Ok, so i admitted i have a titanium fetish, i reckon its time to show you one of mine at last. Weve had a week with one of the most versatile bikes around, the kinesis decade tripster atr. 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. 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. The kinesis tripster atr has been one of the british brands standout bikes since it was launched in 2012. With a strong, lightweight aluminium tubed frameset and a geometry designed for long distance endurance riding, this bike is. After much anticipation i finally got my hands on the new kinesis tripster atr v2 bike with pretty much my perfect. 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 tripster carbon thru axle flat mount fork black. Being just before christmas added to the excitement. The kinesis atr disc fork is our premium adventure disc fork. Just 14 days might not sound a lot but we have covered over 1400km and had some long days on the bikes.
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. Of the different fork options available for this frame the atr disc fork offers the most responsive feel. Full titanium, disc brakes, tyre size 25mm to 40mm, comfort geometry, compliant carbon fork. 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. Respected and lusted after in the adventure biking world, its price tag put it firmly out of reach for most, but not anymore.
Of the different fork options available for this frame the atr offers the most responsive feel. During the development of the tripster at all terrain bike we also. Commute on it, ride bridleways and gravel with it, go bike packing on it, ride across continents on it. Its a frameset that offers a multitude of build options from a fast road commuter to a largetyred bikepacking setup for bigger adventures.
With the original tripster atr back in 2012, we were an early mover in the trend towards a more capable, adventure focused. Hit compare to see this kinesis sidebyside with your bike. Finally the wait was over and i took delivery of my new tripster atr v3. Kinesis uk goes allterrain with alloy tripster at adventure. This isnt just a carbon copy of the atr in alloy form. Unboxing the brand new kinesis tripster at aluminium adventure bike duration. Kinesis tripster atr disc v2 105 fb touring bike buy online. 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. You can check out kinesis bikes readers and their tripster atr bikes here. But it can handle a really wide range of riding, and its beautifully made, comfortable and responsive.
The versatile, durable tripster at can commute, race or explore. Kinesis tripster atr disc carbon fork winstanleys bikes. Kinesis tripster atr v2 ti frame winstanleys bikes. The uk to slovakia is a lot of hours in the saddle. Its taken the best bits from the more expensive tripster atr and reimagined it in aluminium, and added some useful features along the way. The tripster atr is another kinesis home run and is hugely popular.
Kinesis bikes uk adventure defining tripster at gravel bike is now available as a limited edition complete bike. The bike as only been ridden for 300miles max and so is still. Ive been riding a tripster since it was launched as one of the very first graveladventure bikes with what was then ground breaking. The kinesis tripster atr isnt a doanything bike, because such a thing doesnt really exist outside of adverts. After riding it across a good chunk of the planet at least 8500km over 95 days i feel even more strongly that. With clearance for 45mm tyres and a geometry designed to be equally at home both on.
Kinesis has just launched its second generation tripster atr titanium adventure road bike. 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. The kinesis tripster atr v2 is a versatile and robust frame for all of your cycling adventures. Developed for our market leading kinesis tripster atr v2 all road bike. The tripster atr will inspire you and give you the confidence to go the distance on every adventure.
The atr in its name stands for adventuretourrace and its designed for use over a variety of surfaces. 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. 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. Yes the tripster is lightly better value, but youd expect that with it not being a big brand. The kinesis tripster atr bike my thoughts so far we love. See what kinesis tripster atr bike owners are doing and view their bike builds. Step forward the brand new tripster at, which uses an aluminium frame and is offered for. 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. Use the kinesis tripster atr for adventure cycling, distance racing, touring, sportives or cyclocross. Kinesis has designed a really nice bike in the tripster at.
Personally im not sure its at home as a racer but adventure and touring it really aces on road or off. 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. Designed for speed and agility with a comfortable geometry for longer rides. It builds on kinesis s offroad experience with its titanium tripster atr2, a. 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. This version is mostly the same, but with some tweaks from the late, great mike ha. Build this frame into a drop bar road bike which youll find just as at home off road as on. Kinesis decade tripster atr with eskimo the cat in the background a few things i might or will change. Nov 21, 2016 kinesis has just launched its second generation tripster atr titanium adventure road bike. Kinesis tripster atr v1 2012 like most sites, this site uses cookies to make it work. Kinesis tripster atr epic cycles no ordinary bike shop. The initials atr stand for adventure, tour and race. 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 tripster at boasts cutting edge adventure bike features and versatility, allowing it to be built to excel across a variety of uses.
Jan 31, 20 unboxing the brand new kinesis tripster at aluminium adventure bike duration. Kinesis tripster at limited edition adventure bike. Kinesis tripster at apex 1 new from kinesis uk is a complete sram 1x bike, in a stunning fullbike only colourway. 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 atr thru axle straight blade fork black probikekit uk. I wrote that the titanium tripster atr from kinesis could be the best, or as i put it. Adventure cycling, distance racing, touring, sportives or cyclocross, the tripster ace will take all of these in its stride. After 14 days of riding on the kinesis tripster atr, i think i have a pretty good idea about the bike. Kinesis atr thru axle straight blade fork black rrp. 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 tripster atr ti v2 titanium frame probikekit australia. The kinesis atr disc fork is our premium adventure disc fork developed for our market leading kinesis tripster atr v2 all road bike. So heres probably the most used of them, the kinesis tripster atr. Kinesis tripster at gravel adventure bike frameset. 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.
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. Kinesis tripster at frameset arran blue probikekit canada. 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. I rarely ride on the road anymore and if i want to cover some extra miles then this is the tool for. 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. Kinesis tripster at frameset seeon yellow probikekit new. Kinesis tripster atr disc v2 ultegra fb touring bike buy. Second generation kinesis tripster atr gets thruaxles and. 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 say that its intended to give a sporty feel, alongside comfort and stability for long distance. Ace stands for adventure, commute, explore and this flat barred road going machine certainly delivers on all three levels. 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. Rory at kinesis generously agreed to lend me an at to cycle to copenhagen and so began a seriously long demo ride. 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. 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.
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