Genesis Datum - opinions?

Posted on Sat 8th, October 2016

• #1

user48109

so I am considering get one of these as a sort of halfway house between my racing bike (which can't take guards and is a little twitchy and fun) and my tourer (which is a gate and while it does a great job - its not fun).

Although I still remain to be convinced.

I am looking at getting last year's model - anyone got one - any thoughts etc?

Also has the frame been updated as last year's seem to take 33 and guards and this years 35 and guards?

tx
• #2

amey

You seem like you've made your decision but just want to echo it.

So there you go: It's great. Do it. Although I dont have Datum I have something very similar and its mad fun to ride it while checking all those boxes you have mentioned. Go for it.
• #3

user48109

Actually I haven't as I need to test ride one. I was actually all set on a trek domane until I rode one and while comfortable did nothing for me.
• #4

amey in reply to @user48109

fair enough, test ride one and see for yourself but if you want to quantify it has all the right things. There is no visible difference (apart from paint) from last year's model to this year either.

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