I race my 05 Talon SL in crits all the time. It does have the aero seat post which lets it function as a TT bike, but it can be configured as a road machine just as easily.

The only complaint I have is that a crack developed in the internal seatpost binding collar in the frame. This lead to a slipping seatpost. Rather than replacing my frame, Kestrel gave me the aero seatpost that can be used without the shim, which gives the cracked collar enough seatpost to actually hold the seatpost up. Other than that, a fine bike.