Kinesis Racelight Gran Fondo Ti v2

tommo7567

Frame: Kinesis GranFondo Titanium v2
Forks: Kinesis Tracer carbon
Bars: Pro PLT
Stem: Pro PLT
Headset: FSA
Bar Tape: Merida

Front Brake Lever: Ultegra 6800
Front Caliper: Shimano Long Drop
Rear Brake Lever: Ultegra 6800
Rear Caliper: Shimano Long Drop

Shifters: Ultegra 6800
Front Mech: Ultegra 6800 band-on
Rear Mech: Ultegra LS

Seat: Pro Turnix Ti rails
Seat Post: USE Sumo carbon


Cranks: Shimano Ultegra 6800 172.5
Chainring(s): Ultegra 50/34 compact
Chain: Ultegra
Cassette: Ultegra 11-28
Pedals: Shimano carbon composite

Front Wheel, Back Wheel: Fulcrum Racing Quattro 35mm/ Continental Grand Prix 23

Weight: 8.88kg total

ledeev

Love it, excellent. Not tempted by discs?

tommo7567

I was very tempted by the Kinesis Tripster ATR, but was even more tempted by the Gran fondo

Markjaspi

I get the feeling that the pictures don't do the bike justice, nice!

dwanes

Markjaspi wrote:

I get the feeling that the pictures don't do the bike justice, nice!

This^^

bertjefred

Great bike, but maybe add a bit more chain. I know you won't ever ride in this gear with both large cogs, but the derailler seems very streched.

dwanes

bertjefred wrote:

Great bike, but maybe add a bit more chain. I know you won't ever ride in this gear with both large cogs, but the derailler seems very streched.

It could be due to the chain having to cater for such a wide ratio cassette. But I am sure tommo can answer that.

tommo7567

Thanks for the comments.

You're right the photos don't do the bike justice which is a shame as it is an amazing ride and looks great in the flesh (so to speak).

As for the chain, all I can say is this is the one supplied with that groupset. It is a long cage rear derailleur and wide ratio cassette so probably exacerbates the issue, but works perfectly well so I have no problems with it, but yes would rarely if ever ride in that combination...it does adhere to the photo rules though

For me the ride quality knocks spots off carbon and the groupset is almost flawless.