Genesis. Are they a revelation?
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ecsrobin said:
My friend has a Genesis day one with internal hub gears, it is the most comfortable CX bike I've ridden and there's no noise. my bike to work scheme renews in the summer so that's my next purchase.
I've got a Day One running single speed, and while it's nice enough it's as heavy as a supertanker, it's five pounds heavier than my geared Kinesis Crosslight. snotrag said:
Very good bikes and always good value. UK designed so often have neat features and very mud tolerant ! Owned by Madison so also generally well species with Shimano throughout as they get first dibs.
This....I have a Volant 20, bought in September 2014. Currently on 1650 miles with nothing more than routine chain lubing.
A friend has a Croix de Fer Limited which has also been trouble free.
Given an unlimited budget I would be looking at a Datum 20, pretty much my do it all road bike.
I got a Croix de Fer 20 on the cycle to work scheme last October. It's the most comfortable bike I've owned since i was a kid. Be aware though, it's no featherweight. When I'm riding it, I never want to go home, feels like I could ride forever and mine is fully loaded with rack, panniers, mudguards and heavy Schwalbe marathon tyres.
I have a Day One Alfine here, I agree it's heavy but it's so nice to ride I don't really care. If I decide to change it'll be for an Equilibrium Disc, I'm a total convert to steel for regular riding now.
I also have a Volant which is a bit of a mish-mash of bits (Claris, Sora, 105, Deda finishing kit and Cosine wheels) but rides beautifully and really doesn't feel like the frameset from a £600 four year old bike.
Very few people I know who've ridden them have a bad word to say, and even the weight is excusable as you don't buy a Reynolds 520 framed bike with disc brakes and hub gears to climb mountains (although I actually do that on mine if I fancy a ride but the roads are wet).
I also have a Volant which is a bit of a mish-mash of bits (Claris, Sora, 105, Deda finishing kit and Cosine wheels) but rides beautifully and really doesn't feel like the frameset from a £600 four year old bike.
Very few people I know who've ridden them have a bad word to say, and even the weight is excusable as you don't buy a Reynolds 520 framed bike with disc brakes and hub gears to climb mountains (although I actually do that on mine if I fancy a ride but the roads are wet).
I've 2 Genesis bikes and they do what they're intended with no silly expensive oddball parts. Genesis Skyline from around 2008 and still looks new, I've done almost 3,000 miles in the winter and apart from brake-blocks it's had one chain replaced and nothing else. I also have a 931 stainless steel Volare 20 with Ultegra 6800.
louiebaby said:
Genuinely considering an Alfine hubbed CX bike as my next commuter. Currently working on a strategy to get it SWMBO Board Approval.
She is a little resistant, as this would be bike number 5, and I'm also looking for a TT bike.
Better be quick, the 2015 model was Alfine but the 2016 has moved to a Nexus hub which isn't as good. Basically, if you're not quick you'll be paying the same price for something less good, I'm sure SWMBO will understand the urgency then She is a little resistant, as this would be bike number 5, and I'm also looking for a TT bike.
I've a Genesis Volare 10 and it's been great. I've limited experience with modern road bikes, but friends who have tried it have come off impressed at the way it feels to ride, especially considering what it cost.
The only bit that lets it down is the crappy FSA bottom bracket which has been troublesome since just about day one and will be binned when the winter is over. As Madison are Shimano disties its surprising they skimp on stuff like this.
The only bit that lets it down is the crappy FSA bottom bracket which has been troublesome since just about day one and will be binned when the winter is over. As Madison are Shimano disties its surprising they skimp on stuff like this.
jamiebae said:
Better be quick, the 2015 model was Alfine but the 2016 has moved to a Nexus hub which isn't as good. Basically, if you're not quick you'll be paying the same price for something less good, I'm sure SWMBO will understand the urgency then
My CTW Scheme only have 2016 model, although I will have to call them so will ask about a 2015 model. Thanks for the knowledge.louiebaby said:
My CTW Scheme only have 2016 model, although I will have to call them so will ask about a 2015 model. Thanks for the knowledge.
If you're a dwarf or a giant then Evans still have stock of the 2015 model...http://www.evanscycles.com/products/genesis/day-on...
The new one is £200 cheaper at RRP, but has a Nexus hub, swaps the TRP brakes for Promax ones and has a few other tweaks to drop the price. The 2015 ones are discounted now though, and at the same money or cheaper it's well worth seeking one out if you can find it.
jamiebae said:
The new one is £200 cheaper at RRP, but has a Nexus hub, swaps the TRP brakes for Promax ones and has a few other tweaks to drop the price. The 2015 ones are discounted now though, and at the same money or cheaper it's well worth seeking one out if you can find it.
Also, white is an awesome colour for a daily commuter!:-)
Might give the people a ring later and see if they can access them from the factory or something.
Very happy with my Genesis Day 1 Alfine as a commuter and, prior to that, a £300 Genesis hybrid thingie that I thought was brilliant for the money.
But, as has been said above, the frame is a bit of a farm gate. Holds up well to the abuse it gets as a commuter, not sure I'd have a steel-framed Genesis as a "nice bike" though.
But, as has been said above, the frame is a bit of a farm gate. Holds up well to the abuse it gets as a commuter, not sure I'd have a steel-framed Genesis as a "nice bike" though.
Edited by HardtopManual on Sunday 7th February 23:58
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