What is the weight of a Kestrel Talon Bicycle 55cm frame?

Answer 1

Welp, don't be angry when I say it doesn't really matter, but, it doesn't really matter.

Saving an ounce off each wheel gives you the same performance advantage as taking a POUND off the frame. On top of that you don't have the limited life of a high zoot frame. Rotating mass is your enemy.

Buy a custom steel frame (about 4 pounds) some great tires and tubes, maybe change your spoke nipples to alloy and keep the change.

Answer 2

Kestrel Talon Weight

Answer 3

Scott might have a point in that maybe it's perception, but I don't agree completely with him. As long as you don't have to lift the bike for long period of time, lets say that what is more important to the motor (you) is how to make your bike moves from point a to point b. When you spin your cranks, you try to rotate your tires to provide momentum and power, and hence, move the bike. If you have more weight at the wheels, more specifically, at the tire/rim section, it will cost you more to get them rotating than if they are lighter. Also, tire selection is very important, since it is very important in the weight. A good wheelset (without tires and cassette), might go for around 2,000 to 2,100 grams a pair. Some tires are 500 grams each, some are 800 grams, and some heavier ones can go above 1,000 grams eachs. So, lets say that your current tires weight 800 grams each, which would make it 1,600 grams of rotational weight. Which, in part, weights about 76% percent of the wheels. You could probably change them for another pair of tires that weight 600 gr each, so you have 1,200 grams for 80 bucks. You save like 400 grams for not much money, and it's more in the part that weights the most, or cost you to move the most.

Answer 4

The frame weight is just under 3lbs. The full weight of the bike depends heavily on the component kit that it's built up with. A range would be somewhere between 16-22 lbs for most builds.