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PSA: Anyone after a gravel bike? Half-price Tripsters

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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.


 
Posted : 29/09/2025 12:47 pm
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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.... 


 
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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 🙂


 
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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!!!


 
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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. 


 
Posted : 29/09/2025 5:18 pm
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It’s a shame for me they have no 63s left. The frame prices are less attractive


 
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Great PSA. Good work!


 
Posted : 29/09/2025 8:21 pm
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Actually there are a few versions.

https://www.merlincycles.com/gravel-bikes-75268/?price=549-8201&brand=kinesis


 
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Kinesis Tripster ATR out of stock in 52cm. Well that saves me a decision.


 
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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 


 
Posted : 01/10/2025 12:56 pm