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2023 Genesis

Croix De Fer Ti Frameset

A titanium frame gravel frameset.

Manufacturer Price

£2,699($3,620)
FrameTitanium
SuspensionRigid
Wheels700c
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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

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.

Pros

  • 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

Cons

  • Weight can make climbs ponderous

  • Weak braking performance

  • Quick release limits wheel upgrades

  • Sluggish initial ride feel

  • Exposed cabling in poor conditions

Key Quotes
Super tough, great riding and highly versatile, but a little weighty
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Once the Croix de Fer gets moving, it tanks along and feels like it could go on forever.
Cyclist logoCyclist
Stunning ride quality and sorted geometry makes for a fun, multi-terrain machine, though the braking isn't brilliant.
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Bike Perfect
Hands on: The Genesis Croix de Fer gets the biggest update of its life – but it's still not huge. Are 2024’s tweaks messing with success, or an upgrade worth having? I rode it and found out

Aug 2024 · Steve Williams

Genesis’ adventure and gravel stalwart gets a host of modernizing detail changes

Highs

  • Stable yet agile feel

  • Comfortable ride

  • Internal cable routing

  • Dropper-compatible

Lows

  • Handlebar is a little stiff

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Cycling News
New Genesis Croix de Fer and Vagabond: First ride reviews of two very different bikes

Aug 2024 · Will Jones

The Croix de Fer is back, with some well-executed updates and design tweaks

Highs

  • 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

Lows

  • The Vagabond may well benefit from a dropper post

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BikeRadar
Genesis Croix de Fer 10 Flat Bar review

Mar 2024 · Simon Withers

Cyclocross-influenced flat-bar bike for commuting and more…

Highs

  • Comfort

  • Quality hydraulics

  • Loads of bosses

  • Wide range of gears

  • Great off road tyres

Lows

  • Tyres lack speed and cornering grip on the road

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Cyclist
Genesis Croix de Fer 30 review

Mar 2020 · Joseph Delves

Tanks along and feels like it could go on forever – once it gets moving

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road.cc
Genesis Croix de Fer Ti 2020

Dec 2019 · Stu Kerton

Quality frameset that covers the miles quickly whether on or off-road, and looks the business too

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Titanium

Headset

PT-1860BC IS42 Upper / IS52 Lower

Seatpost

27.2 mm Not Included

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