caad 10 vs kinesis aithein
poynedexter
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i have a caad 10 which is about 5 yrs old and was considering either upgrading a few parts or buying a new kinesis aithein evo frame and fork and building a new bike.
i believe the caad 10 is a very good aluminium frame anyway, so would you consider the kenesis to be "better" or an upgrade. i had planned to use the kinesis as a racebike/ everyday bike, rather than a carbon bike.
advice?
i believe the caad 10 is a very good aluminium frame anyway, so would you consider the kenesis to be "better" or an upgrade. i had planned to use the kinesis as a racebike/ everyday bike, rather than a carbon bike.
advice?
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buy a bowman palace or do up the 10.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
mmmm now thats nice.??0
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i presume you are talking about the bowman?
utterly lovely to look at
great price
fantastic reviews
british made
hasn't got that shiyt kinesiis typeface logo all over it
whats not to like?Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
yes it is. i like the ext cables and bb too.0
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No, it’s got the even shyittier Bowman typeface all over it instead (and seriously fugly wheels).Matthewfalle wrote:i presume you are talking about the bowman?
utterly lovely to look at
great price
fantastic reviews
british made
hasn't got that shiyt kinesiis typeface logo all over it
whats not to like?Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra
Kinesis Racelight 4S
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ayjaycee wrote:
No, it’s got the even shyittier Bowman typeface all over it instead (and seriously fugly wheels).Matthewfalle wrote:i presume you are talking about the bowman?
utterly lovely to look at
great price
fantastic reviews
british made
hasn't got that shiyt kinesiis typeface logo all over it
whats not to like?
nah - bowman typeface is much nicer. kinesis is like a child's design from the 80s.
wheels are proper. i'm afraid to say you are wrong.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
poynedexter wrote:yes it is. i like the ext cables and bb too.
buy it. buy it. buy it. buy it now. buy it. buy it. buy it now.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
MF - There's no such thing as wrong in situations like that - only good tase and bad taste and we all believe that we are on the right side of the fence and that the other side is on the wrong side - in this case, I'm right but you just don't believe me!!!Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra
Kinesis Racelight 4S
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stick with the caad 10 and tart it up a bit? they are great frames.
the bowmans do look ok, but they are a bit marmite. you also( dependant on wheelset used), might have clearance issues on certain (continental) tyres. the 25mm gp4000s cause frame/stay rub with certain wheel combo's (the broader the wheel the worse it gets). 25mm tyres from other manufacturers should be ok.0 -
I enjoyed my Caad10 and had no reason to change it until it suffered catastrophic frame damage.
I replaced it with a Kinesis 4 Seasons.
I like the bottom bracket, external cable guides and ability to fit (real) mudguards.
So far I am enjoying the "K", it feels more robust, not much heavier than the Caad10 and rides better than expectations.
An unfortunate circumstance has turned out fairly well!0 -
"heavier" "better than expectations" "fairly well" are hardly strong selling points.clubsport wrote:I enjoyed my Caad10 and had no reason to change it until it suffered catastrophic frame damage.
I replaced it with a Kinesis 4 Seasons.
I like the bottom bracket, external cable guides and ability to fit (real) mudguards.
So far I am enjoying the "K", it feels more robust, not much heavier than the Caad10 and rides better than expectations.
An unfortunate circumstance has turned out fairly well!0 -
darkhairedlord wrote:
"heavier" "better than expectations" "fairly well" are hardly strong selling points.clubsport wrote:I enjoyed my Caad10 and had no reason to change it until it suffered catastrophic frame damage.
I replaced it with a Kinesis 4 Seasons.
I like the bottom bracket, external cable guides and ability to fit (real) mudguards.
So far I am enjoying the "K", it feels more robust, not much heavier than the Caad10 and rides better than expectations.
An unfortunate circumstance has turned out fairly well!
If you selectively quote you may frame the response to suit your agenda.
After frame damage that finished my Caad10, I was happy to replace it with something slightly more robust. A slight increase in weight to accompany that robustness is expected?
My initial realistic expectations for the Kinesis were not realised, it rides well and isn't any slower than my old Caad on the road.
As an all round package, considering you don't see one on every group ride, I am only backing up the initial posters suggestion to consider a Kinesis as an alternative, based on real world, non forum warrior experience!
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ayjaycee wrote:MF - There's no such thing as wrong in situations like that - only good tase and bad taste and we all believe that we are on the right side of the fence and that the other side is on the wrong side - in this case, I'm right but you just don't believe me!!! Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
As someone who has only just finished a Kinesis 4S build for winter use, I'll go further and say it's a really good bike. I got it roadworthy on Saturday and have only managed a quick 25 miles on it thus far but I've got to say that I'm impressed. Feels quick and comfortable enough for me and, even a this early stage, I'm pretty sure that I'm going to enjoy it. I haven't made any conscious effort to keep the weight down but, even so, it's coming in at under 9Kg. I'm currently waiting for a pair of Kinesis Fend Offs to arrive to complete the job.Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra
Kinesis Racelight 4S
Specialized Allez Elite (Frame/Forks for sale)
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The Aithein is closest to the CAAD from the Kinesis range.......FFS! Harden up and grow a pair0
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thanks for the replies. it does sound like the caad 10 might get the nod if its a good base. i've already got the bb30 hoofed out and an external shimano fitted. so a fresh respray (i dont like the black white green look) and some new parts could be the answer.0
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Svetty wrote:The Aithein is closest to the CAAD from the Kinesis range.......
and?
its still not a CAAD or a Palace.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
poynedexter wrote:thanks for the replies. it does sound like the caad 10 might get the nod if its a good base. i've already got the bb30 hoofed out and an external shimano fitted. so a fresh respray (i dont like the black white green look) and some new parts could be the answer.
powder coat it hot pink, black cannondale logos, black deep rims, black everthing else.
it'll look freaking mega.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
I think this is a nicer colour for a respray , I’ll probably get my caad12 done like this.
https://www.donedeal.ie/view/199654700 -
hmm a bit "orange-peel" on the spraying and a bit "Cadbury" on the colour.Gary sparrow wrote:I think this is a nicer colour for a respray , I’ll probably get my caad12 done like this.
https://www.donedeal.ie/view/19965470
Each to their own.0 -
its a bit 1990 cannondale bottom end mtb.
hot pink will rock. all black kit as well.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Gary sparrow wrote:I think this is a nicer colour for a respray , I’ll probably get my caad12 done like this.
https://www.donedeal.ie/view/19965470
Or buy a Trek Emonda ALR
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SloppySchleckonds wrote:Gary sparrow wrote:I think this is a nicer colour for a respray , I’ll probably get my caad12 done like this.
https://www.donedeal.ie/view/19965470
Or buy a Trek Emonda ALR
that is vile.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
My father painted the exterior timber on our house that colour in the early 70's. Looked crap then and looks crap on the trek. Although it is just lipstick on pig.Matthewfalle wrote:SloppySchleckonds wrote:Gary sparrow wrote:I think this is a nicer colour for a respray , I’ll probably get my caad12 done like this.
https://www.donedeal.ie/view/19965470
Or buy a Trek Emonda ALR
that is vile.0 -
I love the purple paint on the trek. Although nothing like as good as the 2019 Cannondale CAADX Ultegra.Insta: ATEnduranceCoaching
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darkhairedlord wrote:
My father painted the exterior timber on our house that colour in the early 70's. Looked crap then and looks crap on the trek. Although it is just lipstick on pig.Matthewfalle wrote:SloppySchleckonds wrote:Gary sparrow wrote:I think this is a nicer colour for a respray , I’ll probably get my caad12 done like this.
https://www.donedeal.ie/view/19965470
Or buy a Trek Emonda ALR
that is vile.
sorry- he painted your house purple?Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
NapoleonD wrote:I love the purple paint on the trek. Although nothing like as good as the 2019 Cannondale CAADX Ultegra.
sorry Nap but it looks like Halfords rattle cans chosen by a 17 year old chav.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Marketing by focus group innit.Matthewfalle wrote:NapoleonD wrote:I love the purple paint on the trek. Although nothing like as good as the 2019 Cannondale CAADX Ultegra.
sorry Nap but it looks like Halfords rattle cans chosen by a 17 year old chav.0
