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I don't know anything about an Arkose but I've flogged Kinesis for a few years now so if you have specific questions about them ask away. Have you checked their geos to make sure both frames will fit in whatever size you need?
Found another pic. Ruislip Lido.
hippy
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I’m currently leaning this way over the Arkose, mainly because I can buy the frame set and build it exactly how I’d like to. I’m in the process of checking the geo, so will see.
I appreciate the offer of advice and I’ll make a list of questions and get back to you.
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I don't know anything about an Arkose but I've flogged Kinesis for a few years now so if you have specific questions about them ask away. Have you checked their geos to make sure both frames will fit in whatever size you need?
So, the sizing has been a bit of a struggle because I want to match position to my road bike and it's obviously much racier. I think by dropping a frame size down to a 54 and slamming a 17 degree, 120mm stem I can get quite close. Did you need to do anything drastic to fit yours?
Only a couple of questions so far - I've read that the finishing on the frames can be a bit rough. Did you have a shop race and face everything before you built it up?
I've also read that the internal cables can rattle about a bit. Has this been an issue?
Lastly, is there anything you dislike/would change about the frame?
Thanks, TTM
TTM
Bossman
amey
Thanks to all for there frame suggestions over the last few days. I'm down to a shortlist of two - the Arkose and Tripster AT.
No doubt the Arkose is great value, but I'd be looking at selling most of what it comes with as I already have a wheelset I want to use and would prefer to run Shimano GRX 810.
So now just need to make a decision based on just looking at the two frame sets. No doubt I'll have more questions soon.