Kinesis might be one of the biggest names in bikes you’ve never heard of. The US firm makes frames for everyone from Raleigh to Trek and Kona. It also builds and sells its own complete bikes. As you can imagine with such a huge firm, when it comes to economies of scale, Kinesis really can undercut the market. And at £657, its Racelight T2 must be the steal of the season.
For many cyclists the sleek black bike has become a winter specialist, ideally suited to gruelling cold-weather rides. It has a durable alloy frame, comfortable ‘anti -roadshock’ hourglass seatstays, carbon forks, rack mounts, twin bottle cages and clearance for wider tyres. All coupled with quality components from Shimano. Plus, and this seals the deal – it comes with mudguards (probikekit.co.uk).
Price: £679.99
Frame: 6061 alloy double-butted
Brakes: Tektro R539
Gears: Shimano
Email Martin at martin.love@observer.co.uk or follow him on Twitter at @MartinLove166
