Why do you need a frameset? So you bought this nice bike direct from the internet, and it looked great and they said it was marked down. Nice way to get started and why pay those gouging bike shops anyway? Then you got the bike. It was heavy, and didn't feel right, especially going downhill. The welds had gaps in them, the paint was patchy and dirty looking. And your friends smirked every time you tried to brag about the great deal you got online. But Shimano is Shimano, so you can save face and transfer your parts to this sweet, carbon frame. It's the real deal.

Combining over 25 years of carbon fiber bike design, a healthy knowledge of aerodynamics, and an appreciation for the importance of comfort, Kestrel's RT-1000 SL Frameset has a taller head tube putting you in the perfect position for power and comfort. Complementing the quick, responsive frame is Kestrel's carbon fork that rails corners with authority and an aerodynamic carbon seatpost.