers.