Kinesis KR810

wilkij1975

Hi all

Just thought i'd share some pics of my new Kinesis KR810.

I got it on a great deal just before xmas and moved all the bits across from my Cannondale. Some bits are nothing special but I will be up-grading over time. Its a size 54 which is suprising as i'm 6'5" tall but the sizing is virtually the same as an old Allez I had that fit me perfectly. Here are some pics:







Frame: Kinesis KR810 Size 54
Forks: Kinesis Tracer
Bars: Cannondale C3
Stem: Easton EA70

Front Brake Lever: Shimano Sora
Front Caliper: Cannondale
Rear Brake Lever: Shimano Sora
Rear Caliper: Cannondale

Shifters: Shimano Sora
Front Mech: Shimano 105 5700
Rear Mech: Shimano 105 5700

Seat: Prologo Choice Max
Seat Post: Easton EA50
Seat Post Clamp: Kinesis

Cranks: Shimano 105 5600
Pedals: Shimano 105 5700
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Tiagra

Front Wheel: Mavic Aksium Race
Tire: Schwalbe Durano

Back Wheel: Mavic Aksium Race
Tire: Schwalbe Durano

Accessories: Sigma Speedo

Weight: Around 9Kg I think on bathroom scales

petemadoc

Good solid ride that sir

How do you find the Sora shifters work with the 105 mechs? I would have thought the shifters are 9 speed and the rear mech 10?

wilkij1975

Thanks. The shifters and mechs work fine. I knew it wouldn't be a problem with 9 speed but was concerned as Shimano say to use only 5700 shifters with the mechs. Marketing ploy I think!

betneds1976

Looking smart Wilko.

keef66

Cripes you must be bendy. That's a hooge saddle to bar drop!

Nice bike though

wilkij1975

Yes it does look like a bit of a drop. It feels OK though. I have long legs and arms and a short body so fits quite well. The saddle height isn't quite right yet either so may come down a bit and I might flip the stem so it rises slightly.

wilkij1975

Just been out for the first proper ride and it all feels pretty good (despite the saddle to bar drop!). Feels much more comfortable than my old CAAD8. Seems to soak up the bumps a lot more. Just need to get my legs up to speed now!