Genesis Day One Alfine 8 on C2W scheme

[jowwy]

Thinking of getting this on next years cycle to work scheme - anybody got one? tried one? any reviews on how it performs?

 

[Buzzinonbikes]

No but I would love one. Big clearance, racks compatible, disks etc. looks great.

 

[jowwy]

No but I would love one. Big clearance, racks compatible, disks etc. looks great.

some of the reasons why it appeals - can use it on the rural towpaths with cyclocross tyres too - according to the blurb the rear hub with front 40tooth and rear 20tooth is the equivalent of running a 12-38 cassette - pretty wide spread gearing

 

[Buzzinonbikes]

Probable some big jumps in between gears then if that is the case. That Di2 hub one is a novel idea.

 

[Buzzinonbikes]

The vapour looks good. Regular gears but is an alu frame. Depends what you're after obviously.

 

[Buzzinonbikes]

If money were no object the Surly Straggler would be a good choice, but even if I could afford it, I think it is overpriced for what is quite a heavy bike. The Croix De Fer look awesome and will probably be coming to stable sometime next year.

 

[jowwy]

Probable some big jumps in between gears then if that is the case. That Di2 hub one is a novel idea.

i'm just looking at different ideas really - the bike will be used for commuting only. its a 30mile round trip with 1200ft of climbing to get home, its all on cycle tracks so speed isn't really anything thats needed, track is very quiet in the mornings going downhill into work - busy on the way home but its up hill then anyway

 

[jowwy]

The vapour looks good. Regular gears but is an alu frame. Depends what you're after obviously.

something different to the titanium i already got and the carbon/alu 29er that i currently use for work

 

[jowwy]

If money were no object the Surly Straggler would be a good choice, but even if I could afford it, I think it is overpriced for what is quite a heavy bike. The Croix De Fer look awesome and will probably be coming to stable sometime next year.

that surly straggler is butt ugly thats for sure

 

[vickster]

I'm builiding an equilibrium 20 (2013 frame), however the frame doesn't have rack mounts, mine will attach to the seat post collar. The 10 with Tiagra will be in budget

Mine should come in under 10kg once done

 

[michaelcycle]

I love the look of Genesis bikes (I may have one myself...) and that is no exception. Haven't ridden it though so can't help you on that score.

I would consider buying it just to look cool though so you might want to disregard my opinion

 

[vickster]

Built 20 almost in budget I am building as I didn't want Shimano gearing

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/genesis/equilibrium-20-2013-road-bike-ec043734

Actually the 2014 '10' is over budget, but a lush colour (same colour as my car )

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/genesis/equilibrium-10-2014-road-bike-ec055510

The 00 comes in under but Sora, and a lesser steel

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/genesis/equilibrium-00-2014-road-bike-ec055509

The Eastway steel commuter is rather lush but quite heavy, but does have SRAM

http://www.eastwaybikes.com/product/eastway-st1-0-steel-road-bike/

 

[jowwy]

Built 20 almost in budget I am building as I didn't want Shimano gearing

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/genesis/equilibrium-20-2013-road-bike-ec043734

Actually the 2014 '10' is over budget, but a lush colour (same colour as my car )

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/genesis/equilibrium-10-2014-road-bike-ec055510

The 00 comes in under but Sora, and a lesser steel

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/genesis/equilibrium-00-2014-road-bike-ec055509

The Eastway steel commuter is rather lush but quite heavy, but does have SRAM

http://www.eastwaybikes.com/product/eastway-st1-0-steel-road-bike/

It has to be through evans cycles vickster so no eastway im afraid.

 

[wiggydiggy]

I was a knats hair away from doing the same, decided to pay more into my pension instead (boring!) and look for a bargain in the new year.....

 

[Buzzinonbikes]

Ye buy SRAM if you like your bike being recalled and being unrideable