If anyone is after a new gravel bike, Merlin have Kinesis Tripster ATs at virtually half-price. They also seem to have a reasonable range of sizes.
https://www.merlincycles.com/kinesis-tripster-at-grx-820-2x12-gravel-bike-336758.html
Anyway, it seems worthy of a PSA in case anyone's on the lookout.
That is a good Deal, God Dammnit! I don't need another Gravel bike so but if I did I'd be all over this....
Ooh, I'd be all over the Tripster ATR V3 if it was January 2026 and I'd got my pension payout! Have to be content with my V1 for a bit longer 🙂
I really like the look of the Ekar version which seems an absolute steal at £1599 - but I just don't have the cash right now - shame or I would be all over it!!!
I've emailed just to double check if it's available on cyclescheme as I need to update/replace my Arkose. I realise it is unlikely but you never know and the quote I got for a GRX drivetrain replacement plus labour comes in at just over the price of the Tripster in that offer.
It’s a shame for me they have no 63s left. The frame prices are less attractive
Great PSA. Good work!
Actually there are a few versions.
https://www.merlincycles.com/gravel-bikes-75268/?price=549-8201&brand=kinesis
Kinesis Tripster ATR out of stock in 52cm. Well that saves me a decision.
Here's another sale of beautiful bikes I like but will eventually not purchase due to procrastination.
Also need to replace an Arkose, or not as would seem to be my problem
