Genesis Equilibrium 2015 Stainless Steel

LaravelNick

Hello,

I've just been looking at the new 2015 range that Genesis have recently published on their website and I'm particularly interested in the Equilibrium Stainless Steel

http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/roa ... s-frameset

The equilibrium has clearance for 28C tyres and fittings for mudguards and possibly a rack, so I'm assuming (possibly wrongly) that this is not a 'full on' road bike ?

It also has fittings for disc brakes, so I'd be interested in comments and opinions about that too please.

Fitness aside, would this be suitable for riding on a club run at a decent speed, or would it get left behind when pitted against carbon fibre bikes ?

I have no aspirations to do any serious racing and it would be mainly used for fitness and possibly longer distances, so the Volare Stainless may be geared more towards racing than I would require http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/roa ... -stainless

Also, does stainless steel offer any advantages over titanium (i.e. better handling) ?

I'd be very grateful for any advice please.

Nick

ugo.santalucia

LaravelNick wrote:

Also, does stainless steel offer any advantages over titanium (i.e. better handling) ?

I'd be very grateful for any advice please.

Nick

None... and titanium offers none over a cheaper steel.

The Equilibrium is a good idea, but pimping it up using stainless steel is a waste of your money. Stainless steel in bicycles solves a problem that never existed in the first place. I would rather get the normal steel and have better group set or wheels

dj58

As above save your money and get the 725 frame and spend the money on the groupset and wheels. There are two frames one for 57mm long drop caliper brakes in burnt bronze and the disc version in anthracite.

http://road.cc/content/news/123804-gene ... fer-models

thegreatdivide

I'm sure the copper Equilibrium was a 2013 colour. Last year the 20 came in red or cream and this year the graphics and colours have changed completely. I'm sure you can pick up odd sizes in the older models though (or second hand). The 2014/15 models have carbon forks - not sure about the older models.

http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/roa ... librium-20

LaravelNick

Thanks for the replies.

I guess 'pimping it up' is the key here and all stainless steel offers is the 'bling factor' so you can have the bare metal finish without paint.

So it's just a cosmetic thing I guess.

Great advice anyway, and thanks very much.

Nick

ugo.santalucia

LaravelNick wrote:

Thanks for the replies.

I guess 'pimping it up' is the key here and all stainless steel offers is the 'bling factor' so you can have the bare metal finish without paint.

So it's just a cosmetic thing I guess.

Nick

Which is a bit stupid, if you think about it... you pay more to get less... to be honest bare metal finish was already boring 10 years ago... it's done its time... get over it.

cycleclinic

There are some difference in the ride of different grade of steel. It is not always huge though. The equilibirum stainless bike frame is not a whole lot lighter than the standard version. Also it is possible to create a light stiff race frame with stainless but this is not what is done with the equilibrium so I am not altogether sure it is worth it.

w00dster

Agree with the comments regarding stainless, not a great return on the investment. Save the money for better wheels.
To answer the club rub question, impossible to say really. I use my steel genesis with large 35c tyres for 60 mile club runs. But without knowing your fitness levels, type of group you will be riding with, then impossible to say.
So it is possible to keep up with the group, other factors will determine whether it's probable or not.

LaravelNick

Thanks for all the replies. I will have a look at the 725 version of the frame.