2009 Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL Special Edition Triathlon Bike

2009 Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL Special Edition Triathlon Bike:
The Kestrel Airfoil is designed with one thing in mind: aerodynamics. Its innovative and unique design offers two major advantages over the competition. Firstly, by creating a radical, “open” triangle, wind drag created by the rider’s movements was drastically reduced. So what’s that mean? It means the Airfoil is at its best when being ridden and not just good in a wind tunnel. Secondly, the open triangle offers one of the most comfortable and compliant triathlon bikes. A dream to ride on.

With all the advantages of the open triangle Kestrel was still not sastified. They wanted to improve on the design. They channeled the headtube to improve aerodynamics, in addition to increasing the crown to stiffen the front end. Then they redesigned the downtube and bottom bracket junction and improved the stiffness. This also improved the ride quality even more! The rear triangle uses 700K unidirectional carbon fiber which keeps the road vibrations to a minimum and improves aerodynamics as well. The final result? A lighter, faster bike that is also 20% stiffer than its predecessor.

Here's a video going over the improvements and features of the Kestrel Airfoil bicycles.



Features/Benefits:

Dual position Kestrel carbon, aero seatpost - forward position for a more aggressive seat angle and vice versa

Channeled headtube - improves aerodynamics, reduces, weight

KSL (Kestrel Superlight) - Kestrel's proprietary blend of high modulus carbon fibers, KSL frames provide the lighest, best riding, while maximizing stiffness and handling response

FD (Fluid Design) - continuous flow of long filament fibers (the fluid lines of the modular monocoque design) provide a smoothe and fluid ride that provides maximum stiffness.

SRAM Red 20 speed, Zipp Vuka cockpit, Zipp 404 clincher wheelset

Selle San Marco Zoncolon saddle

16.2 lbs.

Build Kit Specifications
Groupset	SRAM Red
Front Derailleur	SRAM Red, Braze-On
Rear Derailleur	SRAM Red
Shifters	SRAM Red bar-end
Crank	SRAM Red, 53x42 T
Bottom Bracket	SRAM GXP ceramic
Cassette	SRAM Red, 11-23 T
Chain	Wipperman 10S8
Brakes	SRAM Red
General Specs
Frame	Kestrel Airfoil SL Carbon fiber
Fork	Kestrel Airfoil Pro EMS SL w/ carbon steerer
Headset	FSA 1/4"
Basebar	Zipp Vuka Integrated, carbon
Aerobar	Zipp Vuka, chicane
Stem	FSA OS99 Carbon
Seat Post	Kestrel Airfoil EMS, carbon
Saddle	Selle San Marco Zoncolon
Pedals	N/A
WHEELSET
Wheelset	Zipp 404, clincher
Tires	Vittoria Diamanta Pro Lite, 700x23c
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Components are subject to substitution based on availability, if this occurs parts of equal or greater value will be substituted

	Frame size (cm)	Head Tube Angle	Head Tube Length (mm)	Effective Top Tube Length (cm)	Seat Tube Angle	Chainstay Length (cm)	BB offset (cm)	Standover Height (cm)	Wheelbase (cm)	Stack (cm)	Reach (cm)	Wheel Size
	47	72.2	76	49	78	39	-4.5	69	94.8	43.71	39.92	650
	50	72.5	105	51	77.5	39	-4.5	71.8	96.4	46.58	40.89	650
	52	72.7	123	52.5	77	39	-4.5	73.7	97.4	48.43	41.5	700
	54	73	92	54.5	76.5	40.6	-7	75.5	100.2	50.63	42.12	700
	56	73.2	113	56	76	40.6	-6.8	77.5	101.3	52.08	42.12	700
	59	73.5	142	57.5	76	40.6	-6.8	80.4	102.7	55	43.9	700