Genesis Zero gets subtle but significant improvements
Genesis Zero gets subtle but significant improvements
We mentioned the Zero, Genesis’s first foray into the world of carbon fibre, at the top and while the frame was only introduced for the 2015 season, it’s been updated for model year 2016.
The Zero was developed as a race frame for the UCI Continental-registered Madison-Genesis, who had been using the steel Genesis Volare 953. While the Volare was ideal for fast, technical criterium races, the team wanted something a little lighter and more comfortable for long stage races.
Enter the Zero. While the original frame was made from a blend of 24 and 30-ton carbon fibre, this upgraded chassis uses 30 and 40-ton high-modulus carbon fibre to drop the weight by 120g to a claimed 960g for a size medium. The fork has also been updated and now has slimmer legs, resulting in a claimed 90g drop in weight (to 360g with an uncut steerer), while also improving comfort.
Fancy a piece of the action? The frame, which is both mechanical and Di2 compatible, is yours for £1,099.99, and is available in gloss black or team colours. Otherwise, there are three builds. The Genesis Zero Z.1 costs £1,799.99 and has a Shimano 105 groupset, step up a level and the £2,099.99 Zero Z.2 is dressed in a Shimano Ultegra groupsets, while at the top of the pile the Zero Z.i gets a Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic setup for £2,999.99.
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