Kestrel KM40 Dura Ace Aero 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Kestrel
Model KM40 Dura Ace Aero
First production 2003
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Kestrel KM40 Dura Ace Aero Parts   
Available Sizes - 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 23c
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset typeShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot
Hubs for disc brakesSpinergy Xaero
Rims manufacturerSpinergy Xaero Lite
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelSpinergy

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionNot Available
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace SL-BS77 Bar-end
Rear gear set9-speed

Kestrel KM40 Dura Ace Aero Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer
Fork typeEMS Pro 650

Other Specs of Kestrel KM40 Dura Ace Aero

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Black and Carbon Weave
- Red and Carbon Weave
- Silver and Carbon Weave
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia SLR
Seat post extension27.2 (millimeters) Diameter


Kestrel KM40 Dura Ace Aero bike review

Kestrel produced the KM40 Dura Ace Aero bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,118.00.
KM40 Dura Ace Aero bike is available in many sizes such as 52cm (centimeters) and 56cm (centimeters).
Kestrel Road KM40 Dura Ace Aero can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and Carbon Weave, Red and Carbon Weave and Silver and Carbon Weave .
This bike is equiped with 650 x 23c tires and Spinergy spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Spinergy Xaero Lite. Kestrel equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot braking system and Spinergy Xaero hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kestrel used Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. .
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 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 SL-BS77 bar-end gear shift levers.