Onto the tubeless set up… This WTB rim and tyre combo were a bit of a nightmare to get to sit, the internal rim profile has a deep channel that is v-shaped, the tyres sat very loosely on the rim and just would not allow the bead to become seated. I had to resort to using a friends compressor, which still required the tyres to be wrestled on with a tyre lever pulling the bead to the rim – although once on have been solid, even at quite low pressures. If I was to describe this bike in three words it would be solid, capable and fun – the smaller wheels and frame geometry made this bike feel playful and nimble. It’s not the lightest bike or the cheapest but It just wants to be ridden and challenge what a gravel bike is capable of.
Our team of experts is here to help you with the installation of your bicycle assembly. We also have an article on Mongoose Fat Tire Mountain Bikes if you are interested to compare which one genesis mountain bike you like more. The geometry encouraged me to ride downhill faster than I have with other gravel bikes and the smaller wheel size made handling the more unexpected larger rocks a breeze.
Unfortunately we do not range Genesis branded components for after sale. It’s really hard to give safe and accurate technical advice over the internet! We’d always advise going to your local Genesis dealer, where they can see the bike and diagnose any technical or mechanical issues that you’re having with your bike. We may be able to supply a digital file of the decal you need but you will need to prove you own the bike. However, we do have a list of nearest-match paint codes that you can download here.
The main quandary I have is this bike doesn’t quite know what it is. On one hand the bike wants to be ridden fast, through twisty terrain and down descents. Its spec’d with a cassette and a 42 tooth chainring which means it climbs well and has enough gear ratio to keep you moving on faster terrain without being under geared and the cable operated discs are capable enough to stop it. All this results in the fun ride that I have described in this review. On the other hand the mounting points demonstrate the designers want for this bike to be loaded up and used as a gravel / bikepacking set-up, I am not sure the gear ratios match this, as climbing with this bike fully loaded (and stopping going down) might be a bit of a challenge with the groupset ratio and cable actuated callipers.
We’re always looking out for keen riders who are planning trips so we are open to receiving sponsorship proposals to consider. We now have a list of rear-mech hangers compatible with Genesis bikes – please visit your local dealer to order one. We have listed the maximum tyre size each frame can take at the bottom of the bike specification pages. The amount you can expect to receive in store credit when trading in your bike with a dealer. In collaboration with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, we have rated bike helmets using the STAR evaluation system.
The Genesis Fugio 10 is a great entry level gravel bike spec’d with 650b wheels, big tyres, plenty of mounting points and guaranteed smiles. The Feather is an all-purpose single-speed commuter or urban utility bike that might just be the most fun bike you’ve ever ridden. A flip-flop hub puts a fixed gear cog on one side and a freewheel on the other so you can choose your riding style. 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.
Over ten years the range expanded beyond commuter bikes to include road, mountain, cyclo-cross, gravel, kids and fat bikes. At Genesis we have a history of doing things our own way, whether that’s making bikes we want to ride, or heading in a direction that might seem a little crazy at the time. It’s who we are and we embrace that as we share our latest range. Alloy frame, front suspension, disc brake equipped with upgraded Shimano 27 speed drive train. Obviously I am coming from a Lauf fork and shock absorbing carbon bars, but the front end on the Fugio just seemed to bounce a bit more than expected.
Remember, no matter your level of expertise, the key to enjoying mountain biking is to stay safe, respect the trails, and keep your bike in top condition. And if you ever need help with assembly or maintenance, the skilled technicians at National Assemblers are always ready to assist. The Fugio 10 is very adaptable, taking two wheel sizes and offering 16 mounting points (no under downtube mounting points on the Fugio 10, but these are found on the Fugio 20 and 30, taking the mounting points to 18). This means there are plenty of mounting options to suit different bottle / frame bag sizes and also mounts on the fork legs for cages as well as top tube mounts for a bolt on top tube bag, which is a much better solution for a gravel bike.
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. I was pleased to see the TRP Spyre callipers supplied with compressionless housing – this meant they worked well and were able to control the breaking down some of the steeper trails, obviously with less modulation than a hydraulic equivalent. The colourway is updated for this line-up and is fixed for each Fugio model, and the Fugio 10 comes in a green progressively fading to black colour with gold decals – quite 90’s inspired. In 2019 Genesis became aware of a potential problem involving the durability of Samox AF-13 single speed chainsets, specified on certain Day One models.