The rt-1000 is the ideal choice for enthusiasts or endurance road riders who like to stretch out their mileage on the weekends doing Gran fondos, who may have back problems or who simply want a top-of-the-line machine but without the race geometry. The 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. Flat bar models feature ergonomic grips and a slightly wider Width saddle.

Comfort and speed are usually mutually exclusive when it comes to road bikes. However, the Kestrel RT-1000 flat bar road bike breaks down this barrier and marries incredible aerodynamic design and high performance components with ergonomic grips, a slightly wider width Prologo saddle, and an Oval Concepts 600 flat handlebar to deliver less body fatigue and more fun. The Kestrel RT-1000 Ultegra flat bar road bike features a full carbon frame and fork, Shimano Ultegra 11-speed components, and Oval Concepts 527 wheels. A close cousin to the Kestrel 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. The 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. The RT-1000 is 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. A tapered head tube enhances lateral stiffness for excellent steering precision. Shimano Ultegra 11-speed components beautify the RT-1000, along with a Shimano Ultegra compact crankset. Oval Concepts 527 wheels and Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 25c wide tires deliver dependable performance and grip. A set of Shimano Ultegra brakes supply plenty of braking performance and a ZIPP Service Course stem and Oval flat bar provide added comfort.Features: Kestrel Enhanced Modulus Hybrid (EMH) carbon frame and tapered fork Shimano Ultegra 11-speed components Oval Concepts 527 aero rims ZIPP Service Course stem and Oval handlebar Each of the frame sizes has unique tube lengths, diameters, shapes, and carbon layups to produce the best possible ride quality for every size rider