New Kestrel 5000 SL (pics) - Release June 11th

Wonder why they are not selling a frameset?

It’s practically identical to the Exo3, or is. Similar to the FM086/87 but definitely is not the same, the down tube gives it away.

Where Planet X’s “XL” is the 57, Kestrel is actually putting out the 60cm - as a tall athlete I appreciate that, it’s good to see another large bike on the market. If you ride a 54 the world is your oyster, but at my height it can be slim picking.

I’m out on this bike for 2017, LBS talked me down, plus I don’t want a bike I want a frame. Hopefully some reviews will come through later in the year.

Thoughts on GB riding this to a 5th fastest split of the day at Alcatraz? Seemed to have performed well.