Given the versatility of this frame, it is perhaps to be expected that there is a large number of different builds on offer. It is available with flat bars and drop bars, carbon forks and steel forks, there’s even a titanium frame option. For each of the builds, there are different spec levels donated by a ‘10’ for the entry level and ’30’ for the top line. Other bikes might have the specificity to perform better in a single one of these uses, but very few bikes would be able to perform as well as the Croix de Fer in all of them. The geometry is a little more upright, making for a more comfortable and less twitchy ride. There are mounts for mudguards and a pannier rack, which expands the range of use from just road riding to commuting and even lightweight cycle touring. The true beauty of Genesis mountain bikes lies not just in their impressive design and functionality, but importantly in their remarkable adaptability. These bikes have been carefully crafted and engineered with versatility at the forefront. These are the dedicated carbon race bikes, as ridden by the (now disbanded) UCI continental team Madison Genesis. The frame has internally routed cables for better aerodynamics and a wide section down tube for better torsional stiffness. With massive tours becoming more commonplace, we introduce the Tour de Fer – and for more adventurous missions, the Longitude – a rigid 29er mountain bike with all the required mounts and clearance for 2.5-inch tyres. Credited with creating the first-ever gravel bike, Genesis bicycles are designed to take you on adventure -- off-road, on-road, or wherever your heart desires. 33c tyres are specced (the maximum permitted in UCI sanctioned cyclocross races), while the maximum tyre size recommend is 35c. UrbanBikeWear.com started 2013 in Johan’s bedroom with a smaller selection of bicycle clothes and commuting bags. From the beginning UBW’s concept has been to carefully select products from the big global market to find brands with a lot of heart. Our ambition is to be your niche bicycle shop where you can feel at ease with our products, chosen just for you. Today we have a wide range of cycling clothes and bags from Chrome Industries, Bagaboo, PEdALED, Endura, Vaude, Swrve to name a few. Brands that fulfill our demand for quality and provide excellent performance for equally high performing cyclists around the globe.