Kestrel Talon SL Dura Ace 2005 Technical specs and features

Brand Kestrel
Model Talon SL Dura Ace
First production 2005
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Kestrel Talon SL Dura Ace Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 48 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 60 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro Race2
Front: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro2 Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium SL SSC
Rims manufacturer 18-hole and 24-hole
Mavic Ksyrium SL
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel Bladed
Mavic Zicral

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionEMS Pro
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano CN-7800
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 108 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Kestrel Talon SL Dura Ace 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 OS

Other Specs of Kestrel Talon SL Dura Ace

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


Kestrel Talon SL Dura Ace bike review

Kestrel produced the Talon SL Dura Ace bike in 2005 and can be classified as a Road bicycle.
Talon SL Dura Ace bike is available in many sizes such as 48cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters) and 60cm (centimeters).
Kestrel Road Talon SL Dura Ace can be found in a few colors, among these colors Carbon Weave and Red Platinum .
This bike is equiped with Front: 700 x 23c Michelin Pro2 Race tires and Mavic Zicral spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Ksyrium SL, 18-hole/24-hole. Kestrel equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers braking system and Mavic Ksyrium SL SSC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kestrel used Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. EMS Pro high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Talon SL Dura Ace to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7800 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kestrel, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control gear shift levers.