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Genesis Croix de Fer
This was the bike I did PBP on in 2019, and all the long rides (400s and 600s) in the build-up, although the spec changed for almost every ride in some way.
Its more of a touring bike, I guess - even in its lightest form, its only just under 9kg. Its a 56, with 71.7 head angle and 73.5 seat. The handling is on the slow-and-steady side, which isn't exciting on short rides, but inspires confidence on long days and nights. Its at its best on long, flat rides where I can settle into a pace.
With the slower geo, discs, guards, clearance for 40mm tyres and stainless 931 frame its been a brilliant all-year-round trucker. But on faster days, where I want to pick up the pace, it feels a bit too sedate. I want a half-way house between this and the Merlin, in terms of ride feel!
For PBP, I had a seat pack, a frame bag, two 750ml bottles and a top tube bag. It wore the kit well.
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