Our ‘Kinesis UK’ frames are as advanced as the best frames in the world and designed for the unique conditions and riding styles of the UK and because we are relatively small, we can move fast, bringing the latest tubing and joining technology to the UK market as soon as it is available. Our ‘Racelight KiC’ used Hydroforming 4 years ago, way before all the big boys had cottoned on.
Because Kinesis International builds the frames directly for us, we can offer all this technology, advanced materials and sensible design at prices that others cannot compete with.

Lightning fast and more responsive and comfortable than ever, the 2006 KiC2 remains at the cutting edge of alloy frame technology.

The KiC has been developed by direct feedback from our Kinesis UK team, and becomes the KiC2. The geometry has been modified giving a better fit and riding position throughout the sizes, front centres are shorter, headtubes are longer and the seat and head tube angles vary across the size range.The frame still uses the superbly detailed, smooth welded, Hydroformed Kinesium front tubes giving unparalleled strength and stiffness at the head tube and BB, the down tube ‘flares’ at the BB giving maximum tube area and amazing response.

Racelight Kic2

The KiC2 uses new ‘tuned carbon wishbone’ seatstays that have been tuned to match the characteristics of the frame, further enhancing power output and comfort. The deep section ‘carblade’ chainstays are bonded to the BB via a large section, smooth jointed tube, once again maximising power output at the wheel and even the mech. hanger has been modified to speed up crucial racing wheel changes. The decals are all new for 2006 and there is a stunning new ‘Tungsten Silver’ colour option. 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 [c/t]. 

RC2

The Racelight RC has been refined and developed over 3 years and continues to gain top reviews from magazines, websites and riders; roadcyclinguk.com  Performance 10, Value 10, Overall 10. Read more HERE.

45, 48, 51, 55cm [c/t]

RC Red, Crystal White, Gloss Battleship Grey.

For 2006, we have left the geometry of the 48, 51 and 55cm sizes alone, but the 45 has undergone some changes. The smallest frame has a shortened front centre making it more suitable for smaller riders and for the first time it has ‘carbonstrutt’ carbon seat stays specially developed for this frame. The RC’s amazing ride quality is due to the use of advanced Kinesium tubing, high modulus, smooth jointed, tuned carbon wishbone seatstays [on 48, 51 and 55cm sizes, 45cm size has twin carbonstrutt stays] and UK designed, race ready geometry. Our hand built frames are joined using advanced ‘UltraSmoothWeldProfile’ technology, giving strong, stress free welds and a super clean appearance. The top tube and seat tube are ‘Power Bulged’ giving maximum area at the head tube and BB for ultimate stiffness and response. The down tube has an Aero top section and is ovalised at the BB, further enhancing power transfer. The decals are all new for 2006 and there is a new ‘Gloss Battleship Grey’ colour

A unique and superbly detailed frame, designed to excel in the winter and perform as an all year round race frame.

The new lightweight Racelight Tk winter training frame has all the proven details of the Racelight T but uses advanced, smooth welded, Kinesium tubing to make it one of the lightest and most responsive winter trainers available. Using the proven race inspired geometry of the Racelight T, the Racelight Tk takes the winter training frame to a new level, and by using advanced Kinesium alloy, we have bought the weight of this frame down to just over 1.4kg [3lbs] for the 54cm size. Both the ‘T’ and ‘Tk’ use longer headtubes for a more upright riding position and have rack mounts and ample clearance for full size ‘gaurds and larger winter tyres [long reach brakes required].

The top tube is ‘power bulged’ at the headtube for maximum stiffness and the oversize, thin-wall down tube is aero section at the top and ovalised where it meets the BB for maximum weld area and response. The ‘hourglass’ seatstays give maximum comfort for long training rides and the oversize chainstays and large downtube area at the BB keep power loss to a minimum

The Racelight T has all the details that make a great winter trainer, lightweight tourer, Audax machine or year round racer; Lightweight, 7005 double butted tubing, comfortable ‘hourglass’ seatstays for those long winter rides, stiff responsive chainstays for great response, plenty of clearance for full size mudguards and larger winter tyres [long reach brakes required], rack mounts, twin bottle cages and tough paint finishes.

This revised frame has been tested by roadcyclinguk.com and received a top review, scoring 10/10 for value and 9/10 for the frame overall, and Cycling Plus, Dec. ’05, “….the Racelight T has a liveliness that makes it fun to ride fast or slow and proves the point that winter riding need not be a joyless experience….”. Team it up with our award winning full carbon ‘Racelight T’ winter fork for an outstanding value [frame and fork under £330!] winter training package. 

51, 54, 57, 60, 63cm

Racelight T

The winter training frame that other manufacturers have tried to copy, but never matched. Now with New graphics and colours for '07. 

Pha5e

A hardcore hardtail, designed for 'Radical XC', point the bike down hill, let the fork take the hits and float the rear end over the bumps, then ride up ready for the next drop. A new price for 2006 makes this advanced frame even greater value!

Bike Magic - Verdict
"This frame is tough enough to handle hard hitting jump action, but is adaptable enough for longer rides with some sessioning thrown into the mix. Or to put it another way, it's a mountain bike like mountain bikes used to be - fun all-rounders. If you're looking for a race bike look elsewhere, but if you're riding for the hell of it the Pha5e is well worth a look.......and with a recent price drop the £399 price tag is fairly reasonable given the line-up of frames Kinesis have squared it up against. We like the Pha5e. It's different and attempts, and manages, to stand out in a growing market". Performance 5/5 Value 5/5 Overall 5/5

The pha5e frame geometry is for a 135 – 150mm travel fork, the new crop of adjustable travel suspension forks are the ideal partners for this frame. The pha5e uses lightweight ‘Easton RadXC’ taperwall tubing [the Med. Size weighs only 1.8kg!], the square front section of the tubes gives a huge weld area at the head tube and avoids the need for extra gussets. ‘Smooth weld technology’ helps to eliminate any stress raisers in the weld bead and gives a super clean look to the frame. The top tube is dropped at the rear on the M and L sizes, decreasing the stand-over height for greater manoeuvrability and the unique, Hydroformed, rear stays are designed to give an extremely stiff and tough rear triangle with ample clearance for a 2.5” Freeride tyre.

2006 pha5e frames have slightly tweaked geometry, revised graphics, new ‘Matt Anti Radar Green’ finish and great new price

This frame is a best selling classic. Easton Ultralight Taperwall tubing and dialled geometry make this a serious frame, designed to be ridden in a fun way.

The Maxlight XC has a shorter top tube than the XCPro2 giving it a less stretched, direct steering feel, ideal for days out on the trails. The Maxlight XC takes a 100mm suspension fork and the geometry, coupled with the Easton tubeset, give a quick, responsive and eager ride. The ‘hourglass’ seat and chainstays give great tyre and heel clearance and help to tune out any harshness. Disc brake mount, convertible cable stops, hose clips and stiff 'shrouded' dropouts make this a killer frame for an all day ride, some singletrack or technical trails.

Click here for a review.

42, 46, 50, 54cm [c/t]

Maxlight XC

MaxligtXC120>

This new frame is packed with features, including: Hydroformed Kinesium top tube with cable stops and hose clips neatly tucked out of the way underneath, Kinesium down tube with New 3D down tube gussett , Kinesium seat tube with forward facing slot, comfortable hourglass 'Kinesis Superlight' stays with neat hose clips, New forged dropouts, New ZeroStack head tube.

This new frame is at the forefront of thinking as far as MTB geometry, tubing and riding styles are concerned.

The Easton tubed Maxlight XC is still extremely popular, but times are moving on and longer travel forks are becoming the norm. The XC>120 is based on the much loved geometry of the Maxlight XC but has been re-designed to accomodate the latest crop of modern, adjustable 100 - 130mm suspension forks. It is designed for the same quick handling riding style as the Maxlight XC, but with the added dimension that a longer travel fork can give.

The XC>120 is light too! The 42cm frame weighs only 1520g!