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Croix De Fer 853 Frameset
A steel frame gravel frameset.
Manufacturer Price
£1,099($1,474)| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Wheels | 700c |
4'11" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'7" – 6'1"
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Summary
The Genesis Croix de Fer is a versatile and comfortable gravel bike, praised for its smooth ride quality and stable handling, especially when loaded. It features a durable Reynolds 725 steel frame with ample mounting points for accessories, though it can be weighty and may have limitations in braking performance and wheel upgrades. Overall, it excels as a reliable all-rounder for commuting and adventure riding.
Versatile with multiple mounting points
Comfortable and smooth ride quality
Stable handling when loaded
Durable Reynolds 725 steel frame
Good gear range for varied terrain
Weight can make climbs ponderous
Weak braking performance
Quick release limits wheel upgrades
Sluggish initial ride feel
Exposed cabling in poor conditions
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Jan 2021 · Stu Kerton
Stunning ride quality and sorted geometry makes for a fun, multi-terrain machine, though the braking isn't brilliant
GRX groupset offers a good spread of ratios
Lovely ride quality
Plenty of tyre clearance
Quick release limits wheel upgrades
Weak performance from the brakes
Jan 2021 · Warren Rossiter
The classic all-rounder goes flat
Lovely balanced handling
Great ride feel
Steel chassis comes with a few extra grams over alloy rivals
Mar 2020 · Joseph Delves
Tanks along and feels like it could go on forever – once it gets moving
| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Headset | PT-1767D EC34 Upper / EC34 Lower |
| Seatpost | 27.2 mm Not Included |
First added October 21
Last updated March 4
Not listed for 1,182 days