Cornering is quick and precise with rear wheel drift easily attainable. At around 27lbs the Core weighs in somewhere in the middle of the scale that you would expect for a 120mm trail blaster but it feels nippy and easy to spin up to speed thanks to the lightweight rims and fast rolling tyres. Genesis are a British brand that have been building decent bikes and a decent reputation so I was looking forward to a chance to see if the positive buzz about the company and their bikes was well earned. Our bikes will take you to those places, fulfill your curiosities and make you remember why going for a ride is one of life’s most brilliant experiences. Your bike frame & fork are protected under our Lifetime Warranty policy.
Also, ensure your brakes are working properly and adjust them as needed. 24 speed Shimano Acera/Altus derailleurs get you up to speed quickly. Hydraulic disc brakes will handle breaking with ease and consistency. Over ten years the range expanded beyond commuter bikes to include road, mountain, cyclo-cross, gravel, kids and fat bikes.
We’d always advise going to your local Genesis dealer, where they can see the bike and diagnose any technical or mechanical issues that you’re having with your bike. Point it downwards and speeds soon pick up, the Core has a tendency to encourage an attacking genesis bike riding style but it is worth remembering that the bike is equipped with 120mm up front and can get out of its depth if you try to blunder through rather than use finesse. The first thing you notice is that the cockpit is comfortable, it just feels right.
The correct tyre choice would also help calm the stiff and somewhat unforgiving rear end, it is not as harsh as many aluminium frames but taking the edge off it with some floaty rubber would help ease take some of the sting out of the trail. The greatest restriction on how fast you can go when pinning singletrack is the tyres, yes they are fast rolling but they lack bite, something with greater cornering grip would certainly show off bikes handling better. The sorted geometry is pitched just right, making the bike exciting and fun yet not too much of a handful and it is not just a quick blast fun bike, it is light and the comfortable riding position means it will take you as far as you want to go. Once rolling the true nature of the Genesis started to shine through, a lively agile ride that encourages you to push on and flick the bike through singletrack whilst looking for roots and rocks to bunny hop and pop off.
We’ve partnered with Freewheel as a solution to offer Genesis bikes online whilst supporting local bike shops at the same time. Each online sale supports the selected bike shop with a percentage of your sale, whether you choose to click & collect or get it delivered straight to your door. Please note that Freewheel currently only deliver within the UK at this time. British brand Genesis has become a brand synonymous with versatility for us here at Wheelbase.
The Genesis warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damage due to improper assembly or improper & infrequent follow-up maintenance. Installation of components, parts, or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with the bicycle as sold may also void the warranty. Damage or failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect is not covered along with labour charges for part replacements or changeovers. Any item returned and approved as a defective item will be either repaired or replaced at the discretion of Genesis.
Singletrack uses affiliate services called Skimlinks and which means we may earn revenue if you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer on our site. We’re always looking out for keen riders who are planning trips so we are open to receiving sponsorship proposals to consider. We recommend noting down your frame number (located on the underside of the Bottom Bracket) and using one of the many online services available. Genesis are building a reputation for thoughtful and well designed bikes so it is fair to say that there had been a sense of expectation once we knew the Alpitude was winging its way to us. There has been much talk about the Alpitude and the clear design ethos behind it, which was to make a bike that you could…
The serial number is stamped into the bottom of the frame (under the bottom bracket). Head to the page below and fill out the warranty claim submission form. We ask that you return your bike to the same place it was purchased. If bought on our website, please have your order number on hand.
Here at National Assemblers, we understand that assembling a bike can be a daunting task. With so many parts and components, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Like any other mechanical device, your needs regular maintenance. This not only ensures a smooth ride but also extends the life of your bike. Routine maintenance includes checking tire pressure and adjusting it according to the type of terrain you’ll be riding on. Regularly cleaning and oiling the chain will keep it functioning smoothly and prevent unnecessary wear and tear.
For more information please see the Freewheel finance page here. We have listed the maximum tyre size each frame can take at the bottom of the bike specification pages. We may be able to supply a digital file of the decal you need but you will need to prove you own the bike. Set up was simple, the bike did come with a whole bunch of spacers below the stem, after less than 30 seconds on the bike I had these shuffled to get the front as low as possible and it was off to the trails. Capable on and off road, it was a gentle step away from our original Vapour and towards a bike that was intended to go further… but we never imagined quite how much further. At the time, we weren’t sure if people would get it, so we hedged slightly, labelling it as a cross bike in the truest sense of the word.