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2023 Kinesis

R1

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

£1,680($2,253)
Weight20.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
BrakesSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
R1
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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

39 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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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

Kinesis R1 Double Butted Alloy 6061

ColorPebble

Fork

Kinesis R1 Full UD Carbon

Bottom Bracket

SRAM BB GXP

Headset

FSA Sealed Bearing No. 42 Integrated Road

Stem

Kinesis Alloy 6061 6° Rise S(51):80mm M(54):90mm L(57):90mm XL(60):100mm

Handlebar

Kinesis Alloy 6061 S(51):42cm M(54):44cm L(57):44cm XL(60):46cm

Saddle

Selle Italia X3 Black

Seatpost

Kinesis Alloy 6061 27.2mm x 350mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex 1 Long Cage

Crank

SRAM Apex 1 X-SYNC 44t S(51):170mm M(54):172.5mm L(57):172.5mm XL(60):175mm

Shifters

SRAM Apex 1 HRD

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130 POWERGLIDE 11-42

Chain

SRAM PC1110 with POWERLOCK

Brakes

SRAM Apex 1 HYD 160mm Rotors

TypeSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Alex Rims 1.9P Tubeless Compatible

Front Hub

Alloy, Sealed Cartridge Bearing Hub, Centre-lock, Front: 12mm x 100mm | Rear: 12mm x 142mm Through Axle

Rear Hub

Alloy, Sealed Cartridge Bearing Hub, Centre-lock, Front: 12mm x 100mm | Rear: 12mm x 142mm Through Axle

Tires

Continental Grand Sport Race 32c

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