I didn’t expect to like it, it was just an experiment, but it turns out I do like it, the convenience of local rides, and the speed it seems.
So, I’m thinking Id like to replace the Kinesis with something a bit ‘nicer’.
Well the best bike is the one you ride, you seem to like everything about the current Kinesis except…er, well you said you want something ‘nicer’ but didn’t actually say what that means.
…nicer paint? – get it repainted
…nicer material (whatever that means!) – might be significantly different enough to not be like the current bike
or are you after some specific change, like wanting the same but lighter, or better shifting, or better stopping, etc.
Until you pin it down a bit you’re just gonna get a load of recommendations for things that are similar, but might not necessarily have the qualities that make you enjoy the current bike.
having said all that… Ti Tripster?
I don’t have one, but everyone who does seems to love them and they do look very nice and very versatile!