Kinesis TK2 Racelight

gwillis

Frame: Kinesis TK2 Racelight 51cm
Forks: Kinesis DC07 winter fork
Bars: PLT compact 42cm
Stem: FSA alloy
Headset: FSA IS2
Shifters: Shimano Tiagra 10 speed
Cables: Shimano
Front / Rear Mech: Tiagra
Seat: Pro San Marco Ponza Power
Seat Post: FSA SLK Carbon 27.2
Seat Post Clamp: n/a
Cranks: Tiagra compact
Cassette: Ultegra 11-25
Chain : SRAM 10 speed
Pedals: Shimano 105 spd
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Tiagrs
Wheels: Planet X model B
Tyres: Conti Gatorskins

Just build this up heavily assisted by Broadribb Cycles Newport (Gulio is a gent).
Its going to be my winter ride and im really impressed with how well made the frame is and after taking it out on a quick 20 miler tonight how well it handles.

The 10 speed tiagra is very positive and the model B's roll really fast.

Im struggling with the fit at the moment and although Ive left a bit of room on the steerer im crossing my fingers ive not made a schoolboy error. The geometry is a bit more racey than my other bikes (more sportive biased). Overall im very pleased, just need to fix my sks full mudgards on im ready for the wet stuff!!

macdesigner

Great looking bike!!

I've just got myself the same TK2 frame and carbon fork for winter / wet weather rides and it's a great combo. I'm running SRAM Force with 3T gear and Easton SL wheels etc...

They are great looking frames although my first one was returned due to a warranty issue and Kinesis UK dealt with it swiftly with excellent communication - can't speak highly of them and Infinity Cycles in Durham who built it up for me.

jonni3

Very nice looking bike, that white stuff is gonna get dirty quickly, but it really does go with the overall look of the bike ......

gwillis

Cheers for positive comments. The white saddle was a ebay cheapy until I can find ny perch of choice (fizik aliante). I can't fault kinesis either all my questions have be quickly answered and I'm looking forward to using this over the next few months. I've fitted the sks guards today in white (was going for black but thought white might tie in more a bit more and also add to me being more visible).

@macdesigner please post a pic would love to see it

gwillis

Set phasers to stun Mr zulu we have mudguards

jonni3

gwillis wrote:

Set phasers to stun Mr zulu we have mudguards

Your link didn't seem to work for me ? fixed it now, looking good & very visable

gwillis

Cheers , was trying to sort it on my Android phone.... Not easy.

macdesigner

gwillis... pic posted as requested - still need to set the front guard a bit better from looking at this image

gwillis

looks great and the sram / black mudguards give it the right look . I wish I was as flexible as you fella but the back wont take it. Im about to change my bars for my usual choice of 3T ergos or possible a white pair of deda rhw02 as the drop suits me better. I prefer the black mudguards to be honest but its too late now.

I find the frame a real shock to ride and it climbs really well. How you getting on with yours?

macdesigner

I've not put enough miles on it yet to make an honest comment on the frame, I've got some friends who've ridden the TK2 for a while now and they all report good things. I'm sure in a month or so I'll add to his thread.

Decidd to go with black guards, saddle and bar tape with it being mainly a winter bike, my others bikes are the opposite... white saddle and tape etc.

sbmungo

Wish mine looked like these. Mines absolutely battered from the winter altho the old paint job was pretty delicate by any standards. Get yourself some pannier racks fill the bags with spuds then go riding...proper man bike.