Description
Kestrel is an American brand which specializes in high-end road bikes. Kestrel builds monocoque frames rather than more traditional tube and lug designs. This has always meant that Kestrels have tended to have a very fluid, curved appearance. Our Kestrel SCi embodies the groundbreaking philosophy of the company, it was the first bicycle to be built with higher stiffness, "intermediate modulus" carbon fibre and has the world's first carbon fork, the EMS.
What really sets this bike apart is the grouspet. The Mavic ZAP System which was introduced in 1992! Yes indeed, It was not Shimano who came up with the idea and in some aspects, the Mavic engineers were decades ahead of their competition. The whole system was hardwired and unlike modern electronic shifting, it did not need a massive battery. In fact, it is so small that it is easily stored in the end of a handlebar. But how is that possible? Simple: Mavic decided to just use the battery to send signals but not to power a motor for the actual derailleur. The movement of the derailleur is powered by the movement of the chain and is initiated by an electromagnetic switch.
The systems had some real friends in the pro-peloton the likes of Tony Rominger and Chris Boardman.
Condition
The bicycle is in mint condition. The frame has no cracks, no dents and is not bent. The paintwork and decals are all original. All parts have been checked and are working fine. The bicycle went through a full checkup at Steel Vintage Bikes workshop! All parts were disassembled, cleaned and re-assembled again. The frame was checked for structural integrity and all wearing parts were replaced with new ones. You can expect the bicycle in fantastic riding condition and ready to go for your vintage bike ride.Bicycle Size
| Size (Center-Top) | 59 cm |
|---|---|
| Top Tube | 57 cm |
| Head Tube | 14 cm |
| Standover | 82 cm |
Details
| Brand | Kestrel |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | Mavic ZAP |
| Front Derailleur | Mavic ZAP |
| Shifters | Mavic ZAP |
| Brakes | Mavic ZAP |
| Brake Levers | Mavic ZAP |
| Headset | Mavic ZAP |
| Crankset | Mavic ZAP 170 52/42 |
| Freewheel/Cassette | 8s 12-19 |
| Bottom Bracket | Mavic ZAP |
| Seatpost | Mavic ZAP |
| Seat | Concor |
| Hubs | Campagnolo Record/Shamal |
| Rims | Campagnolo Record/Shamal |
| Tires | Vittoria 23-622 |
| Stem | Cinelli Grammo 120mm |
| Stembar | Cinelli 400mm |
| Chain | YBN |
Worldwide Delivery
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Safe packaging
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Import taxes und Customs
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