A tool is set up to find a bike as easily as possible, in a store near you or, if the service is available, directly in your mailbox (if there is enough space of course). The Montane Icemen (Pete Sissons and Paul Cosgrove) underlined the bikes capabilities as they used a pair of Croix de Fers to circumnavigate the 1600-mile coastline of Iceland in 14 days. The model number can be found on the lower portion of the seat tube just above the crank on a black and silver decal. The CDA on the other hand is less race and more sportive, with relaxed endurance geometry and massive tyre clearance for knobblies so you can truly take it anywhere.
A more expensive option, with reduced frame weight, is the Delta 30. The aluminum frame and carbon fiber fork offer significantly improved performance over the complete aluminum or steel framesets that are common in this price range. With the narrower 25 mm wheels, it will ride pretty rough on gravel or rough terrain.
genesis mountain bikeAn internally geared hub goes a long way to weather proofing the drivetrain, as do the full housed gear cables that help stop dirt degrading your shifting performance. Just because a bike is designed for one specific purpose doesn’t mean it is limited to that purpose. Adventure bikes are very versatile and can be put to a multitude of uses.
Therefore, it is imperative to choose a mountain bike that is suitable and cost-effective for you. The wheelset is lightweight with an internal rim width of 19mm that will take good sized rubber which means you could add some float to the ride with some high volume tyres. The Core 26.4 came fitted with 2.2 Mountain Kings, the originals not the much improved Mountain King II. “Thank you @genesisbikesuk for letting me go wild with this bike!! And if any of you were wondering what the extra part on the head tube is… the genius @robhayles1 added a little bit of carbon to hide my cables.
It still lacks a significant improvement in braking, climbing, and descent, but we recommend it for men or women looking for a middle-of-the-road option from Genesis. Unfortunately, those looking for this bike may have a bad time depending on market conditions since it’s been around for a while. Specialising in gravel, road, touring and mountain bikes made from steel, titanium and aluminium, these are bikes that encourage you to explore the paths and trails less travelled. Almost the antithesis of the Day One, the Flyer is sublime in its simplicity. It employs easily adjustable rim brakes, a single 42×17 gear, and it has mudguards to keep the spray off.
genesis bicyclesFinally, the Columbia Rd is a beautiful step-through with a low maintenance and practical 8-speed internal hubgear. Perfect for pootling around town, plus the twin top tube adds a touch of elegance. For commuters and city-dwellers, Genesis has several bikes to choose from. Next up is the endurance-focused Zeal, which is full carbon, so you can ride longer and faster with less effort.
The Genesis Tarn is a steel-framed short-travel hardtail with 120mm travel and 27.5in wheels, and is equipped with Maxxis Rekon tyres. Finally, if you want to build your absolute dream machine, the Volare and Volare Disc framesets are available in both Reynolds 853 and 931 tubing options. You’ll find a range of materials used in Genesis bikes, though the brand is well loved for its steel offerings.