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H. Guy
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I was always fascinated by the Kestrels of yore: the full monocoque SCi
and EMS. Now that I can consider buying one, I see that their bikes all
appear to be two-piecers: a front & rear triangle stuck together in some
manner.
I've also heard that they are outsourcing the manufacturing to China to
make them more price competitive. Anybody have the full scoop (and
reports of what the QC is like if that's the case)?
Never having had the chance to ride the old swoopy frames, I have no
idea how these new ones compare. Might I be better served by seeking
out an older monocoque instead of the glued/bolted ones they're
putting out now? I'd always heard how great the old ones felt, but
the new ones, frankly, don't feel that different from the other bikes
i've been trying on.
TIA for any reports/advice/personal anecdotes.
and EMS. Now that I can consider buying one, I see that their bikes all
appear to be two-piecers: a front & rear triangle stuck together in some
manner.
I've also heard that they are outsourcing the manufacturing to China to
make them more price competitive. Anybody have the full scoop (and
reports of what the QC is like if that's the case)?
Never having had the chance to ride the old swoopy frames, I have no
idea how these new ones compare. Might I be better served by seeking
out an older monocoque instead of the glued/bolted ones they're
putting out now? I'd always heard how great the old ones felt, but
the new ones, frankly, don't feel that different from the other bikes
i've been trying on.
TIA for any reports/advice/personal anecdotes.