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It gives novice riders a good taste of what the higher- rated bikes can do. 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. It had many of the similar specifications, such as 29″ wheels, however was definitely… Continue reading Whoa! What do you think of the head tube on Adam Blythes gold Genesis?

genesis bicyclesFront disc and rear linear pull handbrakes keep your speed under control, while the overstuffed springer style saddle and rise handlebars give the rider a comfortable and upright riding position. Whether you’re on an off-road adventure or running errands in town, the Whirlwind has all your bases covered. The upgraded version of the Genesis… Continue reading Whoa! What do you think of the head tube on Adam Blythes gold Genesis?

Not too long and well balanced with none of the ‘too much weight on the wrists’ feeling that sometimes comes on trail hardtails. Kit wise the Genesis is sensibly specced, Shimano Deore takes care of transmission duties with a SLX rear derailleur, brakes are Deore too. Genesis are a British brand that have been building… Continue reading Whoa! What do you think of the head tube on Adam Blythes gold Genesis?

The Fugio is a rowdier bike than the Croix de Fer, more suited to playing around on the trails and using the bumps as a platform to get some air. The dropper seatpost, slacker head angle, shorter chainstays and clearance for tyres up to 50mm wide on 650b wheels are responsible for this more playful… Continue reading Whoa! What do you think of the head tube on Adam Blythes gold Genesis?

We’ve got to say, though, that we’ve never seen anything like the head tube on Adam Blythe’s bike. We showed you 3T’s Strada ICR a couple of weeks ago, with a ‘nose’ extending forwards genesis mountain bike at the front of the head tube. 3T’s goal was to hide the cables internally while keeping the head… Continue reading Whoa! What do you think of the head tube on Adam Blythes gold Genesis?

It employs easily adjustable rim brakes, a single 42×17 gear, and it has mudguards to keep the spray off. Although the frame is steel, it’s relatively lightweight with a carbon fork and no excess components weighing it down. This is a bike that will zip around town without a second thought. Prefitted mudguards and more… Continue reading Whoa! What do you think of the head tube on Adam Blythes gold Genesis?