Genesis Core 20

Swebb46

Hi everyone I'm new to all this, I got my Genesis Core 20 about Two weeks ago, really like it as it's my first proper mountain bike. Hope you like it



Frame: 6061 Double Butted Aluminium
Forks: Rockshox Tora K 120mm travel
Bars: Genesis 6061 / 30mm rise
Stem: Genesis OS 6061 / 31.8mm clamp
Headset: FSA Aheadset
Grips: Superstar Excel, black with Blue end bars and lockrings
Bar Ends: N/A

Front Brake Lever assy: Shimano BL-M445
Front Caliper: Shimano BR-M445 with 180mm rotor
Front disc: 180mm Shimano
Rear Brake Lever assy: Shimano BL-M445
Rear Caliper: Shimano BR-M445 with 160mm rotor
Rear Disc: 160mm Shimano
Hoses: Shimano


Shifters: Shimano Alivio
Cables: Shimano
Front Mech: Shimano Alivio
Rear Mech: Shimano Deore Shadow
Chain Device: N/A

Seat: Genesis MTN2 with Cr-Mo rails
Seat Post: Genesis 6061 / 400mm / 27.2mm
Seat Post Clamp: Shimano

Cranks: Shimano Alivio Octalink
Chainring(s): 44/32/22
Chain: Shimano
Cassette: CS-HG30-9 11-32 tooth
Pedals: Superstar Ignite ( black )
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Octalink

Front Wheel:Shimano XT Disc Hubs - WTB Disc Rims
Rim: WTB Disc Rim
Spokes: Stainless steel
Hub: Shimano XT Centre Lock
Tube: Dont know
Tire: Continental Mountain King 2.2

Back Wheel: Shimano XT Disc Hubs - WTB Disc RimsRim: WTB Disc Rims
Spokes: Stainless steel
Hub: Shimano XT Centre Lock
Tube: Don't know
Tire: Continental Mountain King 2.2

Weight: Dont know
Pics:

DSCF1447 by Swebb46, on Flickr


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Would like to see your thoughts on the bike. Also im think of getting some Bling but i'm not sure what to get.
All upgrades in Blue writing (: Many thanks
Sam

bamboy74

Lovely bike. Just got one myself. Hope you enjoy it.

Swebb46

Cheers, i hope you enjoys yours
Sam

Swebb46

I'm thinking of getting some bling for it but not sure what, any ideas?

toastedone

lose the rear mud guard

Swebb46

yeah i'm thinking of that

dogsaw

very nice.
Agree about losing the rear mudguard though

Rich

thegiantbiker

Free: remove mudguard
Non-free: Shorter stem may improve performance (depending on how you ride) and will improve the look if you go for a nice one (I've got a Sunline V-One AM in silver which looks p-i-m-p)

CFS

Good bike, You'll enjoy it.

I would ditch the Mountain King, at least on the front, changed mine for a High Roller, a big improvement.

My Core 30

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=16965463#16965463

Swebb46

thegiantbiker wrote:

Non-free: Shorter stem may improve performance (depending on how you ride) and will improve the look if you go for a nice one (I've got a Sunline V-One AM in silver which looks p-i-m-p)

Its got an 80mm stem atm, I may get a smaller one but I'll wait untill my funds go back up. Only had the bike for two weeks so just getting used to it.
Sam

Swebb46

more pictures coming soon (:

Swebb46

some pictures of me
action shots:

DSC_5310 - Copy by Swebb46, on Flickr
In the pouring rain:

DSC_5526 by Swebb46, on Flickr

as you can see I'm not the smallest person, its a good way for me to get fit and i really enjoy mountain biking (:

xand_xand

Grt to see you're out enjoying it pal.
Agree lose the mudguards though!

Swebb46

Agreeing with everyone on here i got rid of the rear mudgard

DSCF1466 by Swebb46, on Flickr

i've change the grips to Superstar Excels

DSCF1468 by Swebb46, on Flickr

next thing on my list is some new tryes, any suggestion?
Sam

Liam1611

Panaracer Trailrakers make a good winter tyre and they are normally at the top of most peoples list.

Regards

Liam

Si1988

From the looks of those shorts your mudguard wasnt doing much anyway! I love the xcell grips myself, but pushed my controls too far inwards so picked up a wider bar which has things set up perfect now.

As far as tyres go, I wouldnt necessarily get a pair, try one with more tread/grip/whatever than you currently have on the front, if it works, then great, if not, then transfer it to the back and get the next step up and run that on the front. WIll work out at the same price. Worst case scenario you have two different tyres, middle is you get two of the same f/r and best, you only needed to change the front.

My Favourite Allroud tyres are highrollers, I keep one on the front whatever the weather, and change between a highroller and a crossmark rear if its wet or dry

Swebb46

I won't be taking the genesis out for a whaile as i came of today broken wrist and buggered the bike up pictures to follow
Sam

BTS6463

Swebb46 wrote:

I won't be taking the genesis out for a whaile as i came of today broken wrist and buggered the bike up pictures to follow
Sam

Oh s**t, hope you get well soon and dont lose your enthusiasm
Sounds like you had quite a crash

Swebb46

It was, i was doing around 20mph over a rough part and my front wheel collapsed and i supermanned into the ground head/face first :shock:

Swebb46

Front wheel

DSCF0973 by Swebb46, on Flickr


DSCF0970 by Swebb46, on Flickr

Wrist

DSCF0965 by Swebb46, on Flickr

Left leg

DSCF0963 by Swebb46, on Flickr

Helmet

DSCF0960 by Swebb46, on Flickr

Face

DSCF0968 by Swebb46, on Flickr

crippled for a few weeks
Sam

Dan Dare

That's unfortunate, but it happens to the best of us. You've done a proper pringle job on that front wheel too! Hope the recovery goes well for you and you can get back on the bike soon

BTS6463

I have had a broken left wrist from playing football, it was painful
Get well soon & sort the bike out

Swebb46

cheers now I'm looking for a new set of wheels and a new lid, proberly full face
Sam

Swebb46

New wheels came today pair of Shimano Deore XTs, 180mm SLX front disc. Picture to come.
Sam

litwardle

Hey Sam,

Great thread! Good to have the pic's too.... Sorry to see your injuries! By the damage to the lid it's a good job you were wearing one!

I stumbled across this thread because I have just bought the same bike on the Cycle Scheme. I spent a long time looking around our LBS's and was torn between 2 in the end. A 2011 Giant Talon 00 and the Core 20. at £100 less than the giant the Genesis Core 20 had the same spec (aside from the rear mech which was XT on the giant) and of course the Genesis comes with the shimano disks brakes unlike the giant's own brand set. My only issue with the genesis is the looks, I like the basic tube design but not the colour. But then, I cant see the colour when i'm riding so not the most important consideration!

You're fall has worried me though - Not great for the wheel to buckle like that! I wonder, did you get the wheels re-trued after the first few miles?

Aside from that, how have you found the brakes/forks on the bike?

So, I now have to wait until my Cycle Scheme voucher comes through!

Regards

Lee

Swebb46

litwardle wrote:

You're fall has worried me though - Not great for the wheel to buckle like that! I wonder, did you get the wheels re-trued after the first few miles?

i had not done many miles on it when i crashed so i didnt have the wheels re-tuned

"Aside from that, how have you found the brakes/forks on the bike? "

i have found the brakes really good although i upgraded the front to a 180 rotor instead instread of the 160, I haven't had the chance to find out the difference yet as i'm in a cast for a while and the Forks work well for what i do mainly XC

Sam

litwardle

Oh gutted. Get well soon mate! Hope you're back on the saddle quickly.

Lee

Swebb46

new Pictures, Front End

DSCF0100 by Swebb46, on Flickr

180mm Front Disc

DSCF0099 by Swebb46, on Flickr

Whole bike with new wheels: Pair of Shimano XT hubs on WTB Disc Rims

DSCF0101 by Swebb46, on Flickr

Hopefully I will be back in the saddle soon as I have been in a cast for 6 weeks and only been for light rides. As Christmas is only just around the corner I'm looking for some 'Shinny blue bits 8)' open for suggestions (:

alex101

Hi
what 180 disc you got on and what about the adapter
where did you get them i like your ideas

thanks Alex

Swebb46

Hi Alex

the disc is shimano SLX disc and a 180mm shimano adapter, i got the adapter from merlin cycles and the disc from Chain reaction cycles

Sam

Swebb46

Quick update:
I 've been out of the cast for 3 weeks now after spending a total of 8 weeks in the cast. Been on a couple of rides, I haven't been back to Shot Over (where i had my crash) yet should be back up the in the new year hopefully.
New on the bike:
Mucky Nutz Bender Fender 2.1

DSCF0086 by Swebb46, on Flickr