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FOR SALE NEW BUILD. £1,150.00

GENESIS EQUILIBRIUM ROAD BIKE 2020.

A Lightweight Steel all-rounder, ideally suited to big miles or commutes alike, where comfort, stability, and efficiency are all important.

SIZE: (S) Genesis Small has a standover Height to suit Rider of 164-172cm.

Price reflects Groupset used. Can be upgraded when budget allows.

Key features:

1. Trusted Genesis Frame Build. 725 Reynolds Lightweight Steel

2. Excellent responsive Wheelset from Fulcrum. Racing 900 C17.

3. Comfort & Quality contact point in Cinelli Saddle.

4. Deda Zero 27.2 Seatpost

5. Deda RHM Zero 44cm Handlebars.

6. Genesis 100mm Stem, Seat Clamp, A Head 1 1/8" Headset

7. Groupset Shimano Sora Triple 9 Speed.

Custom Built with a 9 Speed Triple Shimano Sora Groupset. Ideal for Sportive, Winter Training, Commuter, Light Touring All-Rounder. Second bike!

Options for fit adjustments, mudguards, bottle cages.

Pedals not included as customer choice but can be supplied.

Built-up here at Bikerepairbox. Fitting here also if required.

This is what Genesis says about their Equilibrium.

"This is a lightweight, durable Reynolds 725 frame, classic looks, can take full-length mudguards Is a sublime ride with handling qualities that has made it a true riders' favorite. A genuine four-season UK road bike.

More relaxed geometry versus a conventional road race frame (longer wheelbase, slacker head tube angle & more fork offset), the Equilibrium is a favorite for all riders. It's no slouch, the surefooted geometry, spritely steel frame and fork work wonders to smooth out and tame the worst of the UK broken roads and will have you descending and cornering like you're on rails."

Email jacks@bikerepairbox.com or phone 07947 054005, for a test ride.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE NEW BUILD. £1,150.00

GENESIS EQUILIBRIUM ROAD BIKE 2020.

A Lightweight Steel all-rounder, ideally suited to big miles or commutes alike, where comfort, stability, and efficiency are all important.

SIZE: (S) Genesis Small has a standover Height to suit Rider of 164-172cm.

Price reflects Groupset used. Can be upgraded when budget allows.

Key features:

1. Trusted Genesis Frame Build. 725 Reynolds Lightweight Steel

2. Excellent responsive Wheelset from Fulcrum. Racing 900 C17.

3. Comfort & Quality contact point in Cinelli Saddle.

4. Deda Zero 27.2 Seatpost

5. Deda RHM Zero 44cm Handlebars.

6. Genesis 100mm Stem, Seat Clamp, A Head 1 1/8" Headset

7. Groupset Shimano Sora Triple 9 Speed.

Custom Built with a 9 Speed Triple Shimano Sora Groupset. Ideal for Sportive, Winter Training, Commuter, Light Touring All-Rounder. Second bike!

Options for fit adjustments, mudguards, bottle cages.

Pedals not included as customer choice but can be supplied.

Built-up here at Bikerepairbox. Fitting here also if required.

This is what Genesis says about their Equilibrium.

"This is a lightweight, durable Reynolds 725 frame, classic looks, can take full-length mudguards Is a sublime ride with handling qualities that has made it a true riders' favorite. A genuine four-season UK road bike.

More relaxed geometry versus a conventional road race frame (longer wheelbase, slacker head tube angle & more fork offset), the Equilibrium is a favorite for all riders. It's no slouch, the surefooted geometry, spritely steel frame and fork work wonders to smooth out and tame the worst of the UK broken roads and will have you descending and cornering like you're on rails."

Email jacks@bikerepairbox.com or phone 07947 054005, for a test ride.

Tifosi frame bought from Gocycleshop. Built up here in Ringmer in the bikerepairbox with parts sourced by myself to get a mid-range value ride that will glide through the toughest of British winters. Budget components cannot last the harsh winters out there.

This build: From parts sourced individually over time.

Frame: XS CK7 with Tifosi's own Carbon Fork.

Headset: Semi intergrated headset. HS18 1 1/8" Tifosi. Provided by frame supplier.

Seat Post: Tifosi budget Carbon Seatpost 31.6mm.

Crankset: FSA Triple Gossemer 10 speed 50/39/30 Crankset and BB

STI Levers: Shimano 105 STI levers, Brake Calipers, front and rear deraileurs. Complete with extra shims for small hand reach.

Rear Cassette: Shimano 12-30 Tiagra.

Wheelset: Gorda Pro-Lite 700c Wheels.

Tyres:  Continental Sports Extra 25mm

Cockpit: FSA 42mm Handle bars 31.8mm centre with Fizik Bar Gel and Deda Bar tape. Stem of choice 80mm 6 degree Riser.

Saddle: Womens Selle Italia Diva Gel flow 152mm Wide.

Mudguard Set for winter use: Lifline Narrow 38mm set for use with 18-28mm tryes.

My 9/10 Verdict.

Several months into the 'not so nice' weather and I am putting some miles on the Tifosi. I am really happy with this choice of bike. Its perfect for long winter rides and has ample room for adding wider tyres if needed. But, its still going to be a great all year round bike due to its wonderful handling and quality.

Handling:

Smooth and very comfortable. Not super quick but very solid and sure going down hill over terrible road surfaces.

The feeling of almost a dampening feel as you ride on 25mm tyres with the Carbon fork and seatpost.

Frame:

Holding out really well . Paintwork still perfect, washes well and seems to shed mud and dirt very easly. Good clearance allows for a set of solid quite mudguards to be used.

Riding buzz:

Yep it has that, as well as looking really rather cool, the ride is so dependable without the often twitchy issues on some roads that you just want to push it faster and faster espeically down hill. Load up with a carbon seat post and it becomes a fast  armchair ride.

If you would like a new bike built to your own specifications like the one above or simular please contact me.

Custom Build sourcing parts of the period wherever possible.

Simple lines, simple looks. Is it simple to build? Not always.

Requirements for this project to look smart, classic and function as we would like but with a modern twist needs consideration. Parts to source takes time. This 1960's Peugeot frame has specific tube dimensions unlike many other bikes built in its time.

The seatpost tube size is unique, the Headset is threaded and of 1" but if you want a classic look not all headsets will fit the look.

I like to try and get original parts or close matches. Sourcing parts typically can take longer than the actual build but are all part of the fun.

This bike hopefully will give my client plenty of fun this summer.

This customer wanted a more traditional look to his Singlespeed Charge. We swapped out the seat, brakes, and handlebars and the result was amazing. Really looked classy.