For Sale: Genesis CdF 54cm (heavily upgraded)

Now that my custom audax bicycle is nearing completion, I no longer have the need for my excellent CdF.

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(I will tweak the bar angle, it's like that because I like to rest my wrist on the flat part of the drop).

It's the lower end version of the popular Croix de Fer with 520 tubing instead of 725, the geometry is identical, it's been upgraded as an all-round Audax/commuting bicycle with generous mudguard coverage that not only keep the drivetrain clean but also your feet dry without requiring overshoes due to the additional flap on the bottom bracket and front mudguard, had I not got a custom, I would be keeping this bike indefinitely;

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Realistically the top tube is roughly 55cm (54.5cm according to Genesis), but have a reasonable headtube length for the size.

It have a 3T finishing kit, the Rotundo handlebar in 44cm, -17 ARX Team stem in 100mm and a Palladio Pro seatpost, I will included a Salsa Cowbell 2 handlebar as well for a different shape with less drop and reach.

The drivetrain is 2x9, XT cassette with Deore derailleur that have been changed to a 12-32t paired with a 50x34t crankset, they're extremely reliable and only just had the chain and chainring replaced after a busy winter.

It come with XT MTB pedals if requested.

Bar-end shifter have both indexed and friction mode.

The wheelset are Hope Pro 2 with straight pull spokes (a better design than standard spokes) laced to ZTR Crest rims that's very light and wide, it currently have a 28c Gatorskins (max size 32c w/guard), there's no need to push the pressure up as it'll happily take a very low pressure and still be comfortable without pinch flat.

25c will definitely fit as well allowing a better shape, but that's the smallest you can go.

The brakes are extremely powerful, far more powerful than my Ultegra set-up with koolstop, it got compressionless housing as well with a very precise feel, I can comfortably descent the worse road and still able to come to a standstill more than any rims operated road brakes out there;

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I'm afraid it's squealing because I only just adjusted them recently and haven't got round to fixing it.

£500 pick up either Wimbledon or Waterloo

PS: Ignored the Category - Velocio nergged me which drop it dramatically.

In the unlikely event of a split id be interested in the wheels and maybe the brakes too.

Edit: And the Salsa bars

Afraid not.

Cracking deal that.

p.s I'd take the Rotundos if they weren't wanted.

Nice ride. Just in case, I'd be interested in the frame set.
:-)

I would take 3t bars, stem and post if you decide to split

No splitting, I spend a lots of time on that bike making sure everything worked well with each other.

Fair enough, it's a sweet bike.

i will be getting one of these in the summer on the ride to work scheme...fantastic all round bike...
have a free bump

Seen Ed on this - its a lovely build. Well thought through

Thank, I'm fairly certain I'll feel better about selling it once the new one come!

Price drop.

Lovely, Ed. Now wash it.

Can you recommend me a front pannier rack that'll fit one of these with mudguards?

Cheers and have a bump

Tubus low rider work the best.

No splitting

You've got buyers lined up for most of it, I think splitting is the way to go. As much as you might love the expensive upgrades, the price is too near the £900 swing-tag of a shiny new 2013 CdF for anybody who doesn't precisely agree with you about what the weaknesses of the OTP's spec are.

splitting it mean I'll have too many spare part lying around.

But you'll get most of your asking price from the bits in which people have already expressed interest, so you can punt the remainder out for bargain prices.

Test rode this yesterday and ultimately whilst it's not what I'm looking for in a geared bike, it was a lovely ride and incredibly value for what's on offer.

Bump for a great bike at an even better price!

Price drop.

That's a bargain

Would you consider shipping it to austria?

Could do, will let you know.

Jesus Christ....And you had the nerve to run down my ad...that's priceless ......

Also LFGSS...Stands for London Fixed Gear and Single Speed......this bike is neither fixed gear or single speed.....so whats your deal....