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Timothy Coffey
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: June 12, 2011
Strengths: Stiff, Stiff and more still. Upright "plush" geometry for longer riding. It does not detact from speedWeaknesses: Oval wheelsetBottom Line: am coming from a 08 Fuji Team (carbon) medium-large (56 inch? 105 group. I may not have fitted to the bike correctly because I had to reach for the handle bar hoods. But, the Fuji served me great and I was thinking of a new bike so that I could give the old one to my son. I looked into the idea of a "plush geometry", which seemed to fit the bill as I am older and not a regular rider. I checked out the bike at a regional bike expo in Philadelphia and spoke with the Kestrel reps. Sitting on the bike felt very good.Fuji is the same company as Kestrel, Advance Sports in Philadelphia. My Performance store in Montgomeryville, PA is my LBS. So, I ordered the bike from them especially because of the discounts and points. I ended up with a great deal at [$], plus double points.I need to get used to the ride. Even with a taller head tube, I noticed that the handling is very quick as the bike's wheelbase is shorter than the Fuji's. I sit more upright and comfortably. I look forward to longer rides which is why I got the Kestrel's geometry.Fit and finish are very good. Taiwanese manufactured frame. Nice internal cable routing. The store had to shorten up the rear brake cable so that it would not rub my left thigh. [...]I do not believe that you have to shop at the little store for the Treks, Specializeds, Scotts or Felts of this world. If you look close, the Kestrel's geometry is not far off its competitor's. Check it out I would recommend.
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$2199.00
Purchased At: Performance
Bike Setup: stock 105 group
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