Kestrel RT-1100 SHIMANO ULTEGRA 2019
2019 Road
Estimate price |
2,499$
Weight | 8.2 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Kestrel Super Light (KSL) 800K carbon fiber, FM Disc, PF30 BB
Suspension Fork
KSL full-carbon, 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" tapered steerer, FM Disc 12mm TA
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra STI, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra, 11-28T, 11-speed
Crank
Shimano Ultegra, 50/34T
Bottom Bracket
Praxis PF30 Conversion 24mm spindle
Chain
KMC X11EL w/MissingLink, 11-speed
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Rims
Oval Concepts 524, 700c 24/28H rims
Tires
Vittoria Rubino Pro, 700 x 28c, folding
Brakes
Brake Levers
Shimano R8020 STI
Cockpit
Stem
ZIPP Service Course, 6061 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, +/- 6
Handlebar
ZIPP Service Course 70 Ergo, 31.8mm
Headset
ACROS The Clamp integrated 1 1/8" top, 1 1/2" bottom
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Kappa RS, STN rails
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.4 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 267 mm | 267 mm | 267 mm | 267 mm | 267 mm |
| Front Center | 582 mm | 580 mm | 583 mm | 593 mm | 612 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 63 mm | 58 mm | 57 mm | 57 mm | 54 mm |
| Stack | 528 mm | 549 mm | 543 mm | 564 mm | 583 mm |
| Reach | 377 mm | 385 mm | 386 mm | 394 mm | 407 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 514 mm | 534 mm | 547 mm | 564 mm | 586 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.3 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 450 mm | 480 mm | 510 mm | 540 mm | 570 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 195 mm | 220 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 404 mm | 404 mm | 404 mm | 404 mm | 404 mm |
| Wheelbase | 976 mm | 974 mm | 977 mm | 987 mm | 1006 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 69 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm |
| Standover Height | 752 mm | 777 mm | 800 mm | 828 mm | 857 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
RT-1100 SHIMANO ULTEGRA belongs to the Kestrel Rt 1100 model. There are 4 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Kestrel Rt 1100 bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Kestrel RT-1100 SHIMANO 105 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2299$. Kestrel RT-1100 SRAM RED eTap 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 4999$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Endurance bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Endurance bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2346$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Endurance bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2499$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that RT-1100 SHIMANO ULTEGRA price is 6.52% higher than the average cost of an Endurance bike.
Average weight for Endurance bikes
Endurance bikes weigh an average of 8.2 kg (18.08 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Kestrel RT-1100 SHIMANO ULTEGRA it’s weighing 8.2 kg (18.08 lbs). At this weight, is equally heavier with average. In short, the average Endurance bike weight is 0% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the RT-1100 SHIMANO ULTEGRA model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The RT-1100 SHIMANO ULTEGRA comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.