The Fastest Kinesis Ever!

The Kinesis Aithein is the fastest bike in the Kinesis line-up – in fact it is the fastest bike they have ever made. Now revised as a disc brake only model, this premium aluminium race frame is faster, more comfortable and more fun than ever before. Whether it’s racing the local crit or winning the sprint for the sign, the Aithein is the bike to get you there quicker.

Using advanced aluminium construction techniques, Kinesis have created a lightweight frame that truly questions the need for a carbon bike. Thanks to the advanced manufacturing technique called Superplastic Forming (SPF), they have minimised weight whilst maximising stiffness and strength where you need it. The result is a high-performance frame that excels in transferring rider energy into forward momentum.

Aithein Disc (Road.CC)

“Get out of the saddle to attack a hill or sprint and every ounce of power you put out goes straight to the tarmac…the Aithein Disc is confidence inspiring. The balanced front end, geometry-wise, means this is a bike you can ride very fast regardless of your skill level. Comfort levels are hugely impressive too – the Aithein Disc can easily put some carbon fibre machines to shame when it comes to maintaining feedback levels but reducing road vibration. Its tubing removes much of the harshness from the road without alienating you from what is going on beneath the tyres.” Road.CC

The Kinesis Aithein now sports 30mm tyre clearance for increased speed and grip, allowing you to ride at full speed on every road surface on modern larger-volume tyres. To complement the frame Kinesis chose the excellent Futura Road fork from Columbus, known for its impeccable ride quality and unmatched vibration damping.

“Kinesis makes no bones about the Aithein Disc’s racy demeanour. Put simply, it’s fun… an engaging ride on days when you’re on the rivet and feeling strong. The Aithein is a single-minded bike but it looks great and is hugely enjoyable for the right kind of riding. It’s designed for fast, aggressive riding and will appeal to road and criterium racers. Its stiff frame makes it an excellent climber and a precise high-speed descender too. The overall ride quality is reasonably smooth… it shines most on good tarmac where you can exploit its supremely stiff back end and really put some power down without sub-par road surfaces ruining your fun” Cycling Plus

The frame showcases a new internally routed headtube which cleanly moves cables away from the down tube and improves bag fitting options and ultra clean looks. The new thin-flat seat stays improve shock absorption along with those larger volume tyres.

Flat mount brake attachment and industry standard 12mm thru-axles are used, with GW’s excellent switch lever for a clean looking and dependable set up.

The Aithein frame is designed to work with mechanical and all wireless electronic groupsets. No matter how you choose to ride, if you choose to ride fast, choose to ride Aithein!