The steel tubes of these endurance bikes, with their ability to dampen the road buzz, make them perfectly suited to long days out in the saddle. Pannier and mudguard mounts are also present on these frames, adding to their versatility. The external cable routing and threaded bottom brackets are also features that will be well apricated by home mechanics. That’s not to say the Genesis 26″ V2100 Mountain Bike doesn’t have its work cut out for it.
Genesis produces bikes for all cycling disciplines, including road, mountain, cyclocross, gravel/adventure and commuting. Mat has been in cycling media since 1996, on titles including BikeRadar, Total Bike, Total Mountain Bike, What Mountain Bike and Mountain Biking UK, and he has been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. Mat has been road.cc technical editor for over a decade, testing bikes, fettling the latest kit, and trying out the most up-to-the-minute clothing. We send him off around the world to get all the news from launches and shows too. He has won his category in Ironman UK 70.3 and finished on the podium in both marathons he has run. Mat is a Cambridge graduate who did a post-grad in magazine journalism, and he is a winner of the Cycling Media Award for Specialist Online Writer.
It also features the same 11 rear gears, 30-millimeter tires, an impressive 11-34T cassette, and a steel frame as the Genesis Equilibrium. However, along with the durable steel frame, it has a lightweight carbon fiber fork to reduce the bike’s overall weight substantially. All in all, this bike is our favorite, offering absolute top-of-the-line specifications. In conclusion, this brand is reputable for producing high-quality bicycles.
With these bikes, the saddles have been changed for a women specific model as well as shorter cranks and narrower handlebars being specced to better suit female proportions. Before buying, all we have to do is to evaluate, these things include, what are the features, pros and cons, routine maintenance, and the accessories that come with it when you buy it. For information on the GenesisV2100 mountain bike review, see this article. The hub-gear delivers reliability and range, which is great news whether you’re commuting in all weathers, or on your way to a bothy in the Hebrides. An impressive fork at this price point and sensible kit are great and the wheels finish the package off nicely but the main attraction here is the geometry. The first thing you notice is that the cockpit is comfortable, it just feels right.
With their focus on craftsmanship, ride quality, and versatility, Genesis offers a range of models that cater to various riding disciplines and preferences. Whether you’re a road cyclist, mountain biker, or urban commuter, this brand provides a reliable and enjoyable riding experience. These are Genesis’ entry-level road bikes and are the cheapest in their range.
While the stack is typical of a road bike, the reach is extended. This puts the rider in a pretty aggressive riding position, but at least the shoulder shock is partially absorbed by the fat tires. With a 2×9 Shimano Sora groupset and mechanical disc brakes, there are notable differences to the higher end Croix de Fer. But these won’t present an impediment to getting out and using the frame for the huge variety of applications it has the capability for. Gravel riding, endurance road riding, cycle-touring, commuting, these are all still possible on this bike – it’s just a more accessible platform to get started with. The bikes are available either with rim brakes or hydraulic discs, but there is only one spec level with these bikes.
genesis bikeI don’t have to worry about destroying the frame of my bike if I hit the derailleur. It was sub $200 and offered a lot for the price, as we will talk about here in a moment. It is meant specifically for taller folks like me (I’m 6′ 1″) however I think people a bit shorter than me would be right at home. This variable speed throttle was designed to be easy on the wrists, and even easier to operate. LCD screen with battery charge indicator for on-the-go battery charge reading.
For each of the builds, there are different spec levels donated by a ‘10’ for the entry level and ’30’ for the top line. For those interested in dipping their toes into racing, or just want a sportier feeling bike, the Zeal range is Genesis’ entry level carbon option. The geometry is more aggressive than the endurance-oriented Equilibrium, but not quite as ‘head-down bum-up’ as the dedicated racers that are the Zeros.