| 2017 Kestrel RT-1000 Flat Bar Road Bike / Shimano Ultegra |
 No matter the adventure, the 2017 Kestrel RT-1000 Flat Bar Shimano Ultegra Road Bike was tailor-made for the joy of riding. From spirited group rides to epic Gran Fondo's, the RT-1000 relaxed geometry delivers the best in fit, comfort and fun. Kestrel utilizes a combination of 700K and 800K Enhanced Modulus Hybrid carbon fibers to strategically strengthen high-stress areas and minimize weight in others, producing the lightest frameset without compromising torsional stiffness and compliance. To smooth out imperfections in the road, Kestrel employs their proprietary asymmetrical shaped rear H-stays and chainstays. This process dramatically improves vibration dampening characteristics and improves lateral stiffness to convert hard efforts into forward motion. Engineered with geometry-specific tube shapes and a tapered head tube, the RT-1000 provides confident handling and offers superb ride quality for the longest of rides. Premium Shimano Ultegra 11-speed components are reliable and offer responsive, intuitive shifting while the Oval Concepts flat bar features lock-on ergonomic grips for excellent handling and long-term comfort. To further enhance comfort on those endurance rides, the wider Prologo saddle is forgiving without compromising strength and durability. The Oval Concepts 527 alloy wheels are light, tough and smooth for long, sweeping climbs and spin up fast for snappy accelerations. Simple, stable and a pleasure to ride, the 2017 RT-1000 Flat Bar Shimano Ultegra Road Bike from Kestrel will have you riding all day long. RT-1000 Flat Bar Features: Ideal for enthusiast or endurance road riders, the RT-1000 Flat Bar features ergonomic grips and a slightly wider width Prologo saddle for optimal long-distance comfort Constructed of Kestrel?s Enhanced Modulus Hybrid (EMH) carbon - a combination of 800K and 700K carbon fibers - it?s lightweight and stiff, yet also designed to offer a bit more compliance Tapered 1 1/8 - 1 1/2 head tube enhances lateral stiffness for excellent steering precision Endurance geometry features a taller head tube that puts the rider in a more upright position to ease back fatigue, a longer wheelbase that increases stability, and a slightly sloping top tube that allows the rider to mount and dismount more easily BB30 bottom bracket maximizes frame stiffness at the crank Proprietary Kestrel H-Stays - the uniquely, asymmetrically shaped seat stays and chainstays - are designed to improve lateral stiffness and thus power transfer, while also supplying vibration dampening The stays, seat post, and seat tube are aerodynamically contoured; plus, fully internal cable routing ensures clean airflow over the entire bike Each frame is tuned with size-specific tube lengths, diameters, shapes and carbon layups to produce the best possible ride quality for every size rider Color: Satin Dark Gray/Gloss Black Sizes: 47cm (47), 50cm (50), 53cm (53), 56cm (56), 59cm (59), 62cm (62) Build Specs: Kestrel Enhanced Modulus Hybrid (EMH) 700K & 800K carbon fiber frame; EMH full-carbon fork; Shimano Ultegra 50/34T crankset; Shimano external-threaded w/BB30 adaptor; Shimano Ultegra front derailleur; Shimano Ultegra 11-speed rear derailleur; Shimano RS700 flat bar 11-speed shifters; Shimano Ultegra 11-32T 11-speed cassette; KMC X11 L 11-speed chain; Oval Concepts 527 alloy wheelset; Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 700x25 tires; Shimano Ultegra brakes; Shimano R780 brake levers; ACROS integrated headset; Oval Concepts 600 flat handlebars; ZIPP Service Course stem; Oval Concepts Comfort Lock-On grips; Prologo Kappa Evo saddle; Kestrel EMS Pro Aero seatpost. *All specs subject to change. Note: Want to spec your bike differently? Give us a call at 1-888-293-3934. Components are subject to substitution based on availability. If this occurs, parts of equal or greater value will be substituted. Price: 2199.00 |