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1998 Kestrel KM40 Airfoil

Still very competitive, despite being 16 years old. Just under 17 lbs.

Frame:
Kestrel carbon monococque, only size made in 1998

Fork/Headset:
Kestrel EMS Pro carbon, Cane Creek Aheadset 1" threadless

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Dura Ace 7800, Dura Ace 7800.

Pedals:
Look Keo Classic

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
12-26 Dura Ace cassette, 56/42 Dura Ace chain rings, Dura Ace 7900 chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
SRAM Apex FD, SRAM Apex RD, SRAM TT900 shifters

Handlebars/Stem:
Profile Design Carbon X integrated stem/base bar, Bontrager Carbon aero bars, cut and trimmed, Origin 8 rubberized wrap.

Saddle/Seatpost:
Vetta TT saddle, Kuota aero carbon seatpost

Brakes:
Tektro R-725 center pull aero calipers with Kool Stop carbon pads, Tektro TT200 aero brake levers

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
American Classic carbon 650c tubular wheel, Shook/American Classic sealed bearing hub, Tufo S3 Lite 650 x 22 tubular tire

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
American Classic carbon 650c tubular wheel, Shook/American Classic sealed bearing hub, Tufo S3 Lite 650 x 22 tubular tire

Accessories:
Torhans VR aero water bottle/cage, Jagwire cable kit.

More Info:
SOLD

Added by RobbieTunes. Last updated almost 9 years ago.

As of about 10 years ago, RobbieTunes has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

3 Comments

RamboGT5

RamboGT5 says:

Work. Of. Art

Posted about 10 years ago

budhai

budhai says:

this is the craziest looking bike ive ever seen

Posted about 10 years ago

RobbieTunes

RobbieTunes says:

Rides great. I really need to find a 56t chain ring for it. With the 53t, I have to run higher rpms. I had a 54t and liked it, but it was bonded carbon and fell apart.

Posted about 10 years ago