Popular Post Zipp2001 Posted September 12, 2021 Popular Post Share #1 Posted September 12, 2021 I found this Kestrel KM40 at an antique sale and swap meet earlier this year. I hade been looking out for one of these for about 6 month on different selling sites. Didn't find any that I saw worth the price. Then I go to the meet and what's the first bike I see, yup this KM40. After a look I knew I was going to buy it but didn't want to seem to eager. Spent time going around the meet and then final come back and work out a price for the bike. Once I got the bike back to my bike cave and was time to put my build in motion. I tear it down and get a better look at it, worth the price Went to my painter who has done 7 bike paint jobs for me and book an appointment. The crazy thing is he has a 12/14 week waiting list. So book my date and head off to the bike shop to talk parts. Then it was the wheels, I'm not using the Rev-X wheels and have always been a tri-spoke guy. Try finding 650c tri-spokes, nobody is making them anymore. Three weeks ago I found a rear tri-spoke that just came in Friday. Now I'm waiting on a guy to except my offer for his front tri-spoke. Sent off some paint ideas to my painter Friday and should see some samples in a week or two. So most things are coming together and I can't wait to send it to the painter October 11th. Once back from the painter the final build will take place. 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kzoo Posted September 12, 2021 Popular Post Share #2 Posted September 12, 2021 My backup bike is a black KM40. Daughter#3 uses it as her road bike. AND I have an extra set of Specialized tri-spoke wheels for it - hey sound sweet. My bike has some history. The original owner won the US triathlon championship on it and placed 5th at Kona - before the started calling it the Iron Man . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipp2001 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted September 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Kzoo said: My backup bike is a black KM40. Daughter#3 uses it as her road bike. AND I have an extra set of Specialized tri-spoke wheels for it - hey sound sweet. My bike has some history. The original owner won the US triathlon championship on it and placed 5th at Kona - before the started calling it the Iron Man . If you ever feel some crazy urge to sell that extra set of tri-spokes let me know. I'd be very interested if they are 650C. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted September 12, 2021 Share #4 Posted September 12, 2021 Very cool, I remember when Kestrels came out. Seemed to be ahead of the times. Nice bike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted September 12, 2021 Share #5 Posted September 12, 2021 Nice bike. I like the rare occasions when I see someone riding one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted September 12, 2021 Share #6 Posted September 12, 2021 Nice bike cave. It looks a bit like where SW keeps @Redfacedwalrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 12, 2021 Share #7 Posted September 12, 2021 36 minutes ago, Zipp2001 said: If you ever feel some crazy urge to sell that extra set of tri-spokes let me know. I'd be very interested if they are 650C. 650 tubular. They have a 1995 National Tri Championship sticker on them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 12, 2021 Share #8 Posted September 12, 2021 I would have a hard time painting over such a nice looking original finish. But I am more of a box stock than custom type of guy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted September 12, 2021 Share #9 Posted September 12, 2021 13 hours ago, Zipp2001 said: I hade been looking out for one of these for about 6 month on different selling sites. Why this frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipp2001 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted September 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Philander Seabury said: I would have a hard time painting over such a nice looking original finish. But I am more of a box stock than custom type of guy. I'm on the other end as I like to add a different touch to the bike threw it's paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipp2001 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted September 12, 2021 7 hours ago, MoseySusan said: Why this frame? When this frame design first came out my former riding partner bought one. He let me try it out and I just loved the ride, but I was already moving in a different direction with cycling. But I always kept that bike in the back of my mind. When I was almost done transforming my Zipp2001 bike into a carbon belt drive single speed I wanted a new project. That's when the KM40 came back up and the search began. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipp2001 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted September 12, 2021 9 hours ago, Kzoo said: 650 tubular. They have a 1995 National Tri Championship sticker on them. Dang I'm getting away from tubulars and will be selling off my Corima Disc and aero front wheel (tubulars) because I just don't use them anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 13, 2021 Share #13 Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/11/2021 at 9:58 PM, Zipp2001 said: I found this Kestrel KM40 at an antique sale and swap meet earlier this year. I hade been looking out for one of these for about 6 month on different selling sites. Didn't find any that I saw worth the price. Then I go to the meet and what's the first bike I see, yup this KM40. After a look I knew I was going to buy it but didn't want to seem to eager. Spent time going around the meet and then final come back and work out a price for the bike. So what's a fair price for that sort of thing??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted September 13, 2021 Share #14 Posted September 13, 2021 22 hours ago, MoseySusan said: Why this frame? That is what I was gonna ask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 13, 2021 Share #15 Posted September 13, 2021 I'm no expert in much of anything, but the physics of that design scares me. Why does that not collapse when hitting even the smallest of bumps? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 13, 2021 Share #16 Posted September 13, 2021 Her Zippy, what year is your KM40. Mine is circa '93 and has a downtube. Looks like this but in black... And bullhorn bars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipp2001 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share #17 Posted September 14, 2021 11 hours ago, Razors Edge said: So what's a fair price for that sort of thing??? As I tell people it's only worth what someone is willing to pay. So I got it for $850.00 USD, with a few things thrown in. He was asking $1100.00 but I wasn't going that high and was willing to walk away if he didn't except my offer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipp2001 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share #18 Posted September 14, 2021 6 hours ago, Square Wheels said: I'm no expert in much of anything, but the physics of that design scares me. Why does that not collapse when hitting even the smallest of bumps? No expert either but know some people who have had them forever no issues. When I got to use one back when they came out it did seem to absorb road shock quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 14, 2021 Share #19 Posted September 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Zipp2001 said: As I tell people it's only worth what someone is willing to pay. So I got it for $850.00 USD, with a few things thrown in. He was asking $1100.00 but I wasn't going that high and was willing to walk away if he didn't except my offer. I bought mine in 2010 for $800. It included the extra set of tri- spoke wheels and new Speedplay pedals and cleats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipp2001 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share #20 Posted September 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Kzoo said: Her Zippy, what year is your KM40. Mine is circa '93 and has a downtube. Looks like this but in black... And bullhorn bars. I believe he said it was from 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Beanz Posted September 14, 2021 Share #21 Posted September 14, 2021 Nice bike but I'm more impressed with the Richard Simmons aerobic workout section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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