Replacing stolen Genesis Core 26.1
technicaldogsbody
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I had my Genesis Core 26.1 stolen a couple of weeks ago. The insurance claim is all sorted now and a voucher for £550 is on its way in the post.
Do I go for the same bike or is there something better on the market now?
I like the look of the Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 2013 (29er), but I am also considering the Norco Charger 6.1, Norco Charger 9.1 (29er), or the Genesis Core 26.1.
Can you guys advice on 29ers??
My other consideration was a cyclocross bike, but I think the standover height might be a too high for my short legs...
The cyclocross I was looking at was the Jamis Nova Sport 2013
The voucher is for Evans Cycles.
Thanks in advance!
Do I go for the same bike or is there something better on the market now?
I like the look of the Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 2013 (29er), but I am also considering the Norco Charger 6.1, Norco Charger 9.1 (29er), or the Genesis Core 26.1.
Can you guys advice on 29ers??
My other consideration was a cyclocross bike, but I think the standover height might be a too high for my short legs...
The cyclocross I was looking at was the Jamis Nova Sport 2013
The voucher is for Evans Cycles.
Thanks in advance!
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What sort of riding do you do? Why a CX bike?0
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I do a daily commute (only a couple of miles a day). Weekends I go out with my wife on her dutch bike and my son in his child seat or trailer. Then every now and then I get to go out on my own, then I am a little more adventurous.
I read a bit online about the cyclocross being good all round bikes. That is some what of an after thought, I think I will still end up with and MTB.0 -
MTBs are better all round bikes, especially for the all round use you suggest. Many 29ers are poorly specced for this cash though, the Hardrock being particularly bad. I'd have a look at the Rockrider, Voodoo and Carrera range of MTBs.0
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Trouble is the voucher is for Evans.I don't do smileys.
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supersonic wrote:I'd have a look at the Rockrider, Voodoo and Carrera range of MTBs.
None of which are stocked at Evans.
Maybe have a look here.0 -
Can anyone give me any advise on this? I now understand that the Hardrocks a rubbish, but what about the Norcos? Or am I best just going for another Genesis (are Genesis any good?).
Are can you recommend something else for around £550? I have already posted what I want it for, so if a different type of bike (CX, Hybrid, etc) then please suggest something (that is stocked at Evans).
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Please provide direct links to the bikes you are looking at to avoid confusion.0
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Either of the Norcos - both have the best forks and spec, whatever fits and feels best really.0
