Kestrel KM40 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kestrel |
| Model | KM40 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 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.