NEWS
new qr seat clamp for virsa frame
posted on 14th May - 11:22am
Nice new, lightweight QR clamps have just come in for the VIRSA Prestige frameset. This frame is designed for varied terrain, so it's nice to have a well functioning QR clamp for the up's and down's of life.
There is a choice of bolted or QR clamp when you order a VIRSA [not included in frameset price].
Bolted £5.99
QR £7.99
virsa shoot
posted on 11th May - 10:29am
We took four VIRSA bikes [3 single speed and one geared] up to our local trails on the South Downs last Friday for a photo shoot with Geoff Waugh. The VIRSA bikes were perfect for the varied terrain that we were riding and the trails were FAST!
tripster set for some serious mileage!
posted on 5th May - 10:51am
'Readers bikes' will be up soon, and I'll post the full spec on the bike, but I had to run a story on this one. Duncan mailed me a while ago about a Crosslight frame for a mate and mentioned that he had a Crosslight that he did some serious mileage on, he also told me what his IDEAL commute bike would be and I told him to watch this space!!
Now Duncan has his bike built up and here's what he has to say...
"This bike is replacing a Crosslight frame that I've been using for the commute for the last 4.5 years. It's done almost 30,000 miles now, and I've been very happy with it. In fact I was talking to Kinesis:UK regarding a new crosslight frame I was recommending for someone at work, and I mused about what would be really good to see in a perfect commuter frame before I looked to retire my Crosslight. I'd always been a little unhappy with the brakes (initially avid v brakes, but then froglegs and ceramic pads), so I wanted disk mounts that wouldn't then get in the way of a pannier rack, be able to run 700 wheels and not too lightweight as I wanted it to last. Within seconds the response came back that I may want to keep an eye out this spring....."
Here's the Tripster set for the big commute, with the trusty old 30,000 mile Crosslight!
More in 'Readers Bikes' soon.
awesome review for virtue [now virsa!] in june mbuk
posted on 1st May - 15:29pm
June MBUK hit my desk today and on P.33 is a 'First Ride' review for the Prestige tubed, VIRTUE [Now called VIRSA].
The review is very good and definately worth a read if you are considering building one up.
They summed it up as "A great hard riding XC frame at a great price with the added benefit of single speed or geared compatibility".
![awesome review for virtue [now virsa!] in june mbuk](news/large/VirtueMBUK014.jpg)
new decade t's arrived today!
posted on 30th April - 13:50pm
The new DECADE T's are now in stock. They feature designs by Adi at 99seconds and are looking really nice!
Proceeds from the Red 'Stay Strong' T go to the Stephen Murray fund.
jimmy gets fixed
posted on 28th April - 11:05am
Our DMR rider Jimmy was in today getting his DMR dirt jump rig sorted with new wheel and crank. While his bike was down he jumped on a CONVERT2 for his first fixed gear experience!
You can judge by his expression how things were going!
This guy is the smoothest and most flowing rider that I know...but bikes are always ready to give you a new riding experience!!
convert2 frames are being sent out today
posted on 28th April - 10:56am
The Convert2's are finally here and are being packaged up and sent out today.
So those of you who have one on back order, thanks for your patience and they will be at your LBS within the next 2 days.
Get them built up and send me some pics for 'Readers Bikes'!
decade owners club on facebook
posted on 22nd April - 13:41pm
Chris from Tredz Bike Shop in Swansea recently built himself a very nice Virtue SS, and then promptly crashed [riding another bike I must add!] breaking his shoulder blade..yowch!!
Whilst recovering, he has started a DECADE owners club on facebook here. It's early days yet, but join up to share your views, stories and maybe organise some ride time.
Cheers Chris, get well soon.
extra virtue
posted on 21st April - 14:55pm
Chris from EXTRA has supported our Kinesis UK race team with Fizik saddles and helped us out when we have needed saddles and components for bike features, so when he said he fancied building a VIRTUE, we helped him out too!
Here it is...
frame graphics story
posted on 20th April - 11:15am
A few people have mailed to ask about the striking graphics on our new DECADE range.
They are all hand drawn by UK artist Adi Gilbert, who interpreted my idea's for the look and feel of each frame.
The 'VIRSA' [was VIRTUE] one represents the strength of nature and is supposed to remind us how small we are in comparison. It's also a bit 'Autumny', one of the best riding times for getting out on the SS MTB!
The 'Convert2' graphic is about riders rising up against pollution and wastage, it also signifies fighting back, which is why it is the Stephen Murray T.
The 'Tripster' graphic is a little more simple, it's the riders eye view of a fast ride between the everyday moving obstacles.
That's about it.
warning...
posted on 20th April - 10:09am
WARNING: Rusty old Piers and shiny new fixed bikes look good together.
liams sick virtue
posted on 17th April - 14:08pm
Liam from our warehouse knows how to build a bike! Super sicko and unique Virtue, with one off Chrome rims, built for spicing up the commute!
tripster for testing
posted on 17th April - 13:20pm
We've just built up a Tripster to do the rounds of the Magazines and Websites. It's a 51cm in Aqua Blue, built with drops and tough, deep section Velocity rims + Avid discs for stoppers. It will have some brand new Vittoria 'CrossXN Pro' 33c tyres on it too [not fitted in the pic], larger tyres are ideal for puncture resistant on/off road commutes and there is masses of clearance on the frame and fork.
It's going to Tony at roadCC first, so keep a look out for the test soon.
Have a sneak peek at it here.
decade dealers
posted on 16th April - 11:13am
DECADE dealer finder will be up soon. In the meantime, please use the KinesisUK one here.
free decade t for the first 'readers bike'
posted on 15th April - 10:08am
The DECADE 'Readers Bikes' page will be up soon, it's a great area to showcase your newly built bike and see how other riders have chosen to build theirs.
I'll send a FREE DECADE T to the first new DECADE owner to submit a picture and build list with a bit of a description of how it rides. Mail it to the 'contact' e.mail above.
Don't forget to send your address.
fresh framesets arrive today!
posted on 15th April - 9:53am
A fresh drop of Tripster and Convert2 frames arrived at the warehouse today, so for those of you who have one on back order, the wait is over and they should be with your LBS within 3 days.
Just in time for the good weather, yeah!
decade news flash on bike biz
posted on 15th April - 9:26am
Nice news story on launch of DECADE site here.
'virtue' turns into 'virsa'!
posted on 14th April - 11:27am
OK. So I thought of this great name for our Prestige tubed MTB frame...'VIRTUE', it summed up the feeling of the frame perfectly + worked nicely with the graphics. Then FELT got on the phone to me to kindly remind me that they have a suspension range called VIRTUE. Arrrrggghhh!! The first 50 frames were already on the way! So if you have one of the first 50, with the LTD 10yr. decal, then you have a REAL rarity!! Keep it and get it on eBay in 5yrs time.
The next name was simply 'Prestige'. Obvious I know. But of course, Orange use this one! [we didn't make any frames with this name on!!]
So now it is 'VIRSA'. This hints at the way the Swopout system works [Vice Versa] and also works sweetly with the font I used for the graphics!
So, there you go. Done. No more changes.
[Anyone got a bike frame called Virsa??....]
decade site launches
posted on 10th April - 14:07pm
Just in time for the Easter break here's the brand new Kinesis Decade site!
There are a few tweaks and additions that I'll be making next week, but all of the products are there. Enjoy!