Genesis Core 1.0

eddscott
eddscott Posts: 4
edited June 2007 in MTB general
Ordered this bike yesterday. Looked at the Hardrock Sport Disc and although I suspect it would have been the choice of most it purely came down to asthetics and I wasn't keen on the look of the bike. Had a go on the Hardrock and a ridgeback which the shop said would feel quite similar being the same people and I liked the ridgeback more so. Think the Hardrock was too big to be honest as it felt a little too close for comfort to my important places.

This is my first foray into the world of MTBs as an adult and I wanted something that would do the job and wouldn't cost the earth if I don't get the useage I'm hoping to get out of the bike.

So hopefully I won't get laughed at for choosing an inferior bike over the Specialized on something as un-technical as asthetics and with a little luck it will make a fine ride for the summer months here in Wales.

Any tips on care and maintenance would be much appreciated :)

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  • paul_smith
    paul_smith Posts: 44
    just get some muc 0ff and keep wd 40 ing it after rides

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  • terrywinnan
    terrywinnan Posts: 146
    "Think the Hardrock was too big to be honest as it felt a little too close for comfort to my important places."

    The Hardrock frame has a geometry more suited to the jump bike end of the spectrum, so gives more standover space than any Ridgeback. You should have felt much less restricted on it than you would on the Ridgeback.

    I had a Hardrock sport until someone nicked it. I use an Orange Patriot ST 2006 for downhilling now, but i need a new hardtail for my work commute that i can still feel fine popping off curbs and stuff. The Hardrock wins hands down on agility and can even handle Cwm Carn if you're prepared to have all the low end components shaken off of it.

    The frame is the most important thing. I would'nt attempt Cwm Carn on the Ridgeback really, though you might be ok.






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  • eddscott
    eddscott Posts: 4
    The Hardrock was just too big for me and I guess that put me off.

    I really wanted the Core 2.0 or Trek 6000 but even with the bike being purchased through the cyclescheme it was more than I wanted to pay. Plus the extras I ordered came to a fair bit too - helmet, gloves, pump, bag and lube (sadly chocolate flavour was sold out)

    As for hairing down alarming welsh hills, I was actually more thinking along the lines of the more calmer routes around west wales (good cycle map for this area) before I start risking life and limb just yet!
  • mongooseTE17
    mongooseTE17 Posts: 328
    Nothing wrong with the core, its a good bike for the money. Just look after it. Clean it, degrease the chain and re-lube it regulary at it will last a long time.[:)]

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  • lacuna
    lacuna Posts: 4,004
    good choice

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  • AgedGT
    AgedGT Posts: 149
    Looks good - just scored 8/10 overall in a What MTB test

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  • coldomc05
    coldomc05 Posts: 85
    I think the Core 1.0 was a good choice. Its the entry level Genesis under the Ridgeback brand but don't let that fool you. You get hydraulic brakes and a capable front fork for under œ500. Check out WMB latest mag for a review the Core 1.0, came second in a test of starter bikes only a shade behind Halfords Carrera Fury.

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