Kaneko

Hi, Everyone!

My LBS is selling a 2008 Kestrel RT800 (55 cm) for $1500. It comes with Sram Rivals (except FD is ultegra) and fulcrum racing 7 wheels. It weighs 18.95 lb with a stock saddle and my speedplay pedals according to shop's scale. I did a test ride and seemed that it fit me well ( I am 5'10'' and 32 inseam) but it is hard to tell after only a 5 - 10 min ride.

What do you think? Thank you for your time in advance!

echappist

not bad, although not spectacular. if you are a weight weenie, you can easily get this thing down to the 16 lb range. bikesdirect has the 2009 RT800 red for 2700. if you really like, you can get a full red drivetrain for $1200 & sell your rival for at least $600. to boot, this thing comes fully assembled, unlike the bikesdirect bikes, so i'd say go for it unless if you want to score something huge. do make sure the cockpit gets dialed in though.

miamijim

Is it new? If so pay no more than 60% of 2008 MSRP. Try for 50% if possible.

Quel

The front derailleur is ultegra but the shifters are rival?

Kaneko

Everything else is Rival but FD. According to LBS, a customer of their wanted have a Rival FD in exchange of an Ultegra FD. I am puzzled as well!

RacerOne

The Ultrega RD will work just fine but that's a really odd swap out no matter how good the customer.

Quel

A Rival FD costs $30-40. Tell them to switch it or credit you $50 and maybe that's a decent deal.