Genesis 2022 Croix de Fer 2022- thoughts (C2W)

[anonymous-user]

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[Phunk]

I had one back in 2015, pretty much the same bike.

Good solid build, a bit heavy but the steel is good for a commuter.

I switched to a Genesis Day One as I commute all year round and hub gears are less faff.

[OutInTheShed]

anonymous said:

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What draws you to this bike?
At that weight you could have an ali bike with front suspension.
If you don't want low bars, then a hybrid might suit?
OTOH, if your elbow is like mine, you might find riding on the hoods of drop bars better than straight MTB bars after a while?

[bigdom]

anonymous said:

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I have one I bought to commute on, I believe it's 2015. I'm of a similar weight. It's like triggers broom, on different wheels, groupset etc now. I find it very comfy, can knock out 100 miles with ease if required. It's full commuter spec, panniers/mudguards/lights. Pretty much bombproof.

[Catastrophic Poo]

I considered one and ended up buying a Pinnacle Arkose D3 (GRX etc) from Evans (Boooo Ashley).

An excellent bike.

Have you considered whatever their current Arkose offering is?

[Chicken Chaser]

I had one with 105. It was ok, used to use it for fireroads, and occasional winter riding. If I had the choice though, id always take the carbon offering. As much as I like the idea and look of steel, I just think a decent carbon bike with the right geometry for you and your riding will be better. So many options now, the CdF is overpriced for what it is.