| 2017 Kestrel RT-1000 Road Bike / Shimano Dura Ace |
 Tailor-made for long-distances, the 2017 Kestrel RT-1000 Shimano Dura-Ace Road Bike is the perfect choice for logging on the miles. 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 Dura Ace/Ultegra 11-speed components are reliable and offer smooth, intuitive shifting while the ZIPP Service Course SL handlebars and stem provide maximum comfort and desirable weight savings. The aluminum Oval Concepts 733 wheels are super-light for long, sweeping climbs and spin up fast for snappy accelerations. Commemorate your achievement with the graceful 2017 RT-1000 Shimano Dura-Ace Road Bike from Kestrel. RT-1000 Features: 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: Dark Navy/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; Rotor 3D30 50/34T crankset; Rotor BB30 bottom bracket; Shimano Dura-Ace front derailleur; Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed rear derailleur; Shimano Dura-Ace STI 11-speed shifters; Shimano Ultegra 11-28T 11-speed cassette; KMC X11 SL 11-speed chain; Oval Concepts 733 super-light aluminum wheelset; Vittoria Rubino Pro 700x25 tires; Shimano Ultegra brakes; Shimano Dura-Ace brake levers; ACROS integrated headset; ZIPP Service Course SL handlebars; ZIPP Service Course SL stem; Prologo OneTouch Gel 2 bar tape; Prologo Nago 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: 3199.00 |