Kestrel KM40 Airfoil 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Kestrel
Model KM40 Airfoil
First production 1999
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Kestrel KM40 Airfoil Parts   
Available Sizes - 21 (inches) / 53 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)


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 Specifications

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

Gearing Specs

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
Available colors - Kona Blue
- Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


Kestrel KM40 Airfoil bike review

Kestrel produced the KM40 Airfoil bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,099.00.
KM40 Airfoil bike is available in many sizes such as 53cm (centimeters) and 56cm (centimeters).
Kestrel Road KM40 Airfoil can be found in a few colors, among these colors Kona Blue and Red .
This bike is equiped with Optional tires and Optional spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Optional. Kestrel equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers braking system and Shimano Ultegra 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 Airfoil to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of American Classic.
For the smoothest biking experience Syncros Revolution is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kestrel, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.