Some bikes are more oriented towards the rough stuff, whereas others are better suited to carrying loads. A rim brake version is available in addition to the disc option and both come with Shimano Ultegra 2x11 groupsets. The maximum tyre size on bike is 28c, typical for rim brake set ups but relatively narrow for a bike with discs. But for races that are solely on roads, this should be more than adequate. I expected more teams to ride hard on the climbs and drop the sprinters. Just set up an automated line that forwards them to that number if they're calling about a Genesis brand bike. For next year, the only thing that looks to change with the £1550 Fugio 20 is a new color option for the Apex 1 powered 650b gravel bike. Wheelbase Lakeland Limited acts as a broker and offers credit from PayPal Credit. View the product page to see the latest Click & Collect store availability. There's also a new MIPS Node Air version of MIPS technology which integrates MIPS more directly into the helmet's padding and adds perforations to increase airflow. Like the older Prevail II, the Prevail 3 is compatible with Specialized's ANGi crash detection device that alerts a named contact if you have an accident. Really small world, I drive by that shop every day to get to work haha. I'll have to let the guys in that department know next time I see them. If you buy aGenesis Tour de Fer 10, or another Genesis bicycle, you'll get a 40 L Crosso Tube Dry Bag and a rear rack bungee. Because this year, if you'd like to buy a Genesis bicycle, you can take Barbara and Stefano's special offer dedicated to the readers of this blog, Life in Travel. Bring us your old bike and you’ll immediately get Bicycle Blue Book value as in-store credit toward the purchase of a new ride. If you’re in the market for a more porteur-style bike, the Brixton is where Croix de Fer meets cargo. Its 1x9 drivetrain keeps things simple, while the swept back riser bars give the rider a more upright position. TheMantleis the brand’s XC and endurance bike, and is a full carbon 29er hardtail with 100mm travel. If you are cycling for fitness, a Genesis bike would be great for working your major muscles. For what I paid and what it has allowed me to do I have to say money well spent. I hit a few trails regularly and really my biggest complaint is clearance. Which is a purchase of a shorter crank arm and ill probably upgrade my front fork sooner or later. It has been dependable and required little maintenance perfect for a curious rider who is looking to dable before deciding if cycling is for you. After a bike wash and thorough deep clean of the drivetrain, we’ll true and tension the wheels, dial in your brakes, tune and lube your shifting to perfection. Finally, theColumbia Rdis 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. Genesis has a lot of bikes in its ‘other’ category, so we’ve broken them down into Adventure, Cyclocross and Urban. This is a great beginners bike for the price and works well for smaller easy trails but the shorter fork travel on the front means if you are riding hard you should expect to bottom them out quite a bit. The aluminium frame is very nice since you do not have to worry about scratches rusting out the paint around the area and the rear swing arm is very sturdy due to the set up of the rear shock. Part of the sportline stable of bike brands owned by Madison, Genesis has always been the creative child that has been left to get on with it. And what interesting bikes they make, steel framed pro racing bikes, Disk braked retro urban flyers and Fat tyred cross bikes. Genesis’ philosophy is simple “bring to life the sorts of bikes we enjoy riding” As they have been given a free rein they can make some bikes that other manufacturers shy away from. On paper the £1400 complete rim brake endurance road bike looks unchanged. But it is a new deep blue paint job, and a shiny all silver kit that really makes the 105 build stand out. In our best touring bicycles, we couldn't avoid listing our Genesis Tour de Fer 20, and here we are, talking about all the adventure bicycles by Genesis. A Shimano 24-speed drivetrain unlocks the opportunity to push your bike to the limits. The easy gears allow you to tear through jagged terrains without breaking a sweat. In July 2012, Genesis formed the Madison Genesis under-23 road team. The team has become a great success under the tutorage of Roger Hammond. 2016 sees Mark Cavendish joining the team as a mentor and coach. Staff always helpful and informative so I understand repairs recommended. Bikes sold were not only excellent quality but staff made sure it was the correct size for the purchaser sizing both bike and positioning of seat.