2013 Kestrel RT 1000 SL Road Bike Bikes & Frames Racing Bikes

2013 Kestrel RT 1000 SL Road Bike. Delivering speed, comfort, plus shifting precision without peer courtesy of Shimano Ultegra Di2, with the 2013 edition of the Kestrel RT 1000 SL you really can have it all. Every Kestrel design is proprietary and engineered from scratch in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The result is a Kestrel carbon frame that is executed with a high degree of engineering mastery. The RT 1000 SL is made from a special 800k high modulus carbon fiber. While the Kestrel 700k material is incredibly stiff, the 800k carbon is 30% more stiff, and allows Kestrel to use 20% less material in the production of the frame. The BB30 press fit bottom bracket and tapered head tube further optimize the amount of frame stiffness. The Kestrel RT 1000 SL features an FSA SL K Carbon 5236T mid compact crankset plus the renowned Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic 2x10 speed drivetrain. Changing gears has never been so easy, effortless, and fast than with the Ultegra Di2 electronic set up. Ultegra Di2 features an automatic trimming front derailleur, so you never have to hear the sound of chain rub again. The shifters act with digital push button shifting and are ergonomically shaped for optimal comfort and control. The rear derailleur is immune to rough circumstances and protected from impact damage by its reinforced inner cage. The battery, at the heart of the drivetrain and tucked away on the top of the down tube near the bottom bracket, uses lithium ion technology and guarantees a range of 1,250 miles, or almost half the length of the Tour de France, before it needs to be recharged, which takes just 90 minutes. The FSA SL K Carbon mid compact crankset is impressively stiff and its 5236T chainrings, when combined with the Shimao 105 11 28T cassette, ensure you'll have a range of gearing to tackle any terrain. The Oval Concepts W535 alloy wheels have a semi wind cheating 35mm rim profile without being a burden in crosswinds. These wheels, outfitted with Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick tires for low rolling resistance, are perfect all arounders suitable for training and competition. Rock solid Oval Concepts components are also spec'd at the handlebar and stem, while an aero Kestrel seatpost completes this high performance build.