Kinesis UK are proud to announce the arrival of the GTD Go The Distance road bike frameset.
This titanium road bike frame is the natural evolution of our multi award winning GF-Ti frameset, the ultimate Gran Fondo bike.
The Kinesis GTD is not just a Sunday best bike, it is the perfect Audax bike or fast paced touring bike.
Comfortable, fast and adaptable the GTD is designed to take on everything from a local Sportive to an Intercontinental race epic like the TCR.
Cycling Plus – November 2019 – 4 star
“...a fabulous bike in a great build that I never tired of riding.”
Full Review Here
For the Kinesis GTD we have drawn on our years of experience working with titanium to create a new custom drawn 3Al/2v seamless tubeset from one of the leading titanium suppliers.
The GTD features the same fast, yet comfortable geometry as its predecessor, the GF_Ti Disc. However it now has increased tyre clearance, Thru Axle front and rear, and an overall lower frame weight.
The warranty period on the GTD has also been increased to 5 years
Our experience shows at the rear of the GTD where we’ve curved the seat stays giving a beautifully compliant rear end, whilst we’ve straightened the chain stays to stiffen the frame laterally.
We’ve been able to do this with the use of Flat Mount disc brakes which are more compact and fit in board of the stays.
The Kinesis GTD frame features 12mm Thru Axles front and rear, using our exclusive Tracer Disc Thru Axle carbon monocoque fork.
In our search for improvement over the GF_Ti we have partnered with GW engineering and will use their patented ‘Switch Lever’ featuring a removable lever, giving the GTD a much cleaner, less cluttered look.
As with our other frames, the GTD uses adaptable cable ports which allows you to build your frame with exactly the right cable routing for whether you are running Di2 or mechanical gearing with either a 1x or 2x set up.
The frame has the full compliment of bottle mounts, rack mount, mudguard mounts and a chain pip on the seat stay, details to make riding and travelling with your bike better.
We’ve integrated the replaceable rear derailleur hanger into both the Thru Axle and the dropout of the frame.
This increases the rigidity of the rear hanger, without compromising its ability to break away in an emergency, giving you the tight and precise shifting your derailleur demands.
The custom dropouts are CNC machined from solid billet titanium and feature a discreet Di2 routing hole, for super clean cable routing.
Custom drawn 3Al 2.5v titanium tubing
Kinesis Tracer Disc carbon monocoque fork 1.5 tapered
GW Tapered headset with ACB Bearings
142x12mm Thru Axle rear spacing
100x12mm Thru Axle front fork
GW ‘Switch Lever’ axles front and rear
Clearance for up to 34c tyres
Clearance for up to 30c tyres with guards
Di2 / 1x / 2x mechanical compatible
Two bottle cage mounts
Mudguard and rack mounts
Front mech clamp size needed: 34.9mm
68mm threaded BB
31.6mm seat post required
32mm long flat mount disc brake bolts required for the frame.
Colour: Brushed natural Ti with laser etched down tube
Sizes: 48 / 51 / 54 / 55.5 / 57 / 60 / 63
Warranty: 5 years (for all frames purchased after Jan 1st 2019 – see
warranty page for full details)
Frame supplied with fork, headset, Titanium seat clamp, front & rear through axle, frame ports and cable guides.
Frame Only Weight (kg) 1.60 (48cm), 1.63 (51cm), 1.66 (54cm), 1.73 (55.5cm), 1.76 (57cm), 1.84 (60cm), 1.90 (63cm).
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Choosing the correct bike size for you depends on the type of bike your after, your height, your riding style, and your preference of fit.
A correct fitting bike will provide a more comfortable, more efficient and more fun ride.
Kinesis’s bike size guide gives you some general advice on choosing the right size. It is a guide only and we always recommend visiting one of our stores or contacting one of our experts from our contact us page.
To get started, think about your style of riding, measure your height and see the sizing guide below.
However there is no substitute for good old fashioned advice from your local bike shop, we have a list of dealers here and they will be able to help you with your sizing and bike setup prior to building it.
Cycling Plus – November 2019 – 4 star
“The Kinesis GTD is bags of fun albeit in a slightly different way. I tried it as a long-distance commuter, on some longer, hillier road rides
and hit the trails and gravel, and it faced up to them all equally well. While the GTD is a distance machine, the geometry has a fastish edge
to it: sub-metre wheelbase, steep frame angles, longish top tube.”
Full Review Here
Something for the Weekend - Kinesis GTD
- by Toby Martin. RCUK.