This may have been done on purpose, to match the out of true Promax disc brake rotor. Speaking of which, be prepared to spend time messing with the drivetrain. Although it’s from Shimano, the 3×7 shifters and derailleurs have more than enough slop that your LBS may simply refuse to work on it, knowing they will never be able to get it to shift smoothly and consistently. 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. As an added bonus, it includes a full set of front, rear, pedal, and wheel reflectors, so you can be in compliance with local vehicle codes.
This review just seems like a rehash of a bunch of other reviews, by the average owner who may or may not know the first thing about adjusting a bicycle to keep it tuned up. My wife bought me this bike and i love it. I rode it to and from work and was worried I would wear my thighs out.
For simple transportation – I think this bike does the job. If you cannot afford a decent new bike, get a decent used bike. There is no possible way a company can sell a bike with a proper drivetrain and working front and rear suspension for $150. And those are the polite words I have for it. Did you even TOUCH this bike before you reviewed it??
For customers ordering directly off our website, we are no longer accepting pre-orders due to uncertainty in global supply chains and production and with ETAs continually changing. However, we have added a “Notify me when this item is back in genesis bike stock” feature for all our models. Just click the model, build kit, color and size you’d like then click on the notify me button and add your email. Once that bike arrives and is available for purchase you will receive an email notifcation.
This frameset is covered for life against manufacturing defects for the original owner and comes with a lifetime crash replacement policy. You can read more about our warranty and crash replacement policy on our Support Page. Yes you can run a different shock, we know there are a lot of great shock options outside of what we spec.