If you can’t see this story, it’s because you haven’t joined us! We’d like you to take a first step – a baby step, and one that’s free – by signing up to our Newsletter. Do that, and this story will be available to you!
Free newsletter
Singletrack
Weekly Word
News, reviews and riding from the Singletrack team — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
There are so many great New Bike Day threads on the Forum – often the result of other lengthy ‘What Bike?’ threads – that we thought we’d create the opportunity to bring some of them to the front page for a bit of extra love and attention. We’ll be picking the prettiest, the most curious, and the ones with a good story for you to appraise, praise, and maybe look wistfully at. This first bike comes to you as the first reader to navigate our submission form, it’s Guinea Pig Andy’s Geometron G1.
Why this bike?
I spent a lot of time on choosing a new bike and ultimately came to the decision to get a G1 because of how amazing Geometron have been. From the demo day to all the questions I shot their way, to the amazing bespoke setup that they offer. The fact that they’re local to me is a huge plus too. The suspension is sublime, the components perfect and somewhat different (especially the suspension) and it’s still ahead of the curve geometry wise, so it’s relatively futureproof! This is a bike that I’m planning on riding for a very long time indeed.
Andy’s Geometron G1
- Frame: Nicolai Geometron G1
- Fork: Formula Selva R 170mm
- Shock: EXT Storia
- Wheels: Hope Fortus 30w 29
- Tyres: Magic Mary Front, Big Betty Rear
- Chainset: Shimano XT
- Rear Mech: Shimano XT
- Shifters: Shimano XT
- Cassette: Shimano XT 12-Speed 10-51T
- Brakes: Formula Cura 4
- Bar & Stem: Renthal Fat Bar 35 AL 20mm Hope AM Stem 0 deg 35mm
- Grips: Deity Supracush
- Seatpost: Bike Yoke Revive 185mm
- Saddle: WTB Volt
- Size: Large
I’ve only taken it on a couple of rides so far but it’s been incredible. The confidence it gives me, especially on the steeps is something really special! I’ll never be able to blame the bike for my lack of skill now!
Has Andy chosen wisely? Should he feed his lawn? Head down to the comments section below!
While you’re here, we’d like to draw your attention to our World Bicycle Relief fundraiser. If you’ve experienced the joy of a new bike day, you’ll know how great it is. Now imagine you get given a bike, and it changes your life, giving you and your family access to education, employment or healthcare. Through World Bicycle Relief, you’ve got the power to make that happen, and if you can spare a little, we invite you to make your donation here.
Singletrack Merch
Beate Kubitz Classic Ride Print #124 Isle Of Wight
A classic picture, from our Classic Ride feature, mounted and ready to be framed. I’m sure the sea creates a particular light wherever you are on the Isle of Wight. This picture sums up a rolling ride through classic southern chalk downland on a glowing spring day. Giclee print on…
Singletrack Sponsored Features
Tuesday Treats: What’s it like on a guided MTB tour with Tom Hutton MTB Guiding?
Tom Hutton MTB Guiding is a family-run mountain bike holiday company that runs mountain bike holidays and weekend breaks in the Lake District, the Peak District, the Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia, and the Scottish Highlands and Islands. They specialise in getting their customers beyond the bike parks and trail centers and…
Featured Premier Partner
Your Comments
[bbp-single-topic id=11894296]
