The rider’s ride

Kinesis G2, £1,500, kinesisbikes.co.uk The UK-designed and developed Kinesis G2 is an aluminium-framed gravel bike focussed on offering great value. Its performance on this ride was more than enough proof that it is capable of taking on serious off-road adventures The Sram 1x drivetrain has sufficient range to tackle some very steep technical ascents, while the tubeless-ready wheels and tyres were tough enough to take the punishment the trails dished out. The bike felt balanced and stable on the high-speed chalk descents and the wide, flared handlebar was a welcome feature to allow extra control from the drops, especially when descending the gully trail to Shanklin. The G2 has plenty of mounting options for bags and racks to ensure a self-sufficient tour is well within its capabilities too. All in all, you…

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Cyclist Off Road (Digital) - 1 Issue, Autumn 2020

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