However, even that bike offers great components and specifications everywhere else. Its upgraded version, the Genesis Equilibrium Disc, offers excellent specifications across the board, with the steel frame left as the only questionable component choice. However, with the slightly increased weight of these two models comes more durability, which may be what you’ve been after all along. A further improved bike, the Genesis Equilibrium takes everything that’s great about Genesis bikes and adds to it. The better cassette will aid in climbing hills, and the wider tires make for easy riding and better stability. Of course, there is something to be said about the quality of bikes found at Walmart, but it’s only fair. The two models sold here are under $400, which is very cheap for a road bike. Those two bikes can be a bit wishy-washy but are also extremely inexpensive. They offer good value for money, and it’s unlikely you’ll have as bad an experience as the writers of each bike’s worst customer review. Both bikes are made of Reynolds 725 steel, with the disc brake bike getting a carbon fork in place of the steel fork on the rim brake model. It’s an affordable option for those looking to get started or upgrade their mountain biking experience. Its dual-suspension frame provides a responsive and comfortable riding experience, particularly when navigating uneven terrain. The Equilibrium and Equilibrium Disc are also endurance/sportive-focused bikes, and come with a steel frame and carbon fork. The steel makes for a super comfortable ride, while the carbon reduces some of the weight. The Venerable Croix de Fer frameset has been a mainstay of the Genesis range since 2009. The frameset is incredible versatile and lends itself to a multitude of different builds. In addition, the aluminum MTB frame provides a solid base for the bike, increasing its overall stability and performance. Often, the damage can be repaired by brazing a new fillet or adding a special brace. Both numbers offer great versatility in torque ratios, with the 11-speed rear cassettes obviously offering more. Its 1x9 drivetrain keeps things simple, while the swept back riser bars give the rider a more upright position. 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. Finally, 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. 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. Despite being already expansive, the Genesis Bikes brand continues to grow, with the British company striking out even further to the gravel/adventure cross market. Not quite mainstream, yet still hugely popular, Genesis Bikes are a British brand loved by steel-aficionados and adventurers alike. The site said a retirement sale would begin Thursady and the store will be closed May 4-7 as trek prepares to re-open under the new ownership. Finding the center of the brand design was based on our uncovering the “truth in materials” position.