If you still want more Genesis has a few other gems sprinkled throughout the line-up. Their steel Tour de Fer loaded touring bike gets a new build with a flat bar for those who want an upright fit out on tour. The disc brake road carbon Zero Disc gets several new complete bike builds, plus a pair of framesets with a new women’s team option. The Equillibrium Disc also now gets a new set of 12mm thru-axles & a new carbon fork to go with its tapered steerer.
Gravel riding has grown exponentially since Genesis arguably introduced the first gravel bike – the wildly popular Croix de Fer – but more traditional long-range tourers remain popular. Smoothly adjusting the gears during the ride can have a good riding experience, especially on mountain roads with up and down hills. Finally, for the bikepackers, the Longitude is a fully rigid, steel-framed mid-fat expedition adventure bike.
An internally geared hub goes a long way to weather proofing the drivetrain, as do the full housed gear cables that help stop dirt degrading your shifting performance. Although the two bikes in this section might both be called the ‘Vapour’ with only the epithets ‘Alloy’ and ‘Carbon’ differentiating them, there are actually significant distinctions to be made. If you have a longing for week-long continental tours or even packing your life up and heading off around the world, this could well be the bike for you. This bike won’t carry you to records on your local Strava segments, but it will be there for your more considered rides and is built to go the distance. Genesis has had adventure as a core focus since its 2006 beginnings, and the Tour de Fer has been a stalwart of its range for much of that time.
These are Genesis’ entry-level road bikes and are the cheapest in their range. The geometry is a little more upright, making for a more comfortable and less twitchy ride. There are mounts for mudguards and a pannier rack, which expands the range of use from just road riding to commuting and even lightweight cycle touring. As a Cytech Level 3-qualified mechanic charged with running one of the busiest workshops in the UK, Will knows almost everything there is to know about bike setup and component configuration. He has ridden and raced road and mountain bikes for more than 25 years, and can often be found ripping up the trails of south Wales.
Explore, search and compare thousands of the world’s best mountain bikes here on Mountain Bike Database. An MTB’s suspension forks absorb most of the shock when it hits a bump. This long-distance mountain bike is a cross-country racer’s dream.
Notably, this company is proud of its aversion to any one frame material. Steel, aluminum, and titanium are among the metals used by the firm. If you want a Genesis bike, pick the appropriate material for your needs. Packaging SystemThe packaging system had to accommodate everything from small replacement parts to complete bikes.
What they owned in “build quality” they lacked in brand connectivity. Genesis was hired to help create a brand visual language to help tie the products into a cohesive whole in the global marketplace. Finding the center of the brand design was based on our uncovering the “truth in materials” position.
Next up is the endurance-focused Zeal, which is full carbon, so you can ride longer and faster with less effort. If you’ve ever wanted to suffer alongside your favorite Tour de France team — you finally have your chance. Zwift’s new Climb Portals will transport you to the magical world of virtual mountain passes and real-world suffering to reach the top. Genesis themselves call the Fugio a mix of their Equilibrium Disc, Croix de Fer & Tarn.
The first genesis bike was produced under the Ridgeback brand as the Day One model in 2001. Due to its popularity, Genesis became a label in its own right in 2006. Simply browse our products, select your options and then add the items to your cart to complete the checkout process. We’re experiencing a very high volume of orders during this HOT HOT HOT Summer Season.
It is available with flat bars and drop bars, carbon forks and steel forks, there’s even a titanium frame option. For each of the builds, there are different spec levels donated by a ‘10’ for the entry level and ’30’ for the top line. That’s not to say the Genesis 26″ V2100 Mountain Bike doesn’t have its work cut out for it.