Lowest2.10:1
Highest4.67:1
Total range223%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 650C×20; rear size isn’t listed.
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1995 Kestrel 500SCI/Ultegra
Original specifications: Shimano 600 Ultegra STI drivetrain · 650c wheels · 19 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #34090- Model year
- 1995
- Category
- Road
- Original MSRP
- $2,799.00
- Sizes
- 49 cm, 54 cm, 57 cm
- Colors
- Black, Malichite Green, Red, Saturn Blue, White
- Weight
- 19 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 24 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
Original buildCarbon fiber monocoque · Shimano 600 Ultegra STI · 650c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | One-piece carbon fiber |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Carbon fiber monocoque |
| Fork | Kestrel EMS |
| Fork Material | Carbon fiber composite, aero crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano 600 Ultegra, 44/56 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 21 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Stronglight A9 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | TTT Forma 44 |
| Stem | TTT Synthesis |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Control Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic Reflex SBP SUP, 28-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0 mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 650 x 20c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp |
| Wheel Size | 650c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 575 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1005 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 34 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Shimano CN-HG90
1/2 x 3/32"
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SRAM PC-830 Chain One Color, 8 Speed
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Control Tech Control Post
27.2 mm diameter
Retailer offers
Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm
Replacement option
650 x 20c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp
Replacement search: 650cx20 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
More parts (6)Fewer parts
Selle Italia Flite
Shimano 600 Ultegra
44/56 teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Mavic Reflex SBP SUP
28-hole
Shimano 600 Ultegra
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 650 x 20c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.2 mm
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: One-piece carbon fiber · Fork: Kestrel EMS · Carbon fiber composite, aero crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano 600 Ultegra STI · Shifters: Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on · Rear derailleur: Shimano 600 Ultegra · Crankset: Shimano 600 Ultegra, 44/56 teeth · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 21 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 650c wheels · Rims: Mavic Reflex SBP SUP, 28-hole · Hubs: Shimano 600 Ultegra · Front tire: 650 x 20c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Stronglight A9 · Handlebar: TTT Forma 44 · Stem: TTT Synthesis · Seatpost: Control Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Italia Flite · Pedals: Not included
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