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After something simple and straightforward for a bit of Audaxing and CTC club runs. The Equilibrium seems to fit the bill - anyone have one? They seem to get good reviews.
Am impatiently awaiting next paycheck so I can start building one myself.
Started this thread for some inspiration
[url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/anyone-care-to-share-their-genesis-equilibrium-builds ]Equilibrium builds[/url]
Still interested in tyre clearances, some claiming too tight for 28s and guards, others claiming room to spare..
I used to have one, only the bogo Reynolds 520 steel one and to be honest it was bloody brilliant. Granted it was a tad portly but it rode very well, climbed well, descended well and looked ace.
I'm c10 road rides in on a 2016 20 disc version with the stock 27 size tyres, sks mudguards with a little room to spare.
Having just ridden 30 miles with 2500ft of climbing and been slower than my mates on their carbon bikes I'd like to blame the extra weight but I know it's really me.
It's been comfy so all good so far, jury's out on the trp hydro brakes as yet but otherwise all ok.
Mines a 58 and you're welcome to a test ride if you're in the upper North West.
A lot of love for them on the Bikeradar commuter forum from the first one onwards.
I really want one, when the current commuter dies I might treat myself to a disc one
If you want rim brakes check out the Spa Cycles Audax too, supposed to be a great bike.
Got a Volare not an equilibrium, absolutley love it
I've owned two, can't fault them, great bikes.
Love mine. Setup with mudguards and dynamo lights. It's now got a nicer chainset on it than in the pic. (have chopped the steerer too)
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Yes they're great! Bit heavy with mudguards etc on, but pretty sprightly and comfortable.
Is the Equilibrium a good 'road bike'? I mean in the sense that it's not just a tool to get from A to B, a solid and dependable workhorse, but actually something that genuinely inspires you to ride?
Looking for something similar myself but worried about being lumped with something that just isn't fun...
And what's tyre clearance like? 28s with mudguards?
I love mine - A disc 10, it's lovely bike to ride.
Bought my disc 725 version as a frame set a few years ago and built it up.
Couldn't recommend it highly enough. Not one if you're an obsessive weight weeny, but if you're a reasonable person in every other respect, it's a great, fun bike.
Brilliantly smooth on the shite british back roads, carries itself fine up the hills and descends like it's on rails.
I've got mine set up tubeless with 28c tyres. Probably plenty of room for some chromoplastics over the top of them. Did the White roads and Cardiff Roubaix sportives last year on them (which have loads of gravel/bridleway/gnarmac sections, some of which were really rough) and it didn't miss a beat. Smashed through everything with ease.
Get a disc version with tubeless, and youlll have a bike comfortable for all day rides, which will be plenty quick enough on the road (anyone who actually complains that it's too heavy on the hills should just MTFU and push the pedals harder) and will go nearly anywhere if you fancy taking a shortcut.
got the last of the old rim brake version. absolutely love it. done a few 200km rides and its comfortable.
It's currently running 28s. It will take 28 & mudguards. although it needs the guards setting up just right; 25s are easier for this reason.
had a 33c cross tyre (spec trigger) in there to check clearance the other week. It ran fine. I'm planning on fitting 32s for the summer.
What's with the wheels on the new Equilibriums? They're selling to a market where many people will break out into the a sweat at the thought of anything less than 28 spokes, and they put in what - 21?
That's a potential deal breaker for me. Any similarly priced wheels with a good spoke count that they could easily be replaced with?
What's with the wheels on the new Equilibriums? They're selling to a market where many people will break out into the a sweat at the thought of anything less than 28 spokes, and they put in what - 21?
The non-disc are all 28 spoke. Anything more and your are turning away your generic punter because the wheels look heavy compared to everything else in the shop.
Disc ones use Fulcrum DB sport, cheap good wheelset that is fitted to so many bikes. If the ludites can accept the discs the wheels wont put them off, and shops wont have anything else steel so there is no competition with 'more spokes'.
Is the Equilibrium a good 'road bike'? I mean in the sense that it's not just a tool to get from A to B, a solid and dependable workhorse, but actually something that genuinely inspires you to ride?
I've had two (had one, sold it, regretted it, bought another) and I'd say yes. It isn't as fast as my summer bike but has something going for it that makes it great fun to ride - comfort, geometry (descends brilliantly, especially on dodgy roads), looks - not sure what it is but I really enjoy riding it.
I've had other winter bikes (dolan prefissio, specialized allez etc.) that were just crapper versions of my summer bikes, but the equilibrium seems to have something about it that makes it great despite the weight and mudguards. [heretic] I preferred it to the kinesis GF ti that I got when I sold the first one [/heretic]
I've got one for sale if anyone's interested? its a 52cm (more like a 54cm really) Equilibrium Disc. Its the all black one from the first year of production. Lovely, lovely bike that isn't just getting used. In great condition. £650.
Email me (address in profile) if anyone is interested.