Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Kestrel
2012 Kestrel Talon Road (105)
Value Guide market data · 2012 Kestrel Talon Road (105)
12-month trend
2%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
29%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2012 Kestrel Talon Road (105)
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Talon model years
2019$3,719 - $4,319▲ 23% vs. 2012
2018$3,533 - $4,103▲ 17% vs. 2012
2017$1,627 - $1,889▼ 46% vs. 2012
2016$1,627 - $1,889▼ 46% vs. 2012
2015$1,366 - $1,587▼ 55% vs. 2012
2014$1,487 - $1,727▼ 51% vs. 2012
2013$1,654 - $1,921▼ 45% vs. 2012
2012$3,022 - $3,509Currently viewing
2011$3,302 - $3,834▲ 9% vs. 2012
2010$3,116 - $3,618▲ 3% vs. 2012
2009$3,255 - $3,780▲ 8% vs. 2012
2008$2,930 - $3,402▼ 3% vs. 2012
2007$4,278 - $4,968▲ 42% vs. 2012
2005$2,139 - $2,484▼ 29% vs. 2012
2004$4,417 - $5,129▲ 46% vs. 20122003$4,685 - $5,441▲ 55% vs. 2012
2002$3,217 - $3,736▲ 6% vs. 20122012 Talon Road (105) lineup
Overview
About this bike
2012 Kestrel Talon Road (105) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Kestrel EMS Pro SL with a carbon steerer
- Frame
- Kestrel 700k/800k carbon fiber
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano 105
- Chainrings
- 53/39
- Crankset
- FSA Gossamer
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano 105
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano 4600, 10-speed: 11-25
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano 105
- Shifters
- Shimano 105
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Shimano 105
- Brakes
- Oval Concepts 500
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Oval Concepts 300S
- Saddle
- Oval Concepts 500 with CrMo rails
- Seatpost
- Kestrel EMS Pro
- Stem
- Oval 300
- Grips
- Kestrel EVA Foam w/gel
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- Hutchinson Equinox, 700 x 23c
- Hubs
- See Rims/Wheels
- Rims
- Oval Concepts 330 Carbon/aluminum, 30mm deep
- Spokes
- See Rims/Wheels
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.