post a pic of you riding it... no way you are in "perfect position"

I take the frame bottle holder off to race.

THAT frame may not come with a higher stack, but, there are frames with higher stacks.

Kestrel 4000 (per the ST Stack/Reach Table) -

Size/stack/reach:
47/467/397
50/525/394
525/530/403
55/536/418
575/541/440
595/547/450

You said they do not come with more stack, so, you must have a size 595 (what many frame manufacturers would size as 60 cm). The stack/reach are: 547/450.

A 59 cm Litespeed Saber has a stack/reach of: 561/456. Much more stack.
A 60 cm Felt B2 Pro has a stack/reach of: 561/461. Much more stack.

That was just a couple minutes of searching. The point I was trying to make is -- you seem to be on the wrong frame. Your position may be perfect. It actually may be. But, that bike cannot possibly handle very well with that setup.

So, my question is: why did you pick the Kestrel 4000 frame?

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Emery's Third Coast Triathlon | Tri Wisconsin Triathlon Team | Push Endurance | GLWR

  


First decent length ride today to get ready for the summer - first 70.3 in 8 weeks. After experimenting gradually with shorter arm rest height, I am really happy with this setup. And it really does feel significantly faster than my alu DA. Overall LOVE IT!

Looks faster and prettier without the nosecone of yucky town.

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customerjon @gmail.com is where information happens.

Excuse me while I go change my shorts.

Looks hot!

Is it me or is the seat tube angle really slack?

That is beautiful.

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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. - Will Rogers

Emery's Third Coast Triathlon | Tri Wisconsin Triathlon Team | Push Endurance | GLWR

remove the decals on the wheels and this bike would be sick. I think the decals on the wheels actually take away form the overall look of a great build.

Are you able to stay on your seat, or do you ride half the time on the top tube?

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Here's my budget speed.

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Coaching - Future Endurance

I saw 2 of those last weekend in the race. And both were going past me.

sh*t hot bike mate! jealous..

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Coaching - Future Endurance

2012 SC 9.9. Here is the new ride :)



Here is a detail of the matte/gloss finish.

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Owner of a few Speed Concepts since 2011.

Just before IMC this year, turned the stem over to be a little more comfortable, usually have it the other way around.

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Just before IMC...I love her more and more each day :)

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DFRU - Detta Family Racing Unit...the kids like it and we all get out and after it...gotta keep the fam involved!

Here's my ride. Almost ready to go for my first IM. Gonna remove the the decals and figure out where to put the spare tubular.

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The road to truth is long, and lined the entire way with annoying bastards.

Where did you get your Kestrel Decals on your wheels?

They came with the bike/wheels.

grr, why can't i get my pic to post?

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"Do you spend time with your family? Good. Because a man that doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man" V. Corleone

upload to tinypic.com and then use the message board code in your post.

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Whats the mount you have behind the seat? I've either never seen that before or just don't recognize it.

My baby just before IMKY. I made the decorations on the wheel cover myself from artwork found on the web.

It's just a timbuk2 saddle bag for my tubes, co2 and tools. Nothing special.

Brent

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DFRU - Detta Family Racing Unit...the kids like it and we all get out and after it...gotta keep the fam involved!

The budget bike ready for IMC. . .

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It seemed like a good idea at the time. . .

shhhaaaawweeett. nothing budget about it!

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