Most of these bikes are full-suspension, that can go over nearly any type of terrain. Trail bikes strike a balance between downhill and cross country style features with 27.5 or 29” wheel sizes, and lightweight suspension and travel between 130mm and 160mm. Whether your thing is flying down, or hauling up, Specialized has you covered.
Once you’ve decided which bike is right for you, you’ll need to factor in the size. For every sized bike there are frame measurements that are important to evaluate for proper bike fit. Hydraulic disc brakes on the other hand use reservoirs, hydraulic fluid, and hoses to operate the brake. A major advantage these have over mechanicals is that they’re sealed off to outside debris.
Because of the distances riders go on these bikes, they’re some of the lightest mountain bikes and walk the line between comfort and efficiency, usually having a shorter level of suspension travel at around mm. Genesis bikes are built to push boundaries and inspire adventures no matter what type of cycling you love to do. Here at Swinnerton Cycles, we’re proud to bring you a select range of the most popular Genesis bikes and sturdy Genesis frameset models, so you can invest in a whole new quality bicycle or start your very own custom build with a Genesis frame.
I have just come off riding a Lauf Seigla round the ‘Mills and Moors’ winter rides and the Dirty Reiver and the two bikes are worlds apart. Genesis Bikes are a British cycling brand with a heritage of building the kind of bikes that they want to ride themselves. The kind of bikes that make you dream of your next adventure no matter the size. Since 2001 Genesis Bikes have had an eye for the finer details, utilising the very best materials and always heading in their own direction.
The supplied wheel and tyre combo offered really good grip in a range of conditions, whilst still not feeling too sluggish on smoother / road sections – although a lighter set of wheels would improve this further. I had to resort to using a friends compressor, which still required the tyres to be wrestled on genesis bike with a tyre lever pulling the bead to the rim – although once on have been solid, even at quite low pressures. That’s why we have an extensive network of expert dealers who can help you get your perfect Genesis, whether you’re after a reliable tourer or your dream custom build.Find your local dealer here.