Kinesis UK (crap)

[sojournermike]

The Aitheins are incredibly light. 

Anyone remember those aluminium superlight Pantani era Bianchis that invariably cracked?

Yes, it’s light, fast and surprisingly comfortable. I presume that there is some margin in the weight limit and I give it 10kgs in the downward direction, but it makes you wonder whether the weight limit is related to long term durability or the 3 year warranty period - or if Kinesis think that 3 years in long term durability. Disposability strikes again?

Interesting to see that there is a specific FAQ on the Kinesis website about what to do if a frame cracks - including mention of proof of purchase etc.

[Andy W]

I had a Bianchi XL EV2 Pantani replica. Downtube cracked after two years. Light as a feather and built not to last.

[Hot Flatus]

Sometimes people forget that high performance always comes at a price.

[rogerzilla]

Saw this on another forum.  The square hole is basically the same as the ADF roof window on a de Havilland Comet, and is crap design.  Also, Kinesis have form for this sort of thing.  One of their forks killed someone a few years ago and they tried to recall all the similar ones.

[hatler]

Square hole ?   Good god. Do people never learn ?

[mrcharly-YHT]

Saw this on another forum.  The square hole is basically the same as the ADF roof window on a de Havilland Comet, and is crap design.  Also, Kinesis have form for this sort of thing.  One of their forks killed someone a few years ago and they tried to recall all the similar ones.

 

The crack clearly extends from the corner of the hole.

Awful, awful design.

[trekker12]

I don't know the hole in question but is it also not cheaper and easier to drill holes using a drill bit which, last time I checked produced round holes?

[mrcharly-YHT]

The cable enters at an angle, so if you had a small round hole, you would prob have to make it an oval, with a grommet.

That would be more expensive than having milling machinery cut four slits to make a rectangle.

[hubner]

Seems to show rounded corners.
 Maybe the hole is too big. Or the reinforecment is too thin, or it should cover a bigger area.

[WCTD]

Underneath the black entry point plate there is nothing but a hole. The black plate is merely a guide for the cable. I'll put more pics up when I strip the bike down before my new one arrives (not kinesis)

[rogerzilla]

Not rounded enough, going by eye alone.  It might be ok in a good crack-stopping composite but not in thin metal.