With a nod to how quickly the gravel segment has grown in popularity, notably over the last few years, Kestrel’s product team has been fine-tuning the brand’s interpretation of the category; and the new Kestrel TER-X will make its debut later this year.
Using over 40 years of carbon construction expertise, Kestrel set out to create an efficient, lightweight platform that has plenty of tyre clearance and performance features. The TER-X was specifically designed to meet the needs of riders looking to tackle gravel racing, off-road trail riding, or a weekend away bike packing.
In crafting the frame, Kestrel set out with two goals in mind. The first being efficiency and optimization of rider output. To accomplish this, the bottom bracket area is oversized, with asymmetrically shaped chain stays to combat pedalling and braking forces. Meanwhile, an oversized headtube optimizes steering precision.
To address its second goal – ride quality – Kestrel tuned the seat stays by flattening their profile, with a focus on vertical compliance and increased lateral stiffness. The seat tube features a flex zone created by incorporating a radius and specific layup that reduces high frequency vibrations commonly found on gravel/b-roads.
The sculpted seat tube also improves tyre clearance allowing for a 700 x 47mm tyre. The fork features a progressive taper design that also helps reduce high-frequency vibrations. In addition, the fork has two water bottle cage mounts and accommodates fenders, maximizing the bike’s range and versatility.
Details:
- Full carbon gravel/adventure frame using proprietary KSL (Kestrel Super Light) Ultra high modulus carbon featuring high compaction EPS moulding in high stress areas (head tube, bottom bracket)
- Full carbon fork with dual water bottle mounts, fender mounts
- Available in seven sizes: 46/49/52/54/56/58/61
- Frame features three water bottle mounts and a top tube direct mount for bento boxes, and is compatible with fenders and rear rack
- 68mm BSA threaded bottom bracket
- Tyre clearance: 700 x 47 / 650 x 2.1
