Kestrel RT-1000 Flat Bar Shimano 105 Bicycle Review

Kestrel RT-1000 Flat Bar Shimano 105 Bicycle

  • Kestrel Enhanced Modulus Hybrid Frame 700K & 800K Carbon Fiber with EMH Full Carbon Fork
  • Shimano Front and Rear 105 Derailleur with Shimano RS700 Flat Bar 11-Speed Shifters 11-32T 105 Cassette
  • Oval Concepts 327 Wheelset 20 Hole Front and 24 Hole Rear, Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 700 x 25c Folding Tires
  • Oval Concepts 650 Flat Bar, Oval Concepts Comfort LO Ergonomic Grip, Tektro FL540 Flat Bar Brake Levers with Tektro R540 Dual Pivot Brake set
  • Kestrel EMS Pro Aero Seatpost with Prologo Kappa 2, T2.0 Rails

The Kestrel RT-1000 Flat Bar Shimano 105 is the ideal choice for enthusiast or endurance road riders who like to stretch out their mileage on the weekends, ride Gran Fondos, who may want a flat bar road bike that offers the same performance as the drop-bar model. A close cousin to the Legend but with more relaxed geometry, the RT-1000 boasts Kestrel’s aerodynamic DNA and is, therefore, plenty fast – yet offers greater comfort over longer distances.

Full Specifications:
Main Frame: Kestrel Enhanced Modulus Hybrid (EMH) 700K & 800K Carbon Fiber
Rear Triangle: EMH Carbon Fiber With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Fork: EMH Full Carbon, 1 1/8″ – 1 1/2″ Tapered Steerer
Wheelset: Oval Concepts 327, 700c, 20/24H, cartridge bearing hubs
Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 X 25c, folding
Crankset: Oval Concepts 520, 50/34T
Bottom Bracket: Oval Concepts external threaded w/ BB30 adaptor
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105, Braze-on
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, 11-speed
Shifters: Shimano RS700 Flat Bar, 11-speed
Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-32T, 11-speed
Chain: KMC X11 w/MissingLink, 11-speed
Brake Set: Tektro R540 Dual Pivot
Brake Levers: Tektro FL540 Flat Bar
Headset: ACROS The Clamp Integrated 1 1/8″ top, 1 1/2″ bottom
Handlebar: Oval Concepts 650 Flat bar
Stem: Oval Concepts 313 6061 3D-forged 31.8mm +/- 7°
Saddle: Prologo Kappa 2, T2.0 Rails
Seat Post: Kestrel EMS Pro Aero
Tape/Grip: Oval Concepts Comfort LO, Ergonomic / Lock On

Assembly & Tuning Required

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