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2021 Kinesis

R1 Apex

An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

£1,500($2,012)
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
BrakesSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

35 mph

R1 Apex

39 mph

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Reviews
Cyclist
Kinesis R1 review

Oct 2020 · Marc Abbott

A simple, versatile and highly effective single-ring all-rounder

Highs
  • Well geared

  • Excellent comfort

  • All-year potential

  • Sprightly performance

  • Classy looks

Lows
  • Touch on the weighty side

  • Wide bars won’t suit everyone

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BikeRadar
Kinesis R1 review

Jan 2020 · Robin Wilmott

If you do, the very low seat tube-mounted bottle cage might need a little spacing away from the frame to allow for the mech’s clamping band.. .

Highs
  • Fine riding frameset

Lows
  • Shorter stem and wider bar than I’d choose

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

6061 Double Butted Alloy, 142x12 Axle

Fork

Full UD Carbon, 12x100 Axle

Stem

Kinesis

Handlebar

Kinesis Alloy

Saddle

Selle Italia X3

Seatpost

Kinesis Alloy

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex 1

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Apex 1 XSync - 44T

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130- 11/42T

Chain

SRAM PC1110 - 11 Speed

Brakes

SRAM Apex 1 HRD - 11 Speed

TypeSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Alex 1.9P TL Ready - 700c

Tires

Schwalbe G-One Speed - 700x30c

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