Genesis Croix de Fer - dream custom build?

[raw8725]

Hi everyone this is my 1st posting here.

I'm in the market for a Genesis CdF and want to build it around Shimano Ultegra.

What parts would you recommend and why? Did you do a custom build yourself? Would love to see pics.

Many thanks
Rose

 

[jowwy]

I bought a custom Ti disc frame and then addourned it with full 105 and handbuilt H and Sons wheels

 

[benb]

Nice!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

That's rather lovely. Good to see a contemporary build with the bars more-or-less level with the saddle and not head-down-arse-up.

 

[raw8725]

That is a stunning looking bike.

 

[jowwy]

That's rather lovely. Good to see a contemporary build with the bars more-or-less level with the saddle and not head-down-arse-up.

Nice!

That is a stunning looking bike.

Thanks guys. It really was an enjoyable build and it is a very enjoyable ride too.

Just about to embark on another new build. Carbon disc frame, full 105, carbon disc wheels

 

[Elybazza61]

Nice,but it's got Fulcrums on not Archetypes

 

[jowwy]

Nice,but it's got Fulcrums on not Archetypes

Thats cause the fulcrums have the cross tyres on them and the HSons have the road tyres on them

1 bike - 2 sets of wheels

 

[Hankydoodle]

Hi Rose. I don't know if your'e buying new, but I have just bought a CDF for £719 . This was the cheapest I could find.
P.s , If you have found cheaper please don't tell me hahaha
http://www.singletrackbikes.co.uk/m1b0s23p37707/Genesis_Croix_de_Fer_20_2015

 

[samsbike]

Which carbon frame did you pick?

 

[jowwy]

Which carbon frame did you pick?

Not to derail this post.....i will post up a seperate build thread later in the week when i have frame in hand

 

[derrick]

That's rather lovely. Good to see a contemporary build with the bars more-or-less level with the saddle and not head-down-arse-up.

When he slams the stem it will be fine.

 

[jowwy]

When he slams the stem it will be fine.

That will never happen........

 

[GrumpyGregry]

When he slams the stem it will be fine.

Why, is he joining the ranks of the pro racers sometime soon?

 

[Elybazza61]

Thats cause the fulcrums have the cross tyres on them and the HSons have the road tyres on them

1 bike - 2 sets of wheels

Thought it may be the reason;I've done the same for the Planet X, road tyres on Archetypes and Challenge Grifos on some old Mavics built up on XT hubs.