About Kestrel Bikes
Kestrel bikes is an American bicycle manufacturer headquartered in Santa Cruz, California specializing in high-end bikes for triathlon and road bicycle racing. In 2007 Kestrel was acquired by Advanced Sports, which is also the parent company of brands Fuji and SE.
Always at the forefront of technology Kestrel bikes pioneered carbon fiber frame design with the world’s very first all-carbon bicycle frame in 1986. Kestrel set new standards again in 1989, with the launch of the first carbon fork and the debut of the KM40 Airfoil, the first true aero triathlon frame. Carbon framesets by better-known, mainstream manufacturers such as Giant and, most notably, Trek (with its OCLV frames), have been directly influenced by Kestrel design principles.
Kestrel bicycles builds monocoque frames rather than more traditional tube and lug designs. This has always meant that Kestrels have tended to have a very fluid, curved appearance. However, more recent designs from the company have been more angular due to an increased desire to minimise wind resistance.
Kestrel Bikes Range
Here is an overview of the 2012 Kestrel bike ranges in both triathlon and road bikes.
Kestrel Triathlon Bikes
- 4000 LTD- Di2
- 4000 Pro SL- SRAM Red
- 4000 Pro SL-Ultegra
- 4000 Pro SL-105
- Airfoil Pro SL
- Talon Tri- Shimano 105
- Talon Tri- Shimano Ultegra
Kestrel Road Bikes
- RT- 1000- Campagnolo Super Record
- RT 1000 Campy Athena
- RT -1000 Shimano Ultegra
- RT 1000-Shimano Dura Ace
- RT-1000- Shimano 105
- RT-1000 SL Campagnolo Chorus
- RT-1000 SL-Ultegra Di2
- Talon Road- Shimano 105
- Talon Road- Ultegra
Ketsrel Framesets
- 4000 Pro SL-Frameset
- Airfoil Pro SL- Frameset
- RT- 1000 SL- Frameset
- Talon SL- Frameset
We hope that this information about Kestrel bikes has been useful to you, and remember to check back soon for review and road tests on individual models.