Finding a true performance race frameset, designed specifically for junior and female riders is not easy. Kinesis International developed the KR-210L frameset, which they believe makes the perfect basis of a proper race bike for aspiring juniors and serious female racers.

Taking a full size road race frame and simply scaling it down is the mistake that many frame builders make, a smaller, lighter rider does not require the same tubing as the average male pro. The KR-210L uses lighter and smaller diameter chain and seat stays and SPF thin wall front triangle, this keeps things light and responsive and smooths out the ride for lower weight riders.

A shorter top tube is important for comfortable reach from seat to bars, as is a smaller frame height for more standover clearance.

The KR-210L has four sizes from 40 to 49cm and virtual top tubes of 49 to 53cm, it also has short head tubes to minimise standover and bar height.

Short, small frames with full size wheels can cause toe overlap problems, so the KR-210L has slacker head angles to help avoid this and also lengthen the wheelbase and tame the handling.

A custom painted, aero blade, carbon fork with lightweight dropouts completes the package

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