"The comfiest gravel bike I've ridden ever ... a lovely lovely bike ... one of the more fun and grin inducing gravel bikes I've ridden"
David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes YouTube review
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Modern metal for the dirt - the evolution
The Kite gravel platform began as a steel, rim braked cyclocross frameset with loads of tyre clearance. The model has evolved over the 15 years since, now crafted from Titanium, employing additive manufacturing methods to provide the ultimate smooth riding, clean looking modern gravel bike.
Pre-orders are now open for stock arriving in March '25 to both our UK and US locations. Order now to secure your frameset and get 10% off!
Sublime ride whatever the size
Unlike many production frames, I select each individual tube in each frame size to ensure optimal ride characteristics for that frame size - and the corresponding size and weight of rider expected to be riding it. Not only do tube diameters change through the size range, but wall thickness and profiles deliver sublime handling, responsiveness and comfort no matter what size the rider. Geometry and sizing details are here.
The ultimate chameleon
Versatility is a virtue. In this age of increasing specialisation it’s easy to get sucked into the trap of thinking you need a gravel bike, a winter bike, a touring bike, a cross bike etc etc. The Kite can be all those things. Dress it up any way you please – plush 45mm tyres and ‘guards for winter roads, 30s for some summer speed, ‘cross tyres and hit a race or two, it can even take some full 29" or 27.5" mtb tyres for some singletrack action. Maybe add some bags for a bikepacking epic. In whatever configuration the ride is sublime.
Frame
- 42/52 tapered internal headtube
- Clearance for 700×55 or 650×60 (29×2.1" or 27.5×2.3") tyres
- Double chainring 48-36 max (a double chainring may limit tyre clearance)
- 68mm BSA threaded bottom bracket shell
- 142×12 thru axle (axle supplied)
- Bolt-on cable guides on underside of down tube
- Three bottle cage mounts – seat tube, down tube, underside of down tube
- 27.2mm seat post (Hope seat tube clamp included)
- Flat mount 160mm rear brake on the chainstay
- Spare rear derailleur hanger supplied
Ti Fork
- Tapered steerer (1.125" - 1.5")
- 3D printed crown and drop outs for a perfect 'firm but smooth' ride feel and enhanced aerodynamics
- Flat mount brake 160-180mm rotor (i.e. +20mm for standard 140-160 brakes)
- 100x12 thru axle
- Clearance for up to 700x55mm (29×2.1") tyres
- Mudguard mounts - maximum 700×48mm tyres with 'guards
- Double cage mounts
- Rack mounts
- Internal dynamo cable routing in fork leg
These Kites are a standard frameset - they are currently in production for delivery in March '25.
We continue to offer custom Ti Kites here - which allows you to specify each detail of the frame specification precisely to your needs.
