Kinesis Maxlight Phase
Frame

Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Kinesis
- Name
- Maxlight Phase
- MPN
- K-ML-PHASE-GY
- Discipline
- Mountain
- Head Tube
- Tapered
- Seatpost Diameter (mm)
- 31.6
- Wheel Sizes
- 650b / 27.5"[1]
- BB Standard
- BB92 PRESSFIT[2]
- Sources
- [1] kinesisbikes.co.uk, checked 19 Aug 2026: Wheel Sizes
- [2] kinesisbikes.co.uk, checked 23 Aug 2026: BB Standard
Compatibility
Kinesis Maxlight Phase is a Kinesis mtb frame. Everything listed below was matched on a specification we hold for both parts: the interface each pairing actually depends on, such as freehub body, speed count, actuation or mounting standard. Where we could not verify that interface, the part is left out rather than assumed to fit.
Bottom brackets for this frame shell8
Mechanically compatibleFSA
BB392 crank to press fit BB89.5/92mm frame
- Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleShimano
DEORE XT PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 89.5/92 MM SHELL WIDTH
- Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleFSA
MegaExo MTB crank to press fit BB92 frame (24mm)
- Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleFSA
MegaExo MTB crank to press fit BB92 frame with ceramic bearings
- Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleShimano
PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 89.5/92 MM
- Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleShimano
SAINT PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 104.5/107 MM SHELL WIDTH
- Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleShimano
SAINT PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 89.5/92 MM SHELL WIDTH
- Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleShimano
XTR PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET 89.5/92 MM SHELL WIDTH
- Both are bb92 pressfit bottom bracket shells
Seatposts for this seat tube20
Mechanically compatibleFSA
AFTERBURNER seatpost
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleBrand-X
Ascend Dropper Seatpost
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleBrand-X
Ascend II Dropper Seatpost
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleBrand-X
Ascend XL Dropper Seatpost
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatiblePNW Components
Cascade Dropper Post
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatiblePNW Components
Coast Suspension Dropper Post
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleDeda Elementi
Cross 25mm Seatpost
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleBikeYoke
Divine 2.0
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleBikeYoke
Divine SL
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleBikeYoke
Divine SL Rascal
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleSyncros
Duncan 2.0 Seatpost 0mm Offset
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleSyncros
Duncan 2.0 Seatpost 15mm Offset
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleSyncros
Duncan SL Seatpost 10mm Offset
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleSyncros
Duncan SL Seatpost 25mm Offset
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleEaston
EA50 Seatpost
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleCane Creek
eeSilk+ Alloy
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleCane Creek
eeSilk+ Carbon
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleThomson
Elite Seatpost 31.6mm x 367mm
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleThomson
Elite Seatpost 31.6mm x 410mm
- Both are 31.6mm
Mechanically compatibleThomson
Elite Setback Seatpost 31.6mm x 367mm
- Both are 31.6mm
Forks with a matching steerer and wheel size20
Mechanically compatibleLightCarbon
700C Disc Brake CX Fork Gravel Carbon Fork
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleLightCarbon
700C Disc Brake Gravel Carbon Fork Aero Gravel Bike Fork
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleLightCarbon
700C Disc Brake Gravel Carbon Fork Racing Gravel Fork
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleFormula
Belva
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleMarzocchi
Bomber Z1
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleMarzocchi
Bomber Z2
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleSalsa
Firestarter Carbon Fork
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Lauf
Grit
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Lauf
Grit SL
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleFormula
JOSH BRYCELAND SELVA
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleX-Fusion
RC32
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleX-Fusion
RC32 Boost
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleFormula
SELVA C
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleFormula
SELVA R
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleFormula
SELVA S
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleFormula
SELVA V
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleX-Fusion
SWEEP BOOST HLR
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleX-Fusion
SWEEP BOOST RC
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleX-Fusion
SWEEP BOOST RCP
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Lauf
TR Boost 29
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits Kinesis Maxlight Phase?
On this page we list bottom brackets for this frame shell, seatposts for this seat tube, forks with a matching steerer and wheel size. Each listing was matched on a specification we hold for both parts; anything we could not verify is omitted rather than assumed to fit.
Can I mix Kinesis Maxlight Phase with road components?
Kinesis Maxlight Phase is recorded as a mtb component. Some standards do carry across (cassette spacing at a given speed count, for instance), but cable pull ratio and chainline frequently differ between mtb and road groups, so check the specific pairing rather than assuming it carries over.