2011 Kestrel Talon Tri Shimano 105?

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2012-04-29 11:06 PM

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Subject: 2011 Kestrel Talon Tri Shimano 105?

What are your guy's thoughts on the 2011 Kestrel Talon Tri? I would be upgrading from a Specialized Secteur Sport Triple. Main reason being fit, the bike was a "hand-me-down" and is much to stretched out for me, even without aerobars.

 

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http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/kestrel/talon_tri_bikes_105.htm

2012-04-30 6:42 AM
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Subject: RE: 2011 Kestrel Talon Tri Shimano 105?
It's a great bike, but what about the fit?
2012-04-30 7:18 AM
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Subject: RE: 2011 Kestrel Talon Tri Shimano 105?
I have a 2010 w/SRAM Force and I like it.  Bought mine at a LBS but a friend bought a bike from bikesdirect and had a good experience.
2012-04-30 12:19 PM
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Subject: RE: 2011 Kestrel Talon Tri Shimano 105?

I believe that the Kestrel Talon is more of a road bike geometry.  So, think of it more as an aero road bike with TT bars. 

So- overall, perhaps a more versatile bike.  But on the downside, it's not really optimal for TT position as your hips will be a little more closed.  (if I got that right)

2012-04-30 4:30 PM
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Subject: RE: 2011 Kestrel Talon Tri Shimano 105?
The Talon is actually a pretty good cross between a road and TT frame. It can easily be adjusted either way. Sure it isn't as fast as a pure TT configuration, but it is quite a bit less than a comparable true TT bike.

I'm riding a 2011 Talon frame that I built with SRAM Force and love it. I'll probably get a full TT bike in 2 years, but the frame was free for me because my brother had an 03-04 frame that had a warranty issue. I'll keep my Talon in a road configuration at that point.
2012-04-30 6:23 PM
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Subject: RE: 2011 Kestrel Talon Tri Shimano 105?

Thanks for the info. Sounds about perfect for me as I am going to be doing at least ten tri's this summer hopefully along with some fun road rides with family and friends. I have heard about the possibility of having a quick disconnect road bar. Is this do-able? and if any ideas on cost?

 

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Jack

2012-05-02 4:31 PM
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Subject: RE: 2011 Kestrel Talon Tri Shimano 105?
I would go for a road configuration and add clip on aero bars if that is closer to the setup you want. Shouldn't be that much different in price.
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