Genesis produces bikes for all cycling disciplines, including road, mountain, cyclocross, gravel/adventure and commuting. Mat has been in cycling media since 1996, on titles including BikeRadar, Total Bike, Total Mountain Bike, What Mountain Bike and Mountain Biking UK, and he has been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. Mat has been road.cc technical editor for over a decade, testing bikes, fettling the latest kit, and trying out the most up-to-the-minute clothing. We send him off around the world to get all the news from launches and shows too. He has won his category in Ironman UK 70.3 and finished on the podium in both marathons he has run. Mat is a Cambridge graduate who did a post-grad in magazine journalism, and he is a winner of the Cycling Media Award for Specialist Online Writer.
It is one of the few low-cost full-suspension trail bicycles with a 3×7 drivetrain that has a wider range of speed options. Some may find the 3× drivetrain more complicated to shift, but it’s a better learning curve for newbies. It’s a much better learning curve for the novice, because afterward, whether the bike is replaced with a 2× or a 1×, you’ll be able to master it more quickly. Front disc brake and rear V-brake, although the braking performance of a disc brake is better than V-brake, the Genesis V2100 mountain bike is still designed with V-brake on the rear wheel.
genesis mountain bikeFor each of the builds, there are different spec levels donated by a ‘10’ for the entry level and ’30’ for the top line. For those interested in dipping their toes into racing, or just want a sportier feeling bike, the Zeal range is Genesis’ entry level carbon option. The geometry is more aggressive than the endurance-oriented Equilibrium, but not quite as ‘head-down bum-up’ as the dedicated racers that are the Zeros.
genesis mountain bikeThe emphasis on ride quality, especially with their steel frame construction, provides a smooth and enjoyable cycling experience. The brand’s versatility caters to many riding disciplines and preferences. The Venerable Croix de Fer frameset has been a mainstay of the Genesis range since 2009. The frameset is incredible versatile and lends itself to a multitude of different builds.
I don’t have to worry about destroying the frame of my bike if I hit the derailleur. It was sub $200 and offered a lot for the price, as we will talk about here in a moment. It is meant specifically for taller folks like me (I’m 6′ 1″) however I think people a bit shorter than me would be right at home. This variable speed throttle was designed to be easy on the wrists, and even easier to operate. LCD screen with battery charge indicator for on-the-go battery charge reading.
With these bikes, the saddles have been changed for a women specific model as well as shorter cranks and narrower handlebars being specced to better suit female proportions. Before buying, all we have to do is to evaluate, these things include, what are the features, pros and cons, routine maintenance, and the accessories that come with it when you buy it. For information on the GenesisV2100 mountain bike review, see this article. The hub-gear delivers reliability and range, which is great news whether you’re commuting in all weathers, or on your way to a bothy in the Hebrides. An impressive fork at this price point and sensible kit are great and the wheels finish the package off nicely but the main attraction here is the geometry. The first thing you notice is that the cockpit is comfortable, it just feels right.
Some of the components, such as a steel frameset and caliper brakes on a $2,000 bike, are somewhat confusing. However, even that bike offers great components and specifications everywhere else. Its upgraded version, the Genesis Equilibrium Disc, offers excellent specifications across the board, with the steel frame left as the only questionable component choice. However, with the slightly increased weight of these two models comes more durability, which may be what you’ve been after all along. Unlike many other brands of road bikes, the steel frames aren’t found on the cheapest models. Instead, the more affordable models, such as the ones sold at Walmart, are often made of Aluminum.
In contrast to the earlier bike though, it offers 7 speeds, with 1 on the front and 7 on the rear. If you want more control over exactly what components your bikes is built with, both of these are available to buy as just the frameset. It can be rated as one of the cheapest mountain bikes with good value for money. Of course, we don’t need to introduce our best-selling CDA frameset, which features our hybrid double-butted alloy tubing, delivering high levels of stiffness in certain areas and compliance in others. The Core range is based around a 6061 aluminium tube set that is butted where needed with some gentle manipulation to ovalise the down tube as it meets the seat tube at the bottom bracket shell.