Kestrel Talon X Shimano 105 vs Trek Fuel EX 9.7

Compare Specifications of Kestrel Talon X Shimano 105 and Trek Fuel EX 9.7

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Kestrel Talon X Shimano 105
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Trek Fuel EX 9.7
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Technical Specifications
Load Carrying Capacity -- Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame Kestrel Super Light (KSL) 800K high-modulus carbon fiber, PF30 BB OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
Stem Oval Concepts 313, 3D-forged 6061 stem body, +/-7° Size : XS, S - Bontrager Line, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 40 mm length
Size : M, ML, L, XL - Bontrager Line, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50 mm length
Handle Bar Oval Concepts 310 Ergo, 6061 alloy, 31.8 mm clamp, 133 mm drop, 4° sweep Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Fork KSL Carbon, 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" tapered carbon steerer Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel
Seatpost -- Size : XS, S - Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length
Size : M, ML, L, XL - Bontrager Line Dropper, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440 mm length
Grip -- Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Crankset Oval 300, 50/34T Size : XS, S - SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (52 mm chainline), 170 mm length
Size : M, ML, L, XL - SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (52 mm chainline), 175 mm length
Chain KMC X11 w/MissingLink, 11-speed SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
Shifters Shimano 105 STI, 11-speed SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed
Saddle Oval Concepts 344, Steel rail Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width
Headset FSA integrated 1 1/8" top, 1 1/2" bottom Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Derailleur Front Shimano 105, braze-on --
Derailleur Rear Shimano 105, 11-speed SRAM GX Eagle
Hub Front -- Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Hub Rear -- Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Cassette SunRace, 11-28T, 11-speed SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
Chainrings -- 34T
Bottom Bracket Praxis PF30 Conversion SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit
Tyres
Front Vittoria Zaffiro Pro, 700 x 25c, folding Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.40''
Rear Vittoria Zaffiro Pro, 700 x 25c, folding Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.40''
Wheel / RIM Oval Concepts 327, 700c 20/24H rims Front : Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Rear : Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 54, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Brakes
Front -- Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 caliper
Brake Rotor : Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm
Rear -- Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, MT4100 lever, MT420 caliper
Brake Rotor : Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm
Brake Lever Shimano 105 STI --
Suspension
Front -- --
Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors Dark Blue Lithium Grey/Factory Orange
Matte Raw Carbon/Gloss Trek Black


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 8.33 kg 13.69 kg
Overview
Features -- - Internal Storage
- Straight Shot with Knock Block
- Active Braking Pivot
- Control Freak Cable Management
- Complete Tubeless System
- Suspension Calculator
- OCLV Mountain Carbon
- Mino Link Adjustable Geometry
Additional Details Sizes : 48cm, 52cm, 55cm, 57cm, 60cm Shock : Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 55 mm
Max compatible fork travel : 150 mm (561 mm axle-to-crown)
Accessories -- Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

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