Kestrel 200sci
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Kestrel 200sci
I'm thinking of buying this frame....can anyone tell me anything about it? I read reviews on roadbikereview and searched a bit on the forums here.
Does anyone ride one/have pics of it built up?
Also does anyone know what model year this one is? the serial number is 40808
Looks like it would be a really sexy bike built up, but i've heard about problems with the paint...if i were to buy it I would consider repainting, or if it's possible going wiith naked carbon....any thoughts on this?
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I ride a 200sci, it's a fine frame - but like any used carbon frame make sure to check it carefully for cracks before you build it up.
Not the "zippiest" frame around, but it's comfortable and fast enough to ride all day long (which is exactly what I do with it).
Not the "zippiest" frame around, but it's comfortable and fast enough to ride all day long (which is exactly what I do with it).
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Originally Posted by platypus
I ride a 200sci, it's a fine frame - but like any used carbon frame make sure to check it carefully for cracks before you build it up.
Not the "zippiest" frame around, but it's comfortable and fast enough to ride all day long (which is exactly what I do with it).
Not the "zippiest" frame around, but it's comfortable and fast enough to ride all day long (which is exactly what I do with it).
any pics? also any idea of the year on this one?
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Here's a picture of my Kestrel. Nothing special really, but it's fun to ride. I just completed my first year's goal of 50,000 vertical feet yesterday using this bike. It's a mix of Record and Chorus components.
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Originally Posted by platypus
Here's a picture of my Kestrel. Nothing special really, but it's fun to ride. I just completed my first year's goal of 50,000 vertical feet yesterday using this bike. It's a mix of Record and Chorus components.
[IMG width=200 height=200]https://www.neilbliss.com/bike.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG width=200 height=200]https://www.neilbliss.com/bike.jpg[/IMG]
very nice....albeit a little dirty....
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Originally Posted by aballas
very nice....albeit a little dirty....
It's in the back yard to get washed this afternoon.
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Kestrel was one of the first manufacturers to fabricate CF frames, forks, bars, etc. They were big in the tri scene about a decade ago. Good, if twitchy, framesets. Mine was built up with DA and Cane Creek Chronos, it was the shizzle back in the day. See that short rear triangle? When you get out of the saddle to sprint, the rear wheel has a tendency to hop off the pavement. The DuPont Imron paint jobs on the 200 SCi were always beautiful out of the factory, but looked like crap a year later. the clear coat never stood up well to chips, etc. As longs as yours isn't cracked, you'll be riding a neo-retro CF machine. Best of luck!
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Originally Posted by MerckxMad
See that short rear triangle? When you get out of the saddle to sprint, the rear wheel has a tendency to hop off the pavement.
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Here's mine. It's a newer one.
Centaur Chorus Mix
The chairman is investigating.
I have hopped the rear wheel in sprints. I figured it was because it was so light, and my technique is so poor.
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that bike is sweet... minus the rainbow bright bar tape! Yikes!
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I've got a dark blue SCi built with older C-record stuff. I've had three kestrels. A 4000 that cracked and was replaced with another 4000, then it cracked again and they replaced it with a 200 SCi. After about a year the 200 SCi's bottom bracket shell came loose. Kestrel repaired it (no charge) in late 1995 and returned it to me. I've had it ever since. I ride it weekly, and it is my bike of choice for anything over 75 miles. Never had paint issues, although it does appear to be hazing over a bit.
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Originally Posted by ranger5oh
that bike is sweet... minus the rainbow bright bar tape! Yikes!
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thanks for all the info guys....I think i've decided against the frame though....auction seemed a little shady and he wouldn't take paypal....I'll keep my eyes out for another possibly...
right now though I found a 2001 Bianchi XL Boron locally that I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on...
right now though I found a 2001 Bianchi XL Boron locally that I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on...