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CDA 20 1X
An aluminum frame gravel bike with modest components and promax mechanical disc brakes.
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£899($1,210)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Steel |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | microSHIFT |
| Brakes | Promax Mechanical Disc |
Summary
The Genesis Cda is a versatile gravel bike praised for its comfortable ride, stable handling, and extensive mounting points for accessories. It offers good value with decent component specs and a lifetime warranty, but is often criticized for its heavy weight and disappointing braking performance. Overall, it's a practical choice for various terrains, though it can feel sluggish on climbs.
Comfortable and versatile ride quality
Stable handling suitable for off-road conditions
Extensive mounting points for racks and fenders
Good value with decent component specifications
Lifetime warranty on frame and fork
Heavy weight leading to sluggish performance
Poor braking performance, especially with mechanical discs
Feels laborious on climbs due to weight
External cable routing and quick release axles
The newest update to the alloy Genesis CdA delivers all of the versatility of the popular steel Croix de Fer at a fraction of the cost – almost half the price of even the most affordable steel all-road & adventure builds.
BikerumorThe braking is very disappointing.
BikeRadarA bit on the weighty side, but the CDA delivers a smooth, controllable ride over any terrain.
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Jul 2021 · Simon Withers
Budget aluminium gravel bike spin-off of Genesis's venerated Croix de Fer
Practical comfortable versatile
Plenty of fittings for commuting bikepacking and touring
Heavyish weight
Slightly sluggish
Disappointing disc brakes
Feb 2021 · Stu Kerton
A bit on the weighty side, but the CDA delivers a smooth, controllable ride over any terrain
Loads of mounting points for accessories
Good tyre clearance
Low gear ratios
Heavy
Braking is poor
Oct 2020 · Cory Benson
Genesis's recently updated all-road alloy CdA, gets an even more affordable little singlespeed brother in the adventure-ready Genesis Flyer!
| Frame | Alloy |
|---|---|
| Fork | Genesis Chromoly With Anything Cage Mounts |
| Bottom Bracket | Prowheel BB68+ |
| Headset | Prestine PT-1606 EC34 Upper / EC34 Lower |
| Stem | Genesis Alloy 31.8mm -6 Degree 100mm |
| Handlebar | Genesis Alloy 12 Degree Flare XS = 400mm SM/MD = 420mm LG/XL = 440mm |
| Saddle | Genesis |
| Seatpost | Genesis Alloy 27.2 x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | microSHIFT RD-M66M 11-Speed |
|---|---|
| Shifters | microSHIFT SB-M110 1x11-Speed |
| Cassette | microSHIFT CS-H113 11-42T |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Promax DSK-300 Mechanical Disc Type: Promax Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | microSHIFT SB-M110 |
| Rims | Shining DB-31 32h |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | KT-K68 |
| Rear Hub | KT-K68 |
| Tires | WTB Riddler Comp 700x37mm |
First added December 2
Last updated July 13
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