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For information on the GenesisV2100 mountain bike review, see this article. The Datum comes with 32c tyres, which is a bit closer to the ‘road’ end of the spectrum. But there is clearance for up to 38c, so if the conditions require it, this bike is able to handle the rougher stuff. Some adventures are… Continue reading Genesis bikes range: carbon race bikes and stunning steel frames

None of these things alone would be an issue but add them up and they mean you have to push hard to get the bike really moving. You get out what you put in though and once up to speed the bike is a different animal. The adjustable Revelation forks up front give you the… Continue reading Genesis bikes range: carbon race bikes and stunning steel frames

Seat stays are straight with a smooth sweep in to meet the seat tube, no bridge means that there is plenty of mud clearance even with 2.35 tyres fitted. These bikes are designed for longer days out being able to handle heavier loads and rougher roads. Some bikes (such as the Fugio) are more oriented… Continue reading Genesis bikes range: carbon race bikes and stunning steel frames

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. The heart of this bike is its… Continue reading Genesis bikes range: carbon race bikes and stunning steel frames

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. Over ten years the range expanded beyond commuter bikes to include road, mountain, cyclo-cross, gravel, kids and fat bikes. If you’re in the market for a more… Continue reading Genesis bikes range: carbon race bikes and stunning steel frames

You could put 38c tyres on it and go bike-packing on some gravel, or you could put front and rear pannier racks on, throw in some mudguards, and take it on an around the world tour. You could even commute, go on road rides, use it as a utility shopper. With its steel frame and… Continue reading Genesis bikes range: carbon race bikes and stunning steel frames

genesis mountain bikeGenesis are building a reputation for thoughtful and well designed bikes so it is fair to say that there had been a sense of expectation once we knew the Alpitude was winging its way to us. Product PresentationGenesis created the global product presentation for the world’s largest quality bicycle manufacturer. But more than… Continue reading Genesis bikes range: carbon race bikes and stunning steel frames