Schwinn Boundary vs Genesis Incline: I Returned One Of Them

In low gears, you can ride leisurely and watch the scenery along the way. With an all-aluminum body, the bike weighs only 45 lbs / 20 kg, which is just the right weight for an entry-level mountain bike, with suspension at the front and rear wheels, and an independent suspension at the body. Some people think there is more suspension, and there is some redundancy, but when riding with more suspension can be better damping. Riding exercise, not to hurt the body, but to better health and fitness. MADE brought together framebuilders from all over the globe, under one roof to celebrate the art of building bicycles. From fillet-brazed beauts, lugged frames made to flex and plane, to high-tech modern carbon production, we saw cargo bikes, fast bikes, slow bikes, concept bikes and more.

After I felt comfortable with it, I aimed for a short uphill at about 50° or so. But I stood on the pedals and pedaled hard, not expecting the forward pedaling to be that strenuous. It was a stalemate for about 30 seconds, and without any incident, I fell off the bike.

The battery here comes from Darfon, and it’s a 626-watt-hour unit. Propain doesn’t provide any range estimates, as bikes of this sort are usually ridden hard off-road, so range would certainly vary on multiple factors. The 16 years old brand is mainly known for the conception of durable bicycles made of quality materials.

genesis bicyclesIt is one of the few low-cost full-suspension trail bicycles with a 3×7 drivetrain that has a wider range of speed options. Some may find the 3× drivetrain more complicated to shift, but it’s a better learning curve for newbies. It’s a much better learning curve for the novice, because afterward, whether the bike is replaced with a 2× or a 1×, you’ll be able to master it more quickly.

genesis bikeWith its proportions, and tapered headset it can have many higher end components added the bike to make it comparable to bikes much more expensive than it is. This includes new forks, better derailleurs, better handlebars and so much more. It was sub $200 and offered a lot for the price, as we will talk about here in a moment. There was a lot to like about the Genesis Incline, including the price, its suspension and even the styling, let’s take a look at everything more in depth here. After a lot of research, I had decided on the Schwinn Boundary, however once I arrived at the store the one I had just seen there had been bought, and I was left without a bike. The first Genesis bike was produced under the Ridgeback brand as the Day One model in 2001.

genesis mountain bikeGenesis produces bikes for all cycling disciplines, including road, mountain, cyclocross, gravel/adventure and commuting. If you’re a petite woman, the Liv Tempt 4 would be an affordable option. If you prefer a wider range of speed options the Genesis 26″ V2100 Mountain Bike might be an entry-level bike worth trying.

This is one of the most common problems people struggle with when they get into saddle hunting. Inherently with the design of saddles, your bridge comes across your body, causing the saddle to wrap around your hips. This creates some hip pinch, which will cause discomfort if you spend a few hours in your saddle at a time. Like a sleeper agent activated late in the game, Elana Scherr didn’t know her calling at a young age. Like many girls, she planned to be a vet-astronaut-artist, and came closest to that last one by attending UCLA art school.

Not too long and well balanced with none of the ‘too much weight on the wrists’ feeling that sometimes comes on trail hardtails. I must say, a lot of people don’t like low end bicycles with a full suspension, as supposedly the rear shocks tend to bounce and it makes for a pogo stick affect. It is meant specifically for taller folks like me (I’m 6′ 1″) however I think people a bit shorter than me would be right at home. Finally, for the bikepackers, the Longitude is a fully rigid, steel-framed mid-fat expedition adventure bike. You’ll find a range of materials used in Genesis bikes, though the brand is well loved for its steel offerings.

Most of these bikes are reported by users as comfortable and reliable, some of which are record-breakers (bicycle touring in particular). An impressive fork at this price point and sensible kit are great and the wheels finish the package off nicely but the main attraction here is the geometry. In contrast to the earlier bike though, it offers 7 speeds, with 1 on the front and 7 on the rear. Over ten years the range expanded beyond commuter bikes to include road, mountain, cyclo-cross, gravel, kids and fat bikes.