Each newsletter is headed up by an exclusive editorial from our team and includes stories and news you don’t want to miss. Join our mailing list to receive Singletrack editorial wisdom directly in your inbox. 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.
All this results in the fun ride that I have described in this review. I am not sure I would wanted to do long multi-day rides on it. 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.
The Genesis Fugio 10 sits at the bottom of the Fugio range, replacing the steel framesets found on the Fugio 20 (SRAM Apex 1x) and 30 (Shimano GRX 1x) with aluminium, but retaining the carbon fork found across the range. We’re always looking out for keen riders who are planning trips so we are open to receiving sponsorship proposals to consider. Unfortunately we do not range Genesis branded components for after sale. Packaging genesis mountain bike SystemThe packaging system had to accommodate everything from small replacement parts to complete bikes. Packaging SystemWe created a packaging system that both stood out at retail and aided in finding the right product at a glance in a crowded retail environment. Product PresentationWe developed the product graphic presentation for more than 200 unique models every year…while being on-trend, fresh and true to the brand.
However, we do have a list of nearest-match paint codes that you can download here. This is our complete known paint colour history – if it’s not listed then unfortunately we do not have a reference colour available. genesis bike All colours listed are a closest match, but not exact, to the original and ideally suited to touching up stone chips in discreet areas. The best way to test-ride a Genesis is to contact your local Genesis dealer.
If bought on our website, please have your order number on hand. The other contact points were all Genesis branded and I think that those are all personal choice, especially a saddle and I didn’t get on with the OEM one particularly well, but it was fine on shorter rides. Yes probably, but during some longer gravel rides I have definitely appreciated having options to change bottle height to accommodate larger framepacks. Genesis bikes became renowned for their use of steel tubing and ethos for function over form. However, through our online retail partner Freewheel, you are able spread the cost of your new bike via a finance scheme. For more information please see the Freewheel finance page here.
Look to the Equilibrium if you’re after a performance road package or to the Tour de fer if you desire a rugged reliable touring package, ready to go off the peg. British brand Genesis has become a brand synonymous with versatility for us here at Wheelbase. Genesis champion themselves on built in practicalities that can be seen throughout the range, enabling their use daily across many different scenarios. The genesis bicycles best example of this is the Croix de Fer which can only be described as the Swiss Army knife of the road bike world, capable of on or off road touring adventures, daily commutes and really comes into its own on anything unpaved. If there are any issues with your bike, return it for a full refund or receive a replacement bike for free. Your bike frame & fork are protected under our Lifetime Warranty policy.