The ability to run up to a 45mm rear tyre and a 50mm front tyre on the provided 700c rims increase the all-terrain ability of the Croix. Genesis bikes are built to push boundaries and inspire adventures no matter what type of cycling you love to do. Here at Swinnerton Cycles, we’re proud to bring you a select range of the most popular Genesis bikes genesis bicycles and sturdy Genesis frameset models, so you can invest in a whole new quality bicycle or start your very own custom build with a Genesis frame. The Genesis mountain bike is a solid investment for cross-purpose use, taking you on the weekly commute followed by off-road adventures on the weekend, and here at Swinnerton Cycles, you’ll find a wide range of cycling accessories and components to keep your Genesis mountain bike in tip-top shape. The Genesis™ bicycle rack features concentric rings that park bikes safely and securely. The Genesis™ rack offers two contact points, at the front and rear, for stable locking.
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 supply the 27.2mm seat post, 75mm stem and 685mm medium rise bars, the Flux saddle is practical but may not suit everyone. We’re experiencing a very high volume of orders during the Hot Summer Season. The model number can be found on the lower portion of the seat tube just above the crank on a black and silver decal.
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. Also, ensure your brakes are working properly and adjust them as needed. The Core range is based around a 6061 aluminium tube set that is butted where needed with some gentle manipulation to ovalise the down tube as it meets the seat tube at the bottom bracket shell.
The Montane Icemen (Pete Sissons and Paul Cosgrove) underlined the bikes capabilities as they used a pair of Croix de Fers to circumnavigate the 1600-mile coastline of Iceland in 14 days. The first Genesis bike was produced under the Ridgeback brand as the Day One model in 2001.
The wheelset is lightweight with an internal rim width of 19mm that will take good sized rubber which means you could add some float to the ride with some high volume tyres. The Core 26.4 came fitted with 2.2 Mountain Kings, the originals not the much genesis bicycles improved Mountain King II. Kit wise the Genesis is sensibly specced, Shimano Deore takes care of transmission duties with a SLX rear derailleur, brakes are Deore too.