Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Kestrel KM40 Airfoil

Velopedia Archive ID 87362

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Kestrel
Model	KM40 Airfoil
Bicycle type	Road race & triathlon
Archive ID	87362
Original MSRP	$3,099.00
Colors	Kona Blue, Red
Sizes	53cm, 56cm

Frameset

Frame construction	Monocoque
Frame material	Carbon fiber composite
Fork	Kestrel EMS
Fork material	Carbon fiber composite, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Ultegra
Shifters	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleur	Shimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleur	Shimano Ultegra GS
Crankset	Syncros Revolution
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN72
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	Buyer's choice teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Buyer's choice

Brakes

Brakes	Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Stronglight
Handlebar	Profile AirWings
Handlebar extensions	Profile Split-Enz
Stem	American Classic
Saddle	Selle Italia Flite, titanium rails
Seatpost	American Classic, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Ultegra
Rims	Buyer's choice
Spokes	Buyer's choice
Spoke nipples	Buyer's choice
Front tire	Buyer's choice
Wheel size	Buyer's choice wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	570 mm
Head-tube angle	72.75°
Seat-tube angle	76°
Chainstay / rear center	390 mm
Wheelbase	1012 mm
Fork offset / rake	34 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 17, 2026.