MOMBAT: 1989 Kestrel MXZ

1989 Kestrel MXZ

Carbon fiber bikes are commonplace today but in the late 1980's, it was definitely a cutting edge material. The frame shape was pretty radical since most frames were still constructed from round tubes. The granite-like Zolatone finish set the bike apart even further. The molded construction lent itself to the elevated chain stay design. The seat tube/chain stay intersection could be beefed up to increase the stiffness of the bottom bracket area. Components are pretty straight forward Shimano Deore XT parts with the exception of the Deore front derailleur which was direct mounted to the frame.

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Frame		Carbon fiber

Fork		Cro-moly unicrown

Rear Shock		NA

Rims		Araya RM20

Hubs		Shimano Deore XT

Spokes		Wheelsmith stainless steel

Tires		Specialized More Extreme

Pedals		Shimano Deore XT clipless PD M 737

Crank		Shimano Deore XT Biopace II

Chain		Sachs

Rear Cogs		Shimano 7 speed cassette

Bottom Bracket		Shimano

Front Derailleur		Shimano Deore

Rear Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT

Shifters		Shimano Deore XT thumb shifters

Handlebars		Tioga

Stem		Tioga T Bone

Headset		Shimano Deore XT

Brake set		Shimano Deore XT

Brake levers		Shimano Deore XT 2 finger

Saddle		Avocet Spenco Gel

Seat Post		Strong

Colors		Zolatone

Size		20"

Serial #		20363