Replacing a Kinesis Racelight for another all rounder.
Discussion
Im considering selling my winter/all weather Kinesis Racelight and looking for something that fits.
Bought the Racelight a couple of years ago, and it's shod with a 105 Tiagra mix with some solid CXP22 wheels, 25mm tyres and full guards. Its great at what it does and it's a beautifully smooth ride however, I don't think the frame fits me too well. Im 5'8 and bought a 51 because the top tubes on these bikes are quite long. To compensate I've had to run with all the spacers underneath and the stem flipped. I still get some pain around the shoulder blades.
If I'm to replace, I want discs, capability to run 28 or even 32mm tyres, long distance comfort and not carbon. I have a Supersix 105 carbon which I use in good weather. If however, one bike could be versatile enough to replace both (it would need to be lightweight to contend some steep Yorkshire climbs) then I would do it.
Im thinking of going for something with a more compliant relaxed geometry. Suggestions? Immediate thoughts are Genesis Equilibrium, PlanetX London Road,
Kinesis Tripster (or more likely pro6 given budget). Any suggestions?
Bought the Racelight a couple of years ago, and it's shod with a 105 Tiagra mix with some solid CXP22 wheels, 25mm tyres and full guards. Its great at what it does and it's a beautifully smooth ride however, I don't think the frame fits me too well. Im 5'8 and bought a 51 because the top tubes on these bikes are quite long. To compensate I've had to run with all the spacers underneath and the stem flipped. I still get some pain around the shoulder blades.
If I'm to replace, I want discs, capability to run 28 or even 32mm tyres, long distance comfort and not carbon. I have a Supersix 105 carbon which I use in good weather. If however, one bike could be versatile enough to replace both (it would need to be lightweight to contend some steep Yorkshire climbs) then I would do it.
Im thinking of going for something with a more compliant relaxed geometry. Suggestions? Immediate thoughts are Genesis Equilibrium, PlanetX London Road,
Kinesis Tripster (or more likely pro6 given budget). Any suggestions?
I've been looking at similar bikes recently and the Canyon Inflite AL 9.0S looks hard to beat:
https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road/inflite/2016/inf...
Ultegra, DT Swiss wheels, hydraulic discs, aluminium frame with 'guard mounts, £1,400 and 8.2kg so a similar weight to some non disc carbon road bikes at a similar price.
https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road/inflite/2016/inf...
Ultegra, DT Swiss wheels, hydraulic discs, aluminium frame with 'guard mounts, £1,400 and 8.2kg so a similar weight to some non disc carbon road bikes at a similar price.
Edited by Roman on Thursday 3rd March 08:02
Chicken Chaser said:
Im considering selling my winter/all weather Kinesis Racelight and looking for something that fits.
If I'm to replace, I want discs, capability to run 28 or even 32mm tyres, long distance comfort and not carbon. I have a Supersix 105 carbon which I use in good weather. If however, one bike could be versatile enough to replace both (it would need to be lightweight to contend some steep Yorkshire climbs) then I would do it.
i cannot recommend highly enough the tripster atr. run it now for a good couple of years. after buying it i sold all my other road bikes as they just weren't required. it's comfortable, relaxed, plenty fast enough. i commute on it with 25's in the summer, 32's in the winter (with guards) and just bought some 40's for some offroad. i've done long distance (130 miles), lake district (all the usual suspect passes and climbs) and cannot fault it. i've just upgraded to full hydraulic brakes so as far as i am concerned now i have the perfect bike for all occasions. i'm currently running 11-32 on rear and 36/46 front. i very rarely spin out. the 11-32 set up on the rear is really for the offroad side, it came standard with 11-25 which was what i did all the lakes with. bite the bullet, spend the money, lie back and bask in the glorious glow of titanium framed awesome sauce.If I'm to replace, I want discs, capability to run 28 or even 32mm tyres, long distance comfort and not carbon. I have a Supersix 105 carbon which I use in good weather. If however, one bike could be versatile enough to replace both (it would need to be lightweight to contend some steep Yorkshire climbs) then I would do it.
So much choice! A mate's got an Inflite, another a CdF, another a Niner (lush) some on here have Arkoses, they're all good 
Here's my London Road (now with Racelight wheels funnily enough) sporting 38s and full guards. Rack mounts too.
Got the frameset for £150 when they were knocking em out half price. Built up with 10s 105 and BB7s.
Goes well off road too with the guards and stuff off.
Here's my London Road (now with Racelight wheels funnily enough) sporting 38s and full guards. Rack mounts too.
Got the frameset for £150 when they were knocking em out half price. Built up with 10s 105 and BB7s.
Goes well off road too with the guards and stuff off.
Wow, that Canyon is serious value! Nowhere to try them though so tough to say whether or not it'll fit. Should really get a bike fit done.
I know so much choice! I like the idea of combining both but may miss having 2. To have one always ready at for good days and one for wet weather is pretty nice to have.
I know so much choice! I like the idea of combining both but may miss having 2. To have one always ready at for good days and one for wet weather is pretty nice to have.
Just a thought here, but is the problem the drop on the Kinesis rather than the reach? The head tube on my T2 is about 20-25mm shorter than my Emonda. So for the same fit I have very different stem and spacer combos. Assuming the Cannondale is comortable maybe measure the drop and reach then replicate that on the Kinesis.
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