New Kuota Kebel 2011 (changed for 2013)

glasgowbhoy

RC856 wrote:

Nice bike but the chain really should've been on the big chainring for the photo

It is ya diddy!

BBH

Looks very nice, striking in fact!.....,where the wheels from?
Think he means smallest cassette cog!! For u to look really hard!!!

noiseboyfeetman

Nice! I'm not normally a fan of bikes or wheelsets with huge decals on them but those wheels look sweet and go really well with the frame. Out of interest what wheels are they? (i'm gonna look stupid if they're Cruise Racing!)

glasgowbhoy

BBH wrote:

Looks very nice, striking in fact!.....,where the wheels from?
Think he means smallest cassette cog!! For u to look really hard!!!

Ah, right. Thought he meant the chainset. I see it's on one cog short of the big ring on the cassette. Cheers RC.

Was a bit worried it would all look a bit busy but think in this case the black/red/white theme works well. Will no doubt be the last time it looks 'showroom' as its got a full race programme ahead this year.
They are distributed by my local bike shop Solid Rock Cycles but made by 'Cruise Racing Products'. A few of the boys around here are racing on them and have had good direct opinions on them. Clinchers come in very light and at around £800 are a good deal. Full crash replacement policy too. Do a google search for more info.

Lempod

Hi, Glasgowbhoy I'm really liking the Kebel! I have a Kharma same as your old one and love it BUT I crashed last week and damaged one of the chainstays and it does not look to good. I'm currently doing some research to see what my options are?!?
1 - Crash replacement
2 - Repair (if possible)
3 - Sell as damaged and buy a new frame.

Would it be cheeky to ask how much the Kebel frame cost as crash replacement???

Cheers, Thanks.

ezine

Glasgowbhoy wrote:

388 views and nobody else seems to like it

Pretty new here around. But I do like new bike and hopefully it lasts longer than your previous Kuota.
Have you checked my new bike?

glasgowbhoy

In terms of the crash replacement you will have to deal with Dave the UK Distributer. I didn't have a great experience with him but he did get me an upgraded Kebel frame in a matter of days. It will still have to be within warranty and the cost is 50% of retail, so, about £700.
It really is a great frame and built up as above its a responsive flying machine.
Will have a look now Ezine

Lempod

Thanks for your reply!
Did he give you a price on a Kharma frame??
How long is the Kuota waranty?? On their website there is something about it being 3 years (according to Google translate?!)

glasgowbhoy

Lempod wrote:

Did he give you a price on a Kharma frame??
How long is the Kuota waranty?? On their website there is something about it being 3 years (according to Google translate?!)

Think it was about £350-£400 for another Kharma but didn't like the 2011 paint scheme and thought it was worth the upgrade when i had the chance.

Lempod

Thanks, I have just sent a message to Dave the distributor. Hopefully something can be sorted!

glasgowbhoy

Lempod wrote:

Thanks, I have just sent a message to Dave the distributor. Hopefully something can be sorted!

How did you get on? Kharma or Kebel?

Lempod

Crash replacement was for 1 year only:-( but was offered a new frame with 20% reduction. Felt it wasn't worth it so frame is being sent by bike shop to some carbon specialist in Norfolk (very good according to bike shop staff who have used the company to fix their own carbon bikes). Will be back within a fortnight. Will let you know how it goes.

glasgowbhoy

Same bike for this summer but changed my wheel decals and Bar Tape.

Bit less going on with the colour and like the toned down look a bit more.

imsimon

Looks really good!

imsimon

Looks really good!

lawrences

Looks really good!