Kestrel KM40 Airfoil W/ Ultegra Aero 2000 Technical specs and features

Brand Kestrel
Model KM40 Airfoil W/ Ultegra Aero
First production 2000
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Kestrel KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero Parts   
Available Sizes - 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (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 Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers
Cane Creek BRS200 SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
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 constructionSyntace Stratos 200
Handlebar extenderSyntace C-2
Handlebar stem detailsProfile H20
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Ultegra

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 42/56 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Bar-end
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Kestrel KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) 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 w/ Ultegra aero

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


Kestrel KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero bike review

Kestrel produced the KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,299.00.
KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero bike is available in many sizes such as 52cm (centimeters) and 56cm (centimeters).
Kestrel Road KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and black .
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 Cane Creek BRS200 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. Syntace Stratos 200 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Profile H20.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra, 42/56 teeth 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 bar-end gear shift levers.