Kinesis KR510 SPFcarbon/alloy frame and forks +headset

PLEASE NOTE THIS AUCTION IS FOR THE FRAME, FORKS AND HEADSET ONLY.

If you are looking at a winter build then this frameset has to be on your list. Lightweight (16.9lbs) 56cm bike with Centaur groupset. I tested this in the Alps this year with a set of Reynolds Solitude wheels and was massively impressed. Climbed brilliantly and held its line on all the fast descents. Kinesis explain how they get a carbon/ alloy frame to do all this and still be so light;

''SPF is the modern version of ‘Hydroforming’, it uses far higher temps. to produce complicated shapes in thinner wall tubing than was possible with Hydroforming. The result is lighter weight tubing that can be formed to make the frame perform exactly as we require.
Kinesis developed ‘Ultrasmooth Weld Technology’ joins the tubes and ‘Tuned carbon wishbone’ seat stays keep things responsive and help control road buzz at the back.
The aero tubes of the frame are perfectly complimented by the totally new RC05 carbon bladed fork, with it’s deep section profile and lightweight, machined dropouts.
This is an ideal basis for a super fast crit or club racer that won’t break the bank.''

Available in white/grey

This is what Road CC review had to say about the KR510

The first thing you notice about the KR510 is the weight. The complete bike (without pedals) hits the scales at 7.68kg – or 16.9lb in old money. The frameset comes in at around 1.5kg (3.3lb). That’s seriously impressive for a bike of this price. And if you wanted to reduce the all-up grammage some more, you could easily spec lighter kit; for example, the deep Reynolds Solitude rims are built to be aerodynamic more than featherweight.

Happily, the light weight doesn’t come at the expense of frame stiffness, and this is a bike that jumps into life when you climb aboard and bang out the power. There’s minimal flex through the centre section even when you’re riding out of the saddle – no noticeable twisting here. And that lack of weight is a real advantage when you hit the hills, helping to keep your climbing that little bit livelier.

The fork performs well too. The legs are skinny enough to really cut through the air but they’re taut enough to stay straight when you throw the bike around tight downhill bends and they behave when you slam on the brakes. We like.

The Kinesis is a winner in terms of comfort too. Most people will get on fine with the mid-height front end and a bunch of headset spacers will offer plenty of scope for adjustment. There’s enough twang in the frame and forks to smooth out uneven road surfaces without you getting too jolted and jarred, helping you stay fatigue-free during long rides. A comfy perch like our Fizik Arione is obviously good news there too.

Verdict

Lightweight performance at a very reasonable price. The KR510 is a very light frame for the money and could easily be the basis of a 16lb race bike with the right kit. For £649 it's a definite contender for your cash,