Genesis Equilibrium Disc updated
Genesis Equilibrium Disc updated
Whereas the Datum and Croix de Fer are part of Genesis’ ‘Adventure’ line-up, the Equilibrium Disc is part of the Milton Keynes-based firm’s ‘Sportive’ collection.
The non-disc Equilibrium is something of a legend among British riders, combining old-school steel style with a modern geometry and it’s also been available in a disc version for a couple of years now. For 2016, there are four bikes based around three frames in the Equilibrium Disc range.
The entry-level Equilibrium Disc 10 (Shimano Tiagra, mechanical disc brakes, £1,249.99) uses Genesis’ own chromoly tubeset, while the mid-range Equilibrium Disc 20 (Shimano 105, cable-actuated hydraulic disc brakes, £1,549.99) and Equilibrium Disc 30 (Shimano 105, hydraulic disc brakes, £1,8499.99) are based around a Reynolds 725 frame. The new, top-of-the-range Equilibrium Disc 931 (Shimano 105, hydraulic disc brakes, £2,799.99) uses a lovely Reynolds 931 stainless steel frame that’s very easy on the eye.
All three frames now use Genesis’s proprietary cast flat mount dropout with hidden race and mudguard eyelets and have a tapered headtube. Genesis have also developed a new straight-bladed carbon fork which has generous clearance for 28mm tyres and full mudguards. Again, the mudguard eyelets are discreet, hidden on the inside of the fork, and the brake housing runs neatly through the fork.
Both the Reynolds 725 frame and Reynolds 931 frame are available as framesets only options for £549.99 and £1,599.99 respectively, while, if you’re not won over by discs yet then there are three bikes in the range from £999.99 to £1,299.99, and a Reynolds 725 frameset for £449.99.
Finally, let’s take a look at Genesis’ updated carbon race bike, the Zero.
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