Kestrel Talon Road Bikes

If you are a serious bicyclist, one of the bikes you will want to look into is the Kestrel Talon. Besides having a purely carbon fiber frame, the bike also features finer points such as an aero seat post with two positions and a Shimano Dura Ace 20 speed drive train for performance. It can be used for both racing and time trials, as well as for everyday use.

Bike description

One of the aspects that make the Talon stand out above the competitors is how versatile its frame is. Thanks to the aero seat post, which may be set to two different positions, it is easy to switch back and forth between racing and time trial uses.

If you are a roadie, then you will love the advantage that the Talon gives you with its aero frame. It is perfect for bridging up and for solo breaks. If you are a triathlon participant or participate in time trials, then you will love this bike's rigidity. Its solid frame allows you to pedal as efficiently as possible so that all of your power is translated into your forward motion. The Talon is also light-weight and aerodynamic, weighing just 1.3 kilograms.

For performance, it has two derailleurs – a Shimano 105 for the front wheel and a Shimano Dura Ace for the rear wheel. In order to ensure accuracy and speed of shifting, the bike also has Dura Ace Integrated Shifters.

A history of performance

Kestrel has been building all-carbon bike frames since 1987, and they possess a cycling design team with the most experience in the business. So, if you are looking for a carbon fiber bike, Kestrel is the name to trust. The company implements innovative functionality when it comes to designing superior bikes for both performance and speed.

All of the Kestrel bikes are carefully engineered inch by inch. Before they are built the company has a rigorous testing protocol including modeling, computer simulations, prototypes, structural tests, test rides, and continual refinements and redesign. It is not until the designs have been honed to perfection that the bikes are built for market. All of the bikes are built by hand with the most stringent standards for quality control around, so you know that you are getting the highest quality bike possible.

Bike specs

Kestrel Talon Road bikes come in 4 sizes: 48 cm, 52 cm, 55 cm, and 60 cm. The stand-over heights of these sizes are: 48cm - 29.2", 52cm - 30.1", 55cm - 31.1", 57cm - 32", and 60cm - 33". There are also two color options: blue and white or red and black.

The fork is an EMS Pro 1-1/8 and the handlebar is a Profile Hammer OS. Brake Levers are Dura Ace Integrated. Gear Ratios include 53 and 39 for the front wheel and 12-23 on the rear wheel. The bike includes a Mavic Aksium wheel set and Continental Ultra Sport tires. The seat post is a Kestrel Carbon Multi-Position with a Selle San Marco Ponza seat. The entire bike weighs 16.5 to 17 pounds.

If you are looking for a bike with superior road handling and speed, the Kestrel Talon Road bike is the one for you.