DH and I both ride Kestrel Evokes with Ultegra. We LOVE these rides! I came from an aluminum Cannondale, and the Kestrel is a much nicer ride - stiff when you need it to be, still comfortable and VERY responsive. I found that climbing was much easier when I moved to this as well.

If I had to do it again, I would go with a Kestrel because of the quality, and the great price point! I train and race on this bike.

BTW - we both just tricked ours out with Zipps for this year. I'll let you know how those work out (but the total bike weight is now in the sub 18 lb range).

SheFly