The frame is good, nice and springy and a great climber..with the right legs!
Mine was an ex hire with 2008 Revs..which were "£$%rred when I bought it, but this being my first sus bike I wasn't aware of this. Currently running an old pair of Rock shox psylos and they are fine.
My real beef is the quality of the paint finish..mine is now chipped everywhere, even from contact with my partners Giant on the bike rack, which is unmarked!
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Genesis says
Steel framed hardtails that more than cope with the ups and downs of UK trails. Made from super-strong air-hardening Reynolds 853 steel (Altitude 20 and 30) or trusted Reynolds 520 Cr-Mo (Altitude 00 and 10) to have the ideal blend of stiffness and spring. The Altitude rides with a lively feel in the singletrack and a confident stance on rugged terrain, 20mm through-axle forks on the 853 Altitude 20 and 30 adding to the frame s technical capabilities. Both tubeset and geometry are designed for 100-130mm travel forks and shorter stems, the overall effect is a trail bike with both attitude and elegance.
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About this bike
| Type | Mountain / XC |
|---|---|
| Gender/Age | Men |
| Production years | 2010-2011 |
| RRP | £1,449.99 |
| Sizes | 16 inch, 17.5 inch, 19 inch, 20.5 inch (Frame size guide) |
| Colours | Cool Grey |
| Frame type | Hardtail |
| Frame material | Steel |
| Frame description | Reynolds 853 heat-treated air-hardened UK-made steel |
| Gears | 27 |
| Fork Travel | 120 mm |
| Wheel Size | 26" |
About Genesis
We expect a lot from our bikes in the UK. We make unusual choices in terms of what to ride, why, and when to ride it. We have creative ideas of what a proper ride should consist of. This approach to riding and our often-wet trails and unforgiving road surfaces create the need for bikes to adapt independently. Go outside the UK and riders might not appreciate our reasons for wanting a long-fork hardtail or single-speed bike. Few others would choose rugged capability over race-replica weight. A bi
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Specifications
Braking
| Brake Calipers | Shimano BR-M575 Hydraulic discs |
|---|---|
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-M575 Hydraulic |
Drive
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano HTII external bearing |
|---|---|
| Cassette (Rear Cogs) | Shimano HG-50 11-32T |
| Chain | Shimano HG-53 |
| Crank | Shimano Deore HTII 22 / 32 / 44T |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M520 clipless |
Gearing
| Derailleur Front | Shimano Deore band |
|---|---|
| Derailleur Rear | Shimano XT SGS |
| Gears | 27 |
| Shifter(s) | Shimano Deore 9-speed |
General
| Extras | Cycra front guard |
|---|---|
| Grips | Genesis Diamond file pattern single-lock |
| Handlebar | Genesis 2014, 660 mm wide / 30 mm rise |
| Headset | FSA Aheadset |
| Saddle | Genesis MTN2, Cr-Mo rail |
| Seat Post | Genesis 2014 micro-adjust, 400 mm long / 27.2 mm diameter |
| Stem | Genesis OS 2014, 6 degree rise / 31.8 mm clamp |
Suspension
| Fork Travel | 120 mm |
|---|---|
| Forks | Rockshox Reba SL 120mm with lockout and Maxle |
Wheels
| Hubs | Shimano SLX Centre-Lock 20mm F, Deore Center-Lock Q/R R |
|---|---|
| Rims | DT Swiss X430D 32 hole |
| Spokes | Stainless, black finish |
| Tyres (Front & Back) | Continental Mountain King Kevlar 2.2 inch |
| Wheel Size | 26" |
UK warranty
| Genesis frames have a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and/or workmanship for the original owner. Genesis branded forks are covered for 2 years and all other components are covered by their own warranties. |
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on 27 Oct 2010
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