Advertised as 80mm (3.14″) of travel, most couldn’t get more than one inch of movement. Having a non-progressive spring rate means that it’s unlikely they’ll ever get the full travel out of either end. Compression isn’t adjustable, and rebound is exactly what one might expect from a spring. Out back, the four bar linkage looks the part, but the actual path of travel is an arc that wants to move the wheel forward as it goes upward. This results in poor handling, as the wheel cannot track over rough surfaces properly. My legs had never been so muscular in my life than the time I rode my , I was in pretty good shape and my body didnt care if the bike was from Wal Mart.
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It has a drivetrain that many bikes shops simply won’t touch. They’re not snobs, they just know that no amount of time or skill will make loose and sloppy components work well. Since you own this bike, there’s a very good chance that you have never heard of a bike shop. They carry all sorts of odd bits and pieces for bicycles, and may even have a 26″ front rim with disc brake hub. But if your Genesis V1200 needs a new rim, now may be a good time to consider cutting your losses and sell it for scrap instead. If you want a quality bike that fits you, with components that work as intended, do not expect to find it at WalMart.
This review just seems like a rehash of a bunch of other reviews, by the average owner who may or may not know the first thing about adjusting a genesis bicycles bicycle to keep it tuned up. My wife bought me this bike and i love it. I rode it to and from work and was worried I would wear my thighs out.
Luckily, this happened at home for most owners. Trailside, it would be a bit cumbersome to fix a flat on the Genesis V2100, since it isn’t equipped with quick release axles at either end. So bring a box wrench with you wherever you go. Don’t count on an open end or adjustable wrench, as these nutted axles don’t have the best hardware either. It’s a mess of cheap parts masquerading as a bicycle. Poorly designed suspension, with a shock that would make Newton cringe (see Newton’s Third Law).
And finally, you can view our events page, located here to see which upcoming demo events we’ll be participating in. I found a cheap 26″ frame off of PricePoint.com and built my own bike after that. Ride a bike you have built or one of a higher quality and you will realize how terrible bikes of this caliber are. Sure, anything that gets you riding is a plus, but as mentioned before you get what you pay for. If you order directly from us you can watch this video to see how the bike will arrive to you. If you order it through one of our local dealers, then the bike will come assembled and ready to ride.
This may have been done on purpose, to match the out of true Promax disc brake rotor. Speaking of which, be prepared to spend time messing with the drivetrain. Although it’s from Shimano, the 3×7 shifters and derailleurs have more than enough slop that your LBS may simply refuse to work on it, knowing they will never be able to get it to shift smoothly and consistently. With a slogan like “Excellence Begins Here”, there was no way we could pass up the chance to review the Genesis V2100 mountain bike. This $149 full suspension, 26″ bike has it all – aluminum frame, at least one disc brake, Shimano drivetrain, and even a padded seat. As an added bonus, it includes a full set of front, rear, pedal, and wheel reflectors, so you can be in compliance with local vehicle codes.