WMTB; Genesis test...
Splottboy
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The latest WMTB tests some £700 steeds, including the Genesis, which I had my eye on.
However, they say the angles are a bit steep and the rear end is a bit too stiff.
They also say, unlike some "softer" hardtails they've tested. WHICH ONES???
Due to injuries, over -the-bar-femur-break etc, I need a slacker angled hardtail this year.
This'll be used for my local trails: CYB, Marin, Penmachno etc.
Does anyone recall which Softer Hardtails they've tested or that you know yourself?
Post operation problems means a softer rear end would help. I've got a full sus, and a Thudbuster, but want something for a XC/trail blast, not worrying about air pressures.
Thanks...
However, they say the angles are a bit steep and the rear end is a bit too stiff.
They also say, unlike some "softer" hardtails they've tested. WHICH ONES???
Due to injuries, over -the-bar-femur-break etc, I need a slacker angled hardtail this year.
This'll be used for my local trails: CYB, Marin, Penmachno etc.
Does anyone recall which Softer Hardtails they've tested or that you know yourself?
Post operation problems means a softer rear end would help. I've got a full sus, and a Thudbuster, but want something for a XC/trail blast, not worrying about air pressures.
Thanks...
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The Genesis? Reading it now it has the slackest angles on test bar the Marin, and is commented on in the conclusion as being a comfortable all day ride.0
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Genesis is a brand not a bike, which frame was it?"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Sorry, page 20-21, First Rides, Genesis Altitude 20. Not the Core on page 81.
Here the comments are a bit negative re: Stiff rear end and steep angles.
Not My words, by the way...testers comments. Bit surprising since I've had good results with 853 tubes in the past.
( Got confused with 2 Genesis bikes in same mag...I am Welsh after all.)
SO, What are these "softer feeling hardtails" mentioned then?
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Off top of me head, Cotic Soul and Rocklobster 853.
Only the 3 main tubes of these bikes (and the Altitude 20) are 853, and even then the profiles can be different. The rear is usually butted cromo.0
