The tripster at bikes rory and i are riding are the first results of a planned longterm design collaboration between mike a passionate engineer who worked at jcb and rolls royce and upgrade, whose kinesis uk and pivot bikes mike was already riding. The kinesis tripster at frameset takes our years of experience gained from the now legendary tripster atr and our range of championship winning cyclocross bikes, to create a bike capable of almost all terrains and adventures for all seasons. Twas a complete bike, using the tripster alloy build kit from upgrade bikes with the exception on fitting ultegra mechs and the fizik saddlekinesis. Kinesis tripster at frameset seeon yellow probikekit new. But it can handle a really wide range of riding, and its beautifully made, comfortable and responsive. Full titanium, disc brakes, tyre size 25mm to 40mm, comfort geometry, compliant carbon fork. The tripster atr is another kinesis home run and is hugely popular. All kinesis uk products are designed to be dependable all year round, perform at a level beyond their price point and to help people have fun on their bike. Kinesis bikes uk adventure defining tripster at gravel bike is now available as a limited edition complete bike. Unboxing the brand new kinesis tripster at aluminium adventure bike duration. The uk to slovakia is a lot of hours in the saddle. The versatile, durable tripster at can commute, race or explore. May 31, 2017 the kinesis name is probably best known for producing high quality aluminum bikes at reasonable prices, and the latest from kinesis uk the tripster at is no exception. Kinesis has just launched its second generation tripster atr titanium adventure road bike.
Yes the tripster is lightly better value, but youd expect that with it not being a big brand. Nov 21, 2016 kinesis has just launched its second generation tripster atr titanium adventure road bike. Rory at kinesis generously agreed to lend me an at to cycle to copenhagen and so began a seriously long demo ride. Nov 07, 2017 the tripster at was brand new, designed as an all terrain, go anywhere bike, based on the titanium atr, same geometry, with more tire clearance, but on an aluminium frame. Being just before christmas added to the excitement. Given its intentions of being an offroadonroad adventure bike, the tripster atr has been given a low bottom bracket, long head tube, more relaxed head steering angle and is designed for short stem lengths. Rcuk 100 2017 kinesis tripster atr v2 frameset of course, the tripster is sold as a frame, so flexibility is a real positive and theres a choice of two forks to customise the front end and. It builds on kinesis s offroad experience with its titanium tripster atr2, a. Developed for our market leading kinesis tripster atr v2 all road bike. With clearance for 45mm tyres and a geometry designed to be equally at home both on. Ive been riding a tripster since it was launched as one of the very first graveladventure bikes with what was then ground breaking. I wrote that the titanium tripster atr from kinesis could be the best, or as i put it. Second generation kinesis tripster atr gets thruaxles and.
Kinesis tripster at apex 1 new from kinesis uk is a complete sram 1x bike, in a stunning fullbike only colourway. Build this frame into a drop bar road bike which youll find just as at home off road as on. Kinesis tripster at weve just been visited by upgrade bikes so we grabbed rory, pulled him into a small room and got him to talk to a smart phone about the all new tripster at. As previously mentioned, i might upgrade to a 105 triple crank, though the new 105 and last years and going forward ultegra dont come in triple flavour. Use the kinesis tripster atr for adventure cycling, distance racing, touring, sportives or cyclocross. Ok, so i admitted i have a titanium fetish, i reckon its time to show you one of mine at last. Commute on it, ride bridleways and gravel with it, go bike packing on it, ride across continents on it. From their earliest products kinesis uk have created bikes, bike frames, wheels and components for road, cyclocross, adventure and mountain bikes that excel in uk riding conditions. Just 14 days might not sound a lot but we have covered over 1400km and had some long days on the bikes. The kinesis tripster at all terrain adventure bike takes our years of experience gained with the now legendary tripster atr and our range of championship winning cyclocross bikes, to create a bike capable of almost all terrains, gravel and adventures. Its taken the best bits from the more expensive tripster atr and reimagined it in aluminium, and added some useful features along the way. After riding it across a good chunk of the planet at least 8500km over 95 days i feel even more strongly that.
The tripster at was brand new, designed as an all terrain, go anywhere bike, based on the titanium atr, same geometry, with more tire clearance, but on an aluminium frame. The bike as only been ridden for 300miles max and so is still. The kinesis atr disc fork is our premium adventure disc fork developed for our market leading kinesis tripster atr v2 all road bike. Features with the original tripster atr back in 2012, we were an early mover in the trend towards a more capable, adventure focussed, drop barred off road bike and it quickly became one of the most popular framesets weve ever produced. Kinesis tripster atr v1 2012 like most sites, this site uses cookies to make it work.
Kinesis tripster atr v2 ti frame winstanleys bikes. This isnt just a carbon copy of the atr in alloy form. So heres probably the most used of them, the kinesis tripster atr. Of the different fork options available for this frame the atr offers the most responsive feel. Kinesis tripster at frameset arran blue probikekit canada.
The at uses an alloy frame that takes its roots from the tripster atr, which is the older titanium version, currently in its second generation. Kinesis uk goes allterrain with alloy tripster at adventure. After much anticipation i finally got my hands on the new kinesis tripster atr v2 bike with pretty much my perfect. With the original tripster atr back in 2012, we were an early mover in the trend towards a more capable, adventure focused. I built this bike as a tourer for a long road trip but now dont have the time to use it. The tripster at is the longawaited sibling to its titanium counterpart the tripster atr. The kinesis tripster at takes our years of experience gained with the now legendary tripster atr and our range of championship winning cyclocross bikes, to create a bike capable of almost all terrains and adventures. While the full bike certainly ticks all the boxes for a lot of riders, while also offering great value, many tripsters arrive with us as bare framesets for full custom build, using components of your choice. This version is mostly the same, but with some tweaks from the late, great mike ha. The initials atr stand for adventure, tour and race.
The kinesis tripster atr v2 is a versatile and robust frame for all of your cycling adventures. The kinesis tripster atr isnt a doanything bike, because such a thing doesnt really exist outside of adverts. Kinesis tripster carbon thru axle flat mount fork black. Kinesis s new tripster at is the uk brands latest frameset designed for the developing gravel bike market, with the at standing for all terrain. It does retain the geometry of its titanium cousin but from there kinesis have added some great touches to the at, adding to its practicality. The atr in its name stands for adventuretourrace and its designed for use over a variety of surfaces. Kinesis tripster atr disc carbon fork winstanleys bikes. Kinesis tripster at limited edition adventure bike. Its a frameset that offers a multitude of build options from a fast road commuter to a largetyred bikepacking setup for bigger adventures.
The kinesis atr disc fork is our premium adventure disc fork. The tripster atr will inspire you and give you the confidence to go the distance on every adventure. Kinesis has designed a really nice bike in the tripster at. Designed for speed and agility with a comfortable geometry for longer rides. Jul 26, 2017 the tripster atr has been a popular bike for a number of years dave atkinson liked it so much he bought one but the titanium frame means the price. Full carbon monocoque fork with ud carbon bladed legs for a more responsive feel.
Personally im not sure its at home as a racer but adventure and touring it really aces on road or off. Respected and lusted after in the adventure biking world, its price tag put it firmly out of reach for most, but not anymore. You can check out kinesis bikes readers and their tripster atr bikes here. Jan 31, 20 unboxing the brand new kinesis tripster at aluminium adventure bike duration. Kinesis atr thru axle straight blade fork black rrp. Step forward the brand new tripster at, which uses an aluminium frame and is offered for. Designed to handle every trail and path imaginable, the kinesis tripster at frameset provides the ambitious, adventurous rider with the ability to tackle anything that lies before them. I rarely ride on the road anymore and if i want to cover some extra miles then this is the tool for. Finally the wait was over and i took delivery of my new tripster atr v3. Of the different fork options available for this frame the atr disc fork offers the most responsive feel.
Kinesis atr thru axle straight blade fork black probikekit uk. Punted as an all rounder, capable of everything from cyclocross to distance racing and adventure cycling, the kinesis tripster ace has a lot to live up to. Kinesis tripster atr epic cycles no ordinary bike shop. Kinesis tripster atr ti v2 titanium frame probikekit australia. Adventure cycling, distance racing, touring, sportives or cyclocross, the tripster ace will take all of these in its stride. Kinesis decade tripster atr with eskimo the cat in the background a few things i might or will change. See what kinesis tripster atr bike owners are doing and view their bike builds. Kinesis tripster atr disc v2 ultegra fb touring bike buy. The kinesis tripster atr has been one of the british brands standout bikes since it was launched in 2012. Ace stands for adventure, commute, explore and this flat barred road going machine certainly delivers on all three levels. The tripster, for those new to it, is an adventure, touring, gravel, allroad, cyclocross, dirt road, gravel plus 650b, light xc, road and expedition ready bike. One of the most talked about bikes of the year, the brand new aluminium tripster at takes kinesis uks years of experience gained with the legendary titanium tripster atr and their range of championship winning cyclocross bikes, to create a bike capable of almost all terrains and adventures at an affordable price point. Kinesis say that its intended to give a sporty feel, alongside comfort and stability for long distance. With a strong, lightweight aluminium tubed frameset and a geometry designed for long distance endurance riding, this bike is.
Kinesis tripster at gravel adventure bike frameset. Kinesis tripster atr disc v2 105 fb touring bike buy online. After 14 days of riding on the kinesis tripster atr, i think i have a pretty good idea about the bike. The kinesis tripster atr bike my thoughts so far we love.