Xtri.com interviewed Charlotte Paul after her big win at Ironman™ China.
An excerpt of the interview...
Xtri.com: In the past couple of years, Kestrel has been making a comeback of sorts into the tri world, sponsoring you, Dede Griesbauer, Michael Lovato and Pip Taylor, among others. The Airfoil in particular looks different than a typical bike – what’s it like to ride?
Charlotte: The Airfoil is awesome to ride. I was riding the last model before I was sponsored by Kestrel, so it was me who approached Kestrel as my first choice of sponsor. My new Airfoil Pro SE is stiffer and lighter than the last one. The Airfoil is no less stiff due to the missing downtube and there's less wind resistance from cross winds due to less surface area. For me being vertically challenged (5ft 3) this bike is a great fit. I ride the 47cm frame, with 650 wheels, and with the super short head tube length of 7.6cms I can get in quite an aggressive aero position which is very comfortable.
It's exciting times for Kestrel, and it's great to be involved in their comeback. They're bringing out a new TT bike this year which looks hot! and is smashing it in the wind tunnel.
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