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It fucking bangs.
I was very very sceptical about the whole #steelisreal brigade, but having ridden top level modern steel for a bit now, they're completely right. Insanely comfortable, really rewarding of a bit of grunt. The weight penalty isn't worth considering. Absolutely blissful ride quality.
did 1000km and 26,000m of climbing in 5 days in Spain and it didn't put a foot wrong. Was incredibly comfortable and climbs really well. Managed to hammer a couple of top 10s and a KOM in up 12% climbs.
eTap is fucking amazing. It's really sensitive to set up, and likes a ludicrously tight chain, but when it works it is absolutely faultless. Shifts quickly, silently and even under full-grunt load.
It just about fits 28s. Thats on 25mm wheels though, and still rubs a little at times but it's so fucking comfortable that it's worth it. I might get some 9100 calipers to give me a bit more space. Will probably buy some 26s when I wear out these S Works turbos, just for fit.
Generally, best bike I've ever ridden, and I've ridden a lot of good bikes.
N.B. last bike was a Cannondale Supersix.
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Winning.
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Is that a limitation of the F+F or calipers? Had plenty of room in my 853 with 28s on 25mm rims.
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It looks great too. I don't often get jelly of forum bikes (not enough of a buyer) but this really does it for me. Really nice frame, build and I'd love eTap (and 953!).
Shame it doesn't have a tiny bit more clearance but you can't have everything...
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I think @alb was heavily involved in getting Genesis to make steel race bikes.
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thanks.... I have one myself, running 25s on it just now. can testify to the quality of the ride too, love mine. tempted to upgrade it to eTap now.... hmmmmmmm
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@MechaMorgan what's your opinion of the frame having had it for a few months now? How does it compare to your CAAD(?) you were riding previous?