Readers’ Rides Bike Check: Andy’s Geometron G1

Readers’ Rides Bike Check: Andy’s Geometron G1

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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.

Might be too much bike for that trail?
Geometron
Do not touch the steam punk settings. Chris Porter was here, and they are perfect.
Geometron
Is that ornamental grass, or just overgrown?
Geometron
Perfectly tuned shock, perfectly spaced planters.
Geometron
Very restrained – didn’t go for the extra shiny brake finish.

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!

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More than bikes, I like what bikes do. I think that they link people and places; that cycling creates a connection between us and our environment; bikes create communities; deliver freedom; bring joy; and improve fitness. They're environmentally friendly and create friendly environments.

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