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AlanW
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Well....my head is saying return it and have a full refund.
But over the last couple of years I've driven MrsW to absolute despair, researching this, looking at that etc etc and I don't have a second option to fall back on either.
So although I don't necessarily have to start from scratch again, it would feel like it.
I've just emailed Kinesis about my disappointment and asked what the future plans are for adding a thru axle to the rear. Not that l would believe what they said anyway given my recent experience with them.
It also depends on what they are prepared to offer me in terms of compensation for the 2 x 130 mile trips l'm now faced with.
simon.r
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- Nottingham
Not sure if this will help you decide or if it's just rubbing salt into your wounds, but here's a photo of my Kinesis GF (with QR's
) taken earlier today:
There's no denying it's a lovely frame, but I do understand your dilemma.
) taken earlier today:There's no denying it's a lovely frame, but I do understand your dilemma.
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AlanW
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keithmac
Guru
Not sure if this will help you decide or if it's just rubbing salt into your wounds, but here's a photo of my Kinesis GF (with QR's
View attachment 348980
There's no denying it's a lovely frame, but I do understand your dilemma.
Interesting saddle angle, is it pointing up slightly at the front?.
simon.r
Person
- Location
- Nottingham
No, it's just the photo. The saddle is, as near as makes no difference, level.
New Horizon
Guru
Having had a similar experience with a titanium frame (not Kinesis), supplied with one big and various small defects, I returned it and insisted on a refund. All confidence in the brand had gone - if they could let a frame go out in such a condition, what else could be lurking and why should they have my business? I believe Kinesis frames are made abroad and I wonder who will be repairing the bottle boss - as far as I know there are only two or three Ti cycle welders in the UK and I can't see them bothering with this. At the very least I would expect a new frame, plus some recompense.
Having now bought a Mason with a front TA and rear QR, I can't see a problem with it - something new to get used to and then you forget about it. The lever on the TA can be set to close where you want it to. Mason Hunt wheels (and others) feature a range of hub inserts to suit QR and TA so they can be swopped out if required if moving between different bikes and specs.
Having now bought a Mason with a front TA and rear QR, I can't see a problem with it - something new to get used to and then you forget about it. The lever on the TA can be set to close where you want it to. Mason Hunt wheels (and others) feature a range of hub inserts to suit QR and TA so they can be swopped out if required if moving between different bikes and specs.
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simon.r
Person
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- Nottingham
Is that a feature on the TA itself ? If so, what make is it? Thanks.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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- The Red Enclave
In theory, but in my limited experience of using them, you spend ages trying to locate the tabs in the end slots... Maybe it's something that comes with practice.
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
What is the purpose of a thru axle on a road bike?
Wobblers
Euthermic
- Location
- Minkowski Space
Is it to help the marketeers persuade you that your bikes and wheels are somehow obsolete, and that you have to go out and replace them?
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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- The Red Enclave
To stop the wheels fallling out.
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
Nah. that's what the lawyer tabs are for...
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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- The Red Enclave
You don't get them on a bike with thru axles. Or on any other bike if you file them off.
New Horizon
Guru
Yes, it is - the 12mm TA is supplied by Mason as part of their framesets and is an integral part of their fork design - see www.masoncycles.cc.
Mason say "The axle is also a Mason product with unique 'F-Stop' system so that you can accurately adjust the QR lever exactly in your desired position. The 'F-Stop' system uses replaceable inserts that can be swapped out if the threads are stripped or worn."
