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2024 Genesis

Vagabond

A steel frame gravel bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£2,199($2,959)
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
off.road.cc
Genesis Vagabond 20 review

Jul 2025

The Genesis Vagabond defies conventional bike categories. Built for big adventures and capable of being loaded up and taken just about anywhere, it’s comfortable, versatile, and ready for the long haul, though a few minor components might not suit everyone. Could this be the bike of choice for your biggest adventures? Surly Grappler review 2022 Cotic Cascade review Ritchey Outback frameset review Genesis Vagabond 20 – Technical Details With a blend of mountain bike and drop-bar components, the Genesis Vagabond resists conventional categorisation.

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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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Bikerumor
2021 Genesis Vagabond gives modern Reynolds 725 update to classic steel monstercross bike

Nov 2020 · Cory Benson

New Genesis Vagabond gives modern upgrade to classic steel monstercrosser, blurring lines between rigid MTB 29er & adventure gravel bike...

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Steel

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP XR 73mm

Headset

PT-1770 EC34 Upper / EC34 Lower

Stem

Genesis Alloy -/+17deg 100 mm

Saddle

Genesis

Seatpost

Genesis Alloy 27.2 x 400 mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex 1 Long Cage 11 Speed

Shifters

SRAM APEX 1 11spd

Cassette

SRAM PG1130 11-42T

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Tektro Spyre-C Mechanical Disc

TypeTektro Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Apex 1 11 Speed

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0

Spokes

Steel 14 g

Front Hub

Formula Front - CL-712 / Rear RXC-142A

Rear Hub

Formula Front - CL-712 / Rear RXC-142A

Tires

Kenda Saber Pro 29 x 2.1 Tubeless Ready

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