Genesis launch updated gravel and adventure bike range

Genesis has launched its latest range of gravel and adventure bikes with significant updates to the Croix de Fer, Tour de Fer and Vagabond.

The launch sees the Croix de Fer get its biggest update since it was introduced in 2008, coming with a host of changes aimed at improving on what is already a bike with a sizable fan base.

The two most noticeable updates are the changes to the frame silhouette and the increased tyre clearance, both aimed at improving what was already good ride comfort and modernising compatibility.

The dropped seat stays provide a modern aesthetic and Genesis has paired them with a custom top tube drawing from the Volare road bike, creating a much ‘racier’ look than previous iterations.

Tyre clearance has been boosted to allow up to a 700 x 47c tyre with generous mud clearance, meaning riders can fit a tyre to suit.

The Croix de Fer range comprises seven complete bikes and three framesets across a variety of price points aimed at winning new fans and impressing existing CdF owners.

Genesis Tour de Fer.

A bike that quickly established itself in the Genesis range since its introduction in 2016, the concept of the bike has remained broadly the same, to offer a touring-ready specification straight from the box.

Since the Tour de Fer was introduced, the bike’s specification has been tweaked based on customer feedback and updated to suit new componentry options.

The most significant change is that all four models now run 2x drivetrains, whereas previous iterations ran 3x.

The move to 2x allows for a lighter-weight chainset and means the Tour de Fer comes specified with current groupset offerings from manufacturers.

The new Tour de Fer range consists of four models, with the Tour de Fer 30 and 40 coming equipped with Dynamo lighting supplied by Busch and Muller.

Dynamo lighting is now running internally on the frame and the fork and the Tour de Fer 10 and 20 models have this routing should riders choose to add it in down the line.

Cable routing continues to be external for ease of maintenance but now uses a full cable outer for better protection from the elements.

Genesis Vagabond

Last, but by no means least is a major update to the Vagabond, positioned as a playful workhorse that can tackle long days in the saddle and roll down technical trails all in one ride.

This latest creation has received updates across the board to further improve the overall riding experience.

The new frame has a longer wheelbase and slackened head angle, and tyre clearance has been increased to allow up to a 2.35” MTB tyre with the Vagabond 10 and 20 models fitted with Maxxis Ikons right out of the box.

A significant update is that the new Vagabond is now suspension-corrected to make it compatible with a 40mm suspension gravel fork. The new Vagabond range is available in two complete builds and a frameset offering.

Sportline overview

Genesis Product Manager, Sam Lawson said: “This launch marks our biggest release of new product since before the Covid pandemic.

“The team at Sportline have worked hard on this range and the initial feedback from our specialist Genesis retailer network – when we previewed the range at our IceBike*show in February – was overwhelmingly positive.”

Retailer enquiries

For details on bike specs, pricing, and availability, UK retailers can visit the Sportline B2B website, contact their account manager, or call 0208 385 3450.

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