Which Genesis ? Only a few weeks till my purchase .

[braaivleis2003]

Only a few weeks to go until the new 2015 Genesis range are available. Genesis I have decided on as the make of bike that I want to ride. These are the 3. One a single speed, other is Alloy with carbon fork and the last one is all ch-mo or steel. Links and specs below. Would really like to hear your opinions and recommendations Thanks in advance.

http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m117b0s862p13006/2015_GENESIS_Day_One_Disc_Cyclocross_Bike

http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m117b0s862p13004/2015_GENESIS_CdA_20_Cyclocross_Bike

http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m117b0s862p13003/2015_GENESIS_Croix_de_Fer_10_Cyclocross_Touring_Bike

 

[themosquitoking]

This isn't going to be a lot of help but i saw a croix de fer in the flesh the other day for the first time, it looked right proper.

 

[vickster]

3rd one, colour best and steel

 

[braaivleis2003]

As in the Croix Der Fer 10. And no not helping lol.

 

[vickster]

Yes. How do you mean not helping? You asked which one

 

[braaivleis2003]

In response to mosquitoking, was only joking.

 

[themosquitoking]

Not sure if it was a 10 or not, it was black (not a big fan of black bikes generally). I'm really not much use in this thread.

 

[themosquitoking]

I would be surprised if it was a really new one tbh, it was the most backstreet of backstreet lbs' i have ever been in.

 

[braaivleis2003]

Appreciate your comments in helping me decide although its not an easy choice which I'm sure you know. How different a ride is steel to aluminium. The CDA 20 also has a 1 10 chainset with a rear derailleur that has a clutch type system.

 

[derrick]

It would have to be http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m117b0s862p13004/2015_GENESIS_CdA_20_Cyclocross_Bike
Not sure about a 42 tooth chain ring, but it depends on how you are going to use it.

 

[themosquitoking]

TBH if i was choosing i think the extra gears on the CdF would swing it for me.

 

[winjim]

What type of riding do you want to do?

CdF for roads / touring / some light trails.
CdA for more off road type stuff.
Day One if you really think you might get stuck in the mud and don't want the hassle of a clogged up derailleur.

 

[derrick]

Personally i would go for something like this, http://www.wiggle.co.uk/colnago-world-cup-20-2013/ if you could get it in your size, last years model but hey ho.

 

[vickster]

How different a ride is steel to aluminium. .

Chalk and cheese with good quality steel IMO (went from a Giant with carbon forks to a Genesis 725 reynolds with carbon forks)...just so much more comfortable over rubbish roads

 

[braaivleis2003]

So the CDF would be out of the question if I wanted to take part in a cyclocross event then. But yes would mainly be using the bike for light trails through forests, canal paths, longer road rides etc. ( what makes the CDA more suitable to off road? ) If any of you know Derbyshire Derby to Matlock area, probably single speed wouldn't be suitable. Went for a ride on my mountain bike with Scwalbe City Jet 1.5 ,s using just a 44 /17 gearing. It was tough going I must add especially uphill. I managed but was tiring.

Purchasing with Halfords cycle to work scheme which I don't think Wiggle offer, lovely bike though and excellent price.