Kinesis T2 sizing

spadve71

Looking at buying the Kinesis T2 frame for my new winter bike and would like to know if i am getting the right size for me.Bit of info,i am 5ft 8" tall and all my other bikes are a 54 frame but i have heard that the t2 has a long top tube.If any t2 owners out there could give me a bit of feedback that would be spot on.Cheers in advance

bondurant

They are quite long. I'm 5/10 and got a 54. The second time tonight I get to post this! Allows you to compare an existing bike with a potential new one. I used it myself when buying a tk3, which has the same dimensions as a t2 these days I think.
https://docs.zoho.com/sheet/published.d ... 81abdf96a7

spadve71

Bondurant wrote:

They are quite long. I'm 5/10 and got a 54. The second time tonight I get to post this! Allows you to compare an existing bike with a potential new one. I used it myself when buying a tk3, which has the same dimensions as a t2 these days I think.
https://docs.zoho.com/sheet/published.d ... 81abdf96a7

Bondurant,thanks for that.Will have ago with this when i get home.The 54 may well be touch to big then?

bondurant

Hard to say. That spreadsheet helped base my decision on facts, so I hope it helps you in the same way. I thought I might have to get a 51 but the spreadsheet showed me I would get the closest fit to a bike I knew fitted me by buying a 54. You can play about with spacer stack, stem angle and length and see what differences to stack and reach it makes.

spadve71

Bondurant wrote:

Hard to say. That spreadsheet helped base my decision on facts, so I hope it helps you in the same way. I thought I might have to get a 51 but the spreadsheet showed me I would get the closest fit to a bike I knew fitted me by buying a 54. You can play about with spacer stack, stem angle and length and see what differences to stack and reach it makes.

Looking on the Kinesis website it puts me into the 54 frame size so will have a play with the spreadsheet tonight when i get in from work to check i am right for the 54 and thanks again

macdesigner

I'm 5'10" and ride a 54cm TK2 built up as a winter bike.

Hope this helps,
macdesigner

teebs_123

5' 11" and ride a 54 TK2

Bordersroadie

spadve71 wrote:

Looking at buying the Kinesis T2 frame for my new winter bike and would like to know if i am getting the right size for me.Bit of info,i am 5ft 8" tall and all my other bikes are a 54 frame but i have heard that the t2 has a long top tube.If any t2 owners out there could give me a bit of feedback that would be spot on.Cheers in advance

I'm 5'8" with an inside leg of 31" if I recall correctly. The T2 does have a long top tube so I went for the 51 which fits me perfectly, although I took the additional step of getting a 90mm stem instead of the 100mm which I would usually use.

I'd guess a 51 would be better for you. If you have an existing bike you could look at the geometry on the Kinesis website and superimpose it on your existing bike. This is what I did and was able to get the same bike fit as my (longer seat and head tube/shorter top tube than the T2) summer bike, using a shorter stem as I mentioned.

Great frames with proper clearance for real mudguards and 25c tyres. My mate is a powerful rider and general high-mileage kit-trasher and his has probably got 8,000 miles on it with no issues. That sold it to me and mine's put 3k miles on this last year

spadve71

Bordersroadie wrote:

spadve71 wrote:

Looking at buying the Kinesis T2 frame for my new winter bike and would like to know if i am getting the right size for me.Bit of info,i am 5ft 8" tall and all my other bikes are a 54 frame but i have heard that the t2 has a long top tube.If any t2 owners out there could give me a bit of feedback that would be spot on.Cheers in advance

I'm 5'8" with an inside leg of 31" if I recall correctly. The T2 does have a long top tube so I went for the 51 which fits me perfectly, although I took the additional step of getting a 90mm stem instead of the 100mm which I would usually use.

I'd guess a 51 would be better for you. If you have an existing bike you could look at the geometry on the Kinesis website and superimpose it on your existing bike. This is what I did and was able to get the same bike fit as my (longer seat and head tube/shorter top tube than the T2) summer bike, using a shorter stem as I mentioned.

Great frames with proper clearance for real mudguards and 25c tyres. My mate is a powerful rider and general high-mileage kit-trasher and his has probably got 8,000 miles on it with no issues. That sold it to me and mine's put 3k miles on this last year

Mac,Teebs thanks for your input.Borders thanks for the reply and I seem to be about the same size as yourself.My summer bike is about the same as the 51 frame so will take the plunge and order one.Any one seen any good deals on the 51 frames?

keef66

I'm 5' 6" but with longer legs / shorter torso and found a 54 too much of a stretch when being fitted for my Tk. The 51 is perfect.

spadve71

keef66 wrote:

I'm 5' 6" but with longer legs / shorter torso and found a 54 too much of a stretch when being fitted for my Tk. The 51 is perfect.

Keef thanks,defo a 51 frame for me so just looking for the best deal

teebs_123

spadve71 wrote:

Bordersroadie wrote:

spadve71 wrote:

Looking at buying the Kinesis T2 frame for my new winter bike and would like to know if i am getting the right size for me.Bit of info,i am 5ft 8" tall and all my other bikes are a 54 frame but i have heard that the t2 has a long top tube.If any t2 owners out there could give me a bit of feedback that would be spot on.Cheers in advance

I'm 5'8" with an inside leg of 31" if I recall correctly. The T2 does have a long top tube so I went for the 51 which fits me perfectly, although I took the additional step of getting a 90mm stem instead of the 100mm which I would usually use.

I'd guess a 51 would be better for you. If you have an existing bike you could look at the geometry on the Kinesis website and superimpose it on your existing bike. This is what I did and was able to get the same bike fit as my (longer seat and head tube/shorter top tube than the T2) summer bike, using a shorter stem as I mentioned.

Great frames with proper clearance for real mudguards and 25c tyres. My mate is a powerful rider and general high-mileage kit-trasher and his has probably got 8,000 miles on it with no issues. That sold it to me and mine's put 3k miles on this last year

Mac,Teebs thanks for your input.Borders thanks for the reply and I seem to be about the same size as yourself.My summer bike is about the same as the 51 frame so will take the plunge and order one.Any one seen any good deals on the 51 frames?

I got a great deal on a full build from York Cycleworks. Ask for Sam or Fraz.

spadve71

Teebs_123 wrote:

spadve71 wrote:

Bordersroadie wrote:

spadve71 wrote:

Looking at buying the Kinesis T2 frame for my new winter bike and would like to know if i am getting the right size for me.Bit of info,i am 5ft 8" tall and all my other bikes are a 54 frame but i have heard that the t2 has a long top tube.If any t2 owners out there could give me a bit of feedback that would be spot on.Cheers in advance

I'm 5'8" with an inside leg of 31" if I recall correctly. The T2 does have a long top tube so I went for the 51 which fits me perfectly, although I took the additional step of getting a 90mm stem instead of the 100mm which I would usually use.

I'd guess a 51 would be better for you. If you have an existing bike you could look at the geometry on the Kinesis website and superimpose it on your existing bike. This is what I did and was able to get the same bike fit as my (longer seat and head tube/shorter top tube than the T2) summer bike, using a shorter stem as I mentioned.

Great frames with proper clearance for real mudguards and 25c tyres. My mate is a powerful rider and general high-mileage kit-trasher and his has probably got 8,000 miles on it with no issues. That sold it to me and mine's put 3k miles on this last year

Mac,Teebs thanks for your input.Borders thanks for the reply and I seem to be about the same size as yourself.My summer bike is about the same as the 51 frame so will take the plunge and order one.Any one seen any good deals on the 51 frames?

I got a great deal on a full build from York Cycleworks. Ask for Sam or Fraz.

Teebs,I live in York and got my trek from them and got a good deal.Will give them a ring to see what they can do