WMTB; Genesis test...

Splottboy

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...

supersonic

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.

nicklouse

Genesis is a brand not a bike, which frame was it?

supersonic

Core 20

nicklouse

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... 0-10-36073

seems like what is required.

Splottboy

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?
Anyone tried, used, ridden, got one?

supersonic

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.