Genesis Bikes

[mr_cellophane]

Any opinions on this please.

http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cross/croix-de-fer/croix-de-fer/specifications/

 

[MajorMantra]

Genesis are generally well regarded. I like my 07 Flyer and most of their bikes look very nice. What do you want it for?

Matthew

 

[scook94]

I have the 2009 version which I have been more than happy with (mine came with full 105 10-speed groupset though, which I see has been downgraded on the 2010 model). As Matthew says, what will you be using it for?

 

[mr_cellophane]

20 mile commute

Thanks

 

[PpPete]

Nah - the colour's wrong for that!

 

[John the Monkey]

I have the 2009 version which I have been more than happy with (mine came with full 105 10-speed groupset though, which I see has been downgraded on the 2010 model). As Matthew says, what will you be using it for?

TBH, I think 9 speed makes a lot of sense on this kind of bike - there's a bit of extra durability, and equivalent chains will be about a tenner cheaper (9sp vs 10) which can matter for a bike being ridden in all weathers.

 

[MajorMantra]

20 mile commute

Thanks

I wonder if it's a bit OTT for commuting. The disc brakes are overkill (unless you are doing serious off-road stuff) and add unnecessary weight. Also, you'll want to swap out the stock tyres immediately for commuting as they're wide and knobbly.

What is it you particularly like about the Croix de Fer?

Matthew

 

[accountantpete]

The Cro-Mo forks would put me off - unless I could get a test go and check that the ride wasn't too harsh.

 

[scook94]

The Cro-Mo forks would put me off - unless I could get a test go and check that the ride wasn't too harsh.

That's another downgrade on last year's model! Not looking so good for the money IMO.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

I test rode an iOiD earlier this year and was very impressed on road and light trails. I'd like to have had it long enough to get it somewhere grungy.