Design Story
4000LTD/Pro Timetrial + Triathlon Bike
Kestrel | ASI
When the Kestrel 4000LTD/Pro debuted at Interbike 2009 it was the slipperiest bicycle on the planet. Since its debute, it has gone on to win multiple top design awards and it’s riders consistently take top marks in racing competitions such as the Kona Ironman.
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Kestrel wanted to expand their reach into the premium competition market and develope a revolutionary high-end timetrial/triathlon bike.
The development effort used the industrial design process to establish a Kestrel visual brand language; integrate revolutionary molded-composite features with cutting-edge aesthetic identity; and innovate within the confines of UCI regulations.
Design explorations drew inspiration from Kestrel's legacy of evocative expression of forward motion. The concept uses a ruthlessly horizontal line cutting through the frame to define the seatstay bridge, fork crown, and link the other tubes together.
The final streamlined design embodies the visible idea of horizontal air flowing smoothly over complex surfacing. The tube profiles taper to knife-sharp trailing edges, communicating precision and high technicality.
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