Not this Genesis. It’s a bike that feels like it’s working with you and enjoying the adventure as much as you are.The one “weakness” of the Equilibrium if you’re looking for faults is the weight. I feel that with the SKS Chromoplastic mudguards I’ve been running, it might be tricky particularly on the front wheel. eXotic Full Carbon Riser Handlebar £60.49 .
The new 105s don’t have a mudguard-compatible deep drop option, but older Shimano R650 Ultegras are still around, and in silver.Another change I’d have liked is the cassette. That does mean it’s heavier, but it’s less prone to dents and damage than lightweight, thinner-walled tubes.The frame is well thought out with flat-mount disc fittings, internal routing for Di2 and a full suite of mounts for racks and guards. The only things I would personally change are the brake pads (to Koolstop Salmon) and the Continental tyres, which I haven’t especially enjoyed. It will definitely get a few admiring glances on a club ride and help to stand out from the Aluminium / Carbon fibre crowd. Equilibrium ... slacker headtube angle and more fork offset), the Equilibrium is our lightweight steel all-rounder, ideally suited to big mile rides where comfort, stability and efficiency come before KOM leaderboards. You've been subscribed to our newsletter. A pleasure to ride and the 105 components even extend to the wheelhubs which roll beautifully for the money and should for many, many thousands of kilometres.I have also been really impressed with the finishing kits on the bike. Up front, the aluminium bar and stem are nicely put together. You could commute on it. My affection for the bike has only increased and I feel that I’ve learnt more about who the bike would suit and where its strengths and weaknesses are.The Equilibrium has been a terrific success for Genesis and deservedly so. This is thanks to steel’s comfort and ‘springiness’ and the excellent Donnelly Strada tyres.The name may be new, but the Stradas would have carried Clément branding not long ago. Genesis Equilibrium 20 2018 Road Bike Written by: Matt Cooper Rating: 9.2 out of 10 based on 126 reviews. They’re ‘only’ 25mm wide but these are high-end road and rougher-stuff tyres that cost £27 each, a lot on a bike at this price.They contribute to the bike’s smooth, silent running and they handled well on gravel and the canal towpath; though this was in the dry. The Equilibrium’s frame is forged of 725 Reynolds, an improved variant of Reynolds famous 753 steel. The ride experience is good, but the frameset really does deserve much better. It’s rare that I get to review a bike where even after 600km on board, I think I wouldn’t change anything about the bike and the Genesis Equilibrium 20 is has got closer to this than most.
By entering your details, you are agreeing to BikeRadar Don't miss out on MBUK – get your next 3 issues for just £5Get the next 3 issues of the UK's number one cycling magazine for just £5 Not that long ago 11-28 was standard, but with Shimano now making 11-32 and 11-34, I’d have gone for one of those.I coped most of the time but climbs over 10 per cent would have been helped considerably (as would the knees) by a lower bottom gear.But I massively enjoyed riding the Equilibrium. This website is operated by H. Young (Operations) Limited. These initially didn’t feel like they had the bite of Shimano rotors, but after a few miles of breaking them in I was impressed.The Equilibrium is a lovely ride with just a couple of downsides: one being the cause of the other – and that problem is weight.When you get into the hills, the 10.7kg mass is one you can feel. Bringing yet another frame material into the equation, the Genesis Equilibrium range offers something for the traditionalist. Buying new Cycling products, whether online or in-store takes a lot of research, finding the right product, at the right price, from the best retailer and one that delivers the best features and from a reputable brand. Already have an account with us? Advice