Kinesis Racelight T2: bike review | Martin Love

A top-class winter trainer that will keep you on the road all season at a bargain price

Kinesis might be one of the biggest names in bikes you've never heard of. The US firm makes frames for everyone from Raleigh to Trek and Kona. It also builds and sells its own complete bikes. As you can imagine with such a huge firm, when it comes to economies of scale, Kinesis really can undercut the market. And at 657, its Racelight T2 must be the steal of the season.

For many cyclists the sleek black bike has become a winter specialist, ideally suited to gruelling cold-weather rides. It has a durable alloy frame, comfortable 'anti -roadshock' hourglass seatstays, carbon forks, rack mounts, twin bottle cages and clearance for wider tyres. All coupled with quality components from Shimano. Plus, and this seals the deal - it comes with mudguards (probikekit.co.uk).