I listed “no mounting points for cargo” as a con but with the limited support here and somewhat delicate battery interface I think they made the right call. Driving this bike is a 500 watt direct drive (gearless) rear hub motor. It offers decent power and operates smoothly without creating much noise. The drawbacks here are weight and size because the motor relies on big magnets inside to create power. Also, when coasting or pedaling without assist the magnets may create some drag vs. a geared motor with a freewheeling mechanism. It also does not take advantage of regenerative braking which some other gearless systems offer but overall it’s durable and gets the job done.
You can also buy your new Genesis through Freewheel – your local bike shop online. You have the option to have your new bike delivered to your local dealer, or to your door. Packaging SystemGenesis created a holistic packaging system that was impactful and highlighted specific features across a product offering that reached almost 3000 SKU’s.
Gravel riding, endurance road riding, cycle-touring, commuting, these are all still possible on this bike – it’s just a more accessible platform to get started with. Inexpensive full sized folding electric bike with 26″ wheels and basic suspension fork. Rear-heavy design with hub motor and battery mounted towards the back, single support strut… Well priced hardtail mountain bike with light weight titanium frame and larger 29″ wheels. Excellent balance and aesthetic appeal with grip drive front hub motor and bottle style battery…… The low price point makes it easy to get excited about the Genesis 500 but you are trading functionality, range and stability. Prodeco Technologies offers a generous two year warranty but the fine print says it doesn’t cover normal wear and tear on the battery from use which seems misleading to me.
Whilst the 30 model gets a Shimano 105 2×11 drivetrain, along with the aluminium frame and carbon fork. Powerful geared hub motor and high voltage battery pack for excellent torque and climbing ability. Compact folding design with removable battery, comfortable suspension fork and seat post shock… With massive tours becoming more commonplace, genesis bike we introduce the Tour de Fer – and for more adventurous missions, the Longitude – a rigid 29er mountain bike with all the required mounts and clearance for 2.5-inch tyres. Essentially an aluminium version of the Croix de Fer, the CDA features a similar plethora of mounts and wide clearances but comes in at a significantly lower price.
With these bikes, the saddles have been changed for a women specific model as well as shorter cranks and narrower handlebars being specced to better suit female proportions. Unstable due to steep long travel shock angle and high battery pack position. Relatively low genesis bike price but tough to test ride as it’s primarily available only online… More solid than earlier Phantom ebikes, does not fold and has reinforced battery pack supports. High end RockShox fork with lockout, upgraded pedals (that don’t fold) and hydraulic Avid DB……