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I really like the look of that, I agree with you regarding the cranks. But in saying that, the ones fitted ain’t that bad.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and hopefully back in the saddle very soon.
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Thanks very much, just deciding on a new helmet, hopefully will try I spin next week.
Functionally and aesthetically there's nothing wrong with them really, they're just heavy and the chainring isn't really round so there's a tight spot in the chain. Ive ordered some Alfine ones now, I found some new unboxed ones on eBay for a fiver cheaper than they are on trade. Hopefully the chainline will be ok.
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As my other Genesis has been written off follwing my crash I just sorted something new to get me to work through the winter till I can sort a replacement f&F for the parts from my CdF to go on. I used my last C2W voucher to get this (almost) OTP 2018 Genesis Day One 10 - nothing thrilling, but it will be good for getting wet and locking up.
Obvious changes include; swept 'moon' bars, Deore/LX hydraulic brakes, Ergon grips and a Pizza rack (which has had about 1ltr of Loctite used in its installation before anyone mentions it).
But I have have also done some other little tweaks such as:
Repacking the hubs with better grease (thanks for the tip @TM )
Swapping the tyres for 35c Vittoria Revolution G+
adding SKS quick release mudguard clips on the rear (so you don't have to unbolt them if you get a puncture)
You can't really tell in daylight, but all the decals and mud flaps are stealth reflective so the whole thing lights up like a christmas tree:
Sadly not well enough to ride it yet, but it should make my commute easier. Cranks are niggling me a bit so I may also swap them out for some Alfine ones
but no rush as I need to use it first...