Look to the Equilibrium if you’re after a performance road package or to the Tour de fer if you desire a rugged reliable touring package, ready to go off the peg. British brand Genesis has become a brand synonymous with versatility for us here at Wheelbase. Genesis champion themselves on built in practicalities that can be seen throughout the range, enabling their use daily across many different scenarios. The best example of this is the Croix de Fer which can only be described as the Swiss Army knife of the road bike world, capable of on or off road touring adventures, daily commutes and really comes into its own on anything unpaved. If there are any issues with your bike, return it for a full refund or receive a replacement bike for free. Your bike frame & fork are protected under our Lifetime Warranty policy.
If I was to describe this bike in three words it would be solid, capable and fun – the smaller wheels and frame geometry made this bike feel playful and nimble. It’s not the lightest bike or the cheapest but It just wants to be ridden and challenge what a gravel bike is capable of. I have just come off riding a Lauf Seigla round the ‘Mills and Moors’ winter rides and the Dirty Reiver and the two bikes are worlds apart. Giant is the largest manufacturer of quality bicycles in the world. What they owned in “build quality” they lacked in brand connectivity. Genesis was hired to help create a brand visual language to help tie the products into a cohesive whole in the global marketplace.
Product PresentationFrom free-ride, long-travel mountain models to fun city bikes, the presentation is a key attractor on the sales floor. This Genesis Fugio 10 is a fun, adaptable, robust bike for exploring local trails (did I mention it made me smile?) and for the occasional overnight trip or commuting. If you want an entry-level gravel bike that’s focussed on the fun element and is adaptable this could be the bike for you, although the Fugio 20 or 30 might be worth considering for the frame material and groupset upgrades.
All this results in the fun ride that I have described in this review. I am not sure I would wanted to do long multi-day rides on it. The supplied wheel and tyre combo offered really good grip in a range of conditions, whilst still not feeling too sluggish on smoother / road sections – although a lighter set of wheels would improve this further.
The Genesis Fugio 10 sits at the bottom of the Fugio range, replacing the steel framesets found on the Fugio 20 (SRAM Apex 1x) and 30 (Shimano GRX 1x) with aluminium, but retaining the carbon fork found across the range. We’re always looking out for keen riders who are planning trips so we are open to receiving sponsorship proposals to consider. Unfortunately we do not range Genesis branded components for after sale. Packaging genesis bike SystemThe packaging system had to accommodate everything from small replacement parts to complete bikes. Packaging SystemWe created a packaging system that both stood out at retail and aided in finding the right product at a glance in a crowded retail environment. Product PresentationWe developed the product graphic presentation for more than 200 unique models every year…while being on-trend, fresh and true to the brand.
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We now have a list of rear-mech hangers compatible with Genesis bikes – please visit your local dealer to order one. Product PresentationGenesis created the global product presentation for the world’s largest quality bicycle manufacturer. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Even if you’re not a bike enthusiast, you’ve probably noticed the giant bicycle perched on top of the store at 126 Bushkill St. You can see it as you pass by on Route 22 heading into New Jersey. Genesis employ materials to their best application meaning you’ll find carbon, Titanium, steel and Aluminium utilized throughout the range.
It’s really hard to give safe and accurate technical advice over the internet! We’d always advise going to your local Genesis dealer, where they can see the bike and diagnose any technical or mechanical issues that you’re having with your bike. Packaging SystemGenesis created a holistic packaging system that was impactful and highlighted specific features across a product offering that reached almost 3000 SKU’s. Obviously I am coming from a Lauf fork and shock absorbing carbon bars, but the front end on the Fugio just seemed to bounce a bit more than expected. Over ten years the range expanded beyond commuter bikes to include road, mountain, cyclo-cross, gravel, kids and fat bikes.
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