In The Beginning: Genesis Owners

Nice - what size of tyres are you running there?

I'm wondering which tyre direction to go - either a lightweight 2.1/2.25" for extreme mincing or try and squeeze in 2 kilos of 2.6" rubber just for a laugh

I had a pair of 2.3" Mavic Crossmax or something on mine as a middle of the road option & there looked to be plenty of room to spare - last mtb was a 27.5+ & the 2.8s just floated over everything, was quite an eye opener

2.25" rear, 2.3" front. I think I could run 2.4" rear, but it would be tight and wouldn't leave mud room.

Cheers - my old rims were on the narrow side by modern standards (18mm inner) so i'll see how the 2.3s sit on a slightly wider rim then go from there.

The more I look at your pic it's pretty similar build wise to mine without the suspension fork - what bars are you running? I had on-one OG's but just bought some Ritchey Kyotes for a bit more width & reach.

Page 60 was good.

Also a bonus safety pizza

So it seems like most CdF models are out of stock until late 2021 / early 2022...

Can't be bothered starting a project thread right now so i'll leave these here -got my frame back from the powdercoaters - went up with a vague idea of something like metallic black or millennial pink, naturally ended up with something else - satin bronze. Turned out pretty classy, quite pewter-ish in colour which I like - keeping with the gentrification I polished the head badge too.

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Looks great.

Breaking away from the tourers and Emm Tee Bees with my Zero SL.

It's a joy to ride and still competitively light for a frame that's a fair few years old now.

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you look like your stalking the bike from the bushes.

Does anyone know where I could get a Genesis head tube badge? My recently acquired Day One Cross is without one.
Not too bothered about period specific, actually I don't even know if there's been a change over the years?

Nice! I'll take the opportunity to post my Zero Disc. Have changed a few things since I took the picture, mainly going back to 2x and fitting some carbon wheels.

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Absolute weapon. I was close to getting one.

@Thrasher

you look like your stalking the bike from the bushes.

I was literally one foot in some olive tree so you're not wrong.

@Zed

Absolute weapon. I was close to getting one.

They really are beautiful frames – This one was an ex-team bike with hardly any use.

@seb1977 looks like that climbs like a dream!

Emm Tee Bees

It has taken me two days to figure out what you meant by this.

The last one @hoops painted for Connor in 2018

OOF

I just wanted to give Genesis some props- I contacted them from their website asking if I could buy a replacement head tube badge for my recently acquired 2009 Day One Cross.
One arrived in a couple of days FOC not even asked for postage costs.
Very good customer service I reckon.

My bike is 2014 spec but 2018 F+F. Upgraded the wheels since and it came with a 105 mech. Front mech is really shifting like shit, cranks look like shit. Got some sti levers to go on and maybe some longer mudguards in preparation of commuting again and summer touring. If anyone can help with the below Qs I would be really grateful - cheers.

What might be a sensible crankset/front mech upgrade?
68mm English BB - mine is really squeaky - may just get a new one. Does anyone know what size I need?
brake pads for trp brakes - any recommendations?

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New shoes for my Equilibrium disk, 30mm Jack Brown mile munchers now means it’s matching the Croix de Fer.

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both look really good!

but both so similar, why both and not just either of them (obvz cdf tho if you had to choose right)

True, but until recently the CdF was my commuter with rack and marathons, EqD was summer bike and was with my parents for when I visited.

Bit blurred now, and it may not look it but CdF still a heavy tank and EqD a fair bit lighter (and faster) with better gearing.

Just put together a Vagabond frameset. Built up with a mix of 105 (brakes, shifters and rear derailleur) and SLX (chainset, front mech). Wheels are Alpkit Sonder Alpha. It rides well, although on this (first) ride I need to sort out the tyre pressures. Front was a bit hard, rear a bit soft. The bars are still a bit too high as well. Tyres are WTB Nano. The rear is not quite seated right, so that needs fixing, but otherwise this was a good 10km shake down ride.

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CdF still a heavy tank

mine weighed nearly 12.6kg in its prime (all accessories) without a rack/basket.

high 13kg with racks n basket...but very very comfortable

steel bikes in heavy shit shocker!

Randomly spotted @bobble s CdF today near Bristol, good to meet you and say hello!

@Cheetah nice to meet you :) weather took a turn for the worst shortly I saw https://www.instagram.com/p/CMXdCE4Hti8/