Having had and ridden my Kinesis for some weeks now I thought I would share my thoughts...There was a review some 4 years ago on the original tk frame and it seemed to offer everything in a bike I sought...ie versatility and more importantly secure handling
http://m.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-kinesis-racelight-tk-28905
My commuting bike before the tk2 was a Giant Defy with 105...I still have and I still ride..it is excellent also handles well...but there is something missing that the tk2 has...it puts a big grin on my face
I had my tk2 built up with campag veloce groupset, which I personally prefer to the shimano 105 and on my first ride I was instantly impressed by its sureness, comfort and handling....this is one baby that is a joy to ride. On the bikes first proper clean/wash I turned it upside down and to my utter disappointment I noticed a bad dent in the frame...where or how it happened I do not know
I was not happy and did not blame my LBS or the manufacturer...all I know is that I did not cause this damage but I sure was disappointed. My LBS (Webbs Warmely Bristol) said that if I decided to buy a new frame, at cost, they would build again for free (transfer all bits over etc) and sell the old frame in their shop (where it is now) I went ahead (you must remember i love this bike!) and waited some 5 weeks for the build to be complete. I started riding it again some 3 weeks ago and on my first week covered some 135 miles commuting to and from Bristol...but adding in extra miles as this a lovely machine to ride....but would you believe it...this Wednesday evening as I was returning home, and chatting to a fellow runer I met along the way, my bike wheel skidded on some mud (for those of you who know Bristol the left of the entrance at the Vue complex) and went down hard on my left shoulder...my friend beside said are you all right and hey thats a nice bike!...was it still nice I hear you say
Well the only real damage was the wheel skewers which was marked/scored (but I have since replaced) and the frame appears perfect...the might be a stone chip at the back but it is 99% perfect...lets be honest I was going to fall of the bike at some stage (snow/ice/mud/leaves/pedestrian/children...etc...one of them will get you finally) but it's a pit it had to happen so soon after having the bike back from a frame replacement. I actually ended up with scuffed legs and a badly bruised elbow...so bad I had to take yesterday and today off work ( watching Bradley and Cav at the tdf had nothing to do with it) So having cleaned the bike up, replaced the skewers re-oiled etc...I set out this morning on a little 20miler before watching Cav startle us with an amazing finish at the tdf. To end this little story I just want to say I love this bike, I love riding it, it handles like a dream and whatever scrapes and adventures are ahead of us you can be assured that me and tk2 will remain friends and life long cycling companions
http://m.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-kinesis-racelight-tk-28905
My commuting bike before the tk2 was a Giant Defy with 105...I still have and I still ride..it is excellent also handles well...but there is something missing that the tk2 has...it puts a big grin on my face
I had my tk2 built up with campag veloce groupset, which I personally prefer to the shimano 105 and on my first ride I was instantly impressed by its sureness, comfort and handling....this is one baby that is a joy to ride. On the bikes first proper clean/wash I turned it upside down and to my utter disappointment I noticed a bad dent in the frame...where or how it happened I do not know
I was not happy and did not blame my LBS or the manufacturer...all I know is that I did not cause this damage but I sure was disappointed. My LBS (Webbs Warmely Bristol) said that if I decided to buy a new frame, at cost, they would build again for free (transfer all bits over etc) and sell the old frame in their shop (where it is now) I went ahead (you must remember i love this bike!) and waited some 5 weeks for the build to be complete. I started riding it again some 3 weeks ago and on my first week covered some 135 miles commuting to and from Bristol...but adding in extra miles as this a lovely machine to ride....but would you believe it...this Wednesday evening as I was returning home, and chatting to a fellow runer I met along the way, my bike wheel skidded on some mud (for those of you who know Bristol the left of the entrance at the Vue complex) and went down hard on my left shoulder...my friend beside said are you all right and hey thats a nice bike!...was it still nice I hear you say
Well the only real damage was the wheel skewers which was marked/scored (but I have since replaced) and the frame appears perfect...the might be a stone chip at the back but it is 99% perfect...lets be honest I was going to fall of the bike at some stage (snow/ice/mud/leaves/pedestrian/children...etc...one of them will get you finally) but it's a pit it had to happen so soon after having the bike back from a frame replacement. I actually ended up with scuffed legs and a badly bruised elbow...so bad I had to take yesterday and today off work ( watching Bradley and Cav at the tdf had nothing to do with it) So having cleaned the bike up, replaced the skewers re-oiled etc...I set out this morning on a little 20miler before watching Cav startle us with an amazing finish at the tdf. To end this little story I just want to say I love this bike, I love riding it, it handles like a dream and whatever scrapes and adventures are ahead of us you can be assured that me and tk2 will remain friends and life long cycling companions
