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Croix De Fer 30
A steel frame gravel bike with high-end components and trp mechanical disc brakes.
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£2,199($2,949)| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Steel |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800, 105 |
| Brakes | TRP Mechanical Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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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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Aug 2024 · Steve Williams
Genesis’ adventure and gravel stalwart gets a host of modernizing detail changes
Stable yet agile feel
Comfortable ride
Internal cable routing
Dropper-compatible
Handlebar is a little stiff
Aug 2024 · Will Jones
The Croix de Fer is back, with some well-executed updates and design tweaks
Another solid new chapter for the Croix de Fer
The Titanium CDF frame option is really rather nice
The Vagabond is great fun for techy off-road riding
The Vagabond may well benefit from a dropper post
Mar 2024 · Simon Withers
Cyclocross-influenced flat-bar bike for commuting and more…
Comfort
Quality hydraulics
Loads of bosses
Wide range of gears
Great off road tyres
Tyres lack speed and cornering grip on the road
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
Mar 2020 · Joseph Delves
Tanks along and feels like it could go on forever – once it gets moving
| Frame | Steel BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Chromoly Disc Fork With Anything Cage Mounts |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 |
| Headset | PT-1770 EC34 Upper / EC34 Lower |
| Stem | Genesis Alloy 31.8mm -6 deg 100 mm |
| Saddle | Genesis |
| Seatpost | Genesis Alloy 27.2 x 350 mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | NW-91K With Cage |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RD-RX810 Medium Cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX FD-RX810 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 ST-R7000 11 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG700-11 11-34T |
| Chain | KMX X11 |
| Brakes | TRP Spyre-C Mechanical Disc Type: TRP Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 ST-R7000 11 Speed |
| Rims | Jalco XCD21 32H |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Steel 14 g |
| Front Hub | Formula Front - RX812 / Rear - RX300 |
| Rear Hub | Formula Front - RX812 / Rear - RX300 |
| Tires | Kenda Booster 700 x 40c Tubeless Ready |
First added March 4
Last updated July 13
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