When it comes down to it, only two things really matter. Can the fun be sustained within reason? The answer with this bike is yes, and yes, and all at an affordable cost. Over 700 items of assorted police evidence, surplus computers and office equipment selling for Colorado Cities, Counties and Police Departments. When he has free time he enjoys the outdoors and fitness.
After 100 miles my rear hub became so loose that it was pretty much un-ride-able. I can hardly feel the bumps of the road, or on the trail. My only concern is not knowing how to replace the pads on my front break, like most models, I have a disc break in front.
For starters, it’s rocking an aluminum frame that helps it achieve an impressive weight of just 14 kilograms (31 pounds). It gets impressive components too, such as a Sram APEX 12-speed drivetrain with matching Sram APEX hydraulic disc brakes. To make it even more accessible to riders, Van Rysel offers its new electric road bike in both men’s and women’s variants. With a slogan like “Excellence Begins Here”, there was no way we could pass up the chance to review the Genesis V2100 mountain bike. This $149 full suspension, 26″ bike has it all – aluminum frame, at least one disc brake, Shimano drivetrain, and even a padded seat.
Plus, buying a bike at your LBS allows you to get fitted for the proper frame size. More than one review indicated a longer post or stem was needed, neither of which addresses the fact that the frame is a “one size fits most”. Schwalbe Magic Mary Purple Addix front. I have been a writer for nigh on 20 years, a photographer for 25 years and a mountain biker for 30 years.
My legs had never been so muscular in my life than the time I rode my genesis mountain bike, I was in pretty good shape and my body didnt care if the bike was from Wal Mart. Before anyone gets concerned about the shipping weight of over forty pounds, don’t panic. Actual weight of the Genesis V2100 is in the pound range, depending on the accuracy of your scale. It wouldn’t be too much work to bring that down a bit by swapping the heavy steel riser bar for an aluminum one. Of course, any weight savings from the bar swap would be offset when it comes time to replace the pedals (after about two rides or less), as they seem to have earned a reputation as the cheapest pedals ever. We did note that in online reviews, the average owner spent an additional $80 or more to get their bike in working order.
Incorrectly installed tubes lasted only until they were inflated. Luckily, this happened at home for most owners. Trailside, it would be a bit cumbersome to fix a flat on the Genesis V2100, since it isn’t genesis mountain bike equipped with quick release axles at either end. So bring a box wrench with you wherever you go. Don’t count on an open end or adjustable wrench, as these nutted axles don’t have the best hardware either.