Genesis Croix de Fer
Discussion
Does anybody here own a Genesis Croix de Fer? I've been tempted by one recently as a go anywhere 'one' bike. I have only owned mountain bikes in the past and don't want a full on road machine as i'll be cycling on bridleways,forest cycle paths etc.
From what i've read the Genesis appears to be what i'm looking for but i'd appreciate some first hand experiences if anyone has any....
From what i've read the Genesis appears to be what i'm looking for but i'd appreciate some first hand experiences if anyone has any....
If you are looking at a 'do it all' road bike can I suggest you also consider a kenisis atr tripster.
Disc brakes, titanium, relaxed geometry and can take tyres up to 45mm. I use mine everyday for work with 25mm slicks in the summer, 32mm in the winter with great big mudguards and chuck on some knobblies for when I go off road. I sold all my other road oriented bikes shortly after I bought this as I simply found no need for any of the others. Covered about 4500 glorious miles on it last year. It's a very smooth and comfortable ride.
Disc brakes, titanium, relaxed geometry and can take tyres up to 45mm. I use mine everyday for work with 25mm slicks in the summer, 32mm in the winter with great big mudguards and chuck on some knobblies for when I go off road. I sold all my other road oriented bikes shortly after I bought this as I simply found no need for any of the others. Covered about 4500 glorious miles on it last year. It's a very smooth and comfortable ride.
Was also on my radar with concerns on weight until I discovered the Akrose bikes at Evans which seem just so much better designed and made than the Planet X London Road which is similar but agricultural in comparison
Now Im being corrupted by the GT Grade, but on balance the Akrose tips it for VFM
Top PH budget blowing tip for the Tripster, one day though it will be mine.................
I bought a Croix de Fer about 15 months ago and have probably done about 3000 miles on it. I did the Fred Whitton route on it last year. Only changes I've made have been Brooks saddle and SKS mudguards. I really like it. When I bought mine, it didn't feel as though there were that many options for road bikes with discs that weren't out and out cyclocross bikes. Now there's huge choice depending on your budget and preference on frame material.
Croix is still worth a look but if you have more money to splash around you can probably find something lighter if that matters to you.
If you fancy Ti, then have a look at FatBirds, Alu then Bowman Pilgrims is a lovely thing. If you like steel (and have plenty of money to spend) then Engineered Bikes Gazel or Mason Resolution are both things of beauty.
Croix is still worth a look but if you have more money to splash around you can probably find something lighter if that matters to you.
If you fancy Ti, then have a look at FatBirds, Alu then Bowman Pilgrims is a lovely thing. If you like steel (and have plenty of money to spend) then Engineered Bikes Gazel or Mason Resolution are both things of beauty.
BGarside said:
I've also been considering a CdF, but not sure if the frame has any pedal/toe overlap with the front wheel.
Anyone know? I'd be buying the largest frame size (60cm).
Is there any reasonably-priced alternative to the CdF which has discs and also clearance for 28mm tyres and mudguards?
Evans Akrose bikes Anyone know? I'd be buying the largest frame size (60cm).
Is there any reasonably-priced alternative to the CdF which has discs and also clearance for 28mm tyres and mudguards?
London Road, but lots of quality control threads around
GT Grade - my current obsession
BGarside said:
I've also been considering a CdF, but not sure if the frame has any pedal/toe overlap with the front wheel.
Anyone know? I'd be buying the largest frame size (60cm).
Is there any reasonably-priced alternative to the CdF which has discs and also clearance for 28mm tyres and mudguards?
I ride a Croix de Fer 60cm. I don't have any front overlap with my feet (size 13), though have to mount the panniers a little bit further back for rear clearance.Anyone know? I'd be buying the largest frame size (60cm).
Is there any reasonably-priced alternative to the CdF which has discs and also clearance for 28mm tyres and mudguards?
Not a CdF, but I bought a Genesis Equilibrium in stainless steel a couple of months back and I am very pleased with it.
It handles rough roads reasonably well and I wouldn't worry too much about taking it on to forest tracks etc, although I might consider putting specific tyres on if I wanted it to be that sort of all-rounder.
BTW - I'm sure the CdF is the better all-rounder or Genesis wouldn't bother with both :-)
It handles rough roads reasonably well and I wouldn't worry too much about taking it on to forest tracks etc, although I might consider putting specific tyres on if I wanted it to be that sort of all-rounder.
BTW - I'm sure the CdF is the better all-rounder or Genesis wouldn't bother with both :-)
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