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Kinesis Athein Evo Frame Set ?

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  • February 24, 2019 at 12:36 pm #29391
    Mostyn

    Hi All,
    I’m thinking of buying a Kinesis Athein Evo Frame Set; they get excellent reviews; but, I read that the front mech position will only accommodate a 52/36 chain set; and I wanted to use a compact 50/34 C/Set on the frame.
    Does anyone know if this is correct or can a 50/34 be used on the frame? I cannot find anything about it on the Kinesis Web-site.

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  • February 25, 2019 at 7:04 pm #936197
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    srchar

    Kinesis’ website states:

    Kinesis’ website states: “Please Note: Minimum 52t front chainring.”

    …which is a bit of an odd thing to say.

    February 25, 2019 at 10:31 am #936195
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    kil0ran

    If you’re looking for an

    If you’re looking for an alternative British-designed race frame that will take a compact, Bowman Palace:R should be on your list.

    February 25, 2019 at 10:28 am #936193
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    kil0ran

    If you look at the pics on

    If you look at the pics on the Kinesis website there’s a noticeable flare to the seat tube approaching the massive bottom bracket area, I think that might be the issue – in that the 34 ring would be too close to the frame. If not, something like this might help – https://wickwerks.com/products/fit-link-adapter/

    Even with that installed you running the risk of catastrophic frame damage if you drop your chain – that frameset is very skinny-walled (hence rider weight limit)

    It’s a bit of a shame because it’s absolute bikeporn in the cherry red finish.

    They’re usually pretty responsive to emails but you’ll probably only get the party line from them because it’s potentially a safety/warranty issue.

    February 24, 2019 at 9:09 pm #936191
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    longassballs

    Sounds extremely unlikely,
    Sounds extremely unlikely, but I know nothing about it.

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