Genesis announces new range of Croix de Fer, Tour de Fer and Vagabond gravel and adventure bikes

While some brands are trimming down their ranges, Genesis continues to offer a wide range of choices across its gravel and adventure bikes. Whether you’re looking for a ‘is this mountain biking?’ monster cross bike, a mix-it-up commuter, or an over the hills with your life attached tourer, there are choices to be made. And even if none of that is on your menu, you might enjoy a game of ‘spot the location’, since the photoshoot was in the Peak District.

Here’s the official PR:

Genesis announces new range of Croix de Fer, Tour de Fer and Vagabond gravel and adventure bikes

British adventure brand Genesis has launched its latest range of gravel and adventure bikes with significant updates to the Croix de Fer, Tour de Fer and Vagabond. 

The long-standing icon of the Genesis range, the Croix de Fer gets its biggest update since it was introduced in 2008. It returns with a host of changes aimed at improving on what is already a firm favourite amongst riders. The two most noticeable updates are the changes to the frame silhouette and the increased tyre clearance, both aimed at improving what was already fantastic ride comfort and modernising compatibility. The dropped seat stays provide a modern aesthetic and Genesis has paired them with a custom top tube drawing from the Volare road bike, creating a much ‘racier’ look than previous iterations. Tyre clearance has been boosted to allow up to a 700 x 47c tyre with generous mud clearance, meaning riders can fit a tyre to suit. The Croix de Fer range comprises of seven complete bikes and three framesets to suit every budget. 

Up next, is the Genesis Tour de Fer. A bike that quickly established itself in the Genesis range since its introduction in 2016. The concept of the bike has remained broadly the same, to offer a touring ready specification straight from the box. Since the Tour de Fer was introduced, the bike’s specification has been tweaked based on customer feedback and updated to suit new componentry options. The most significant change is that all four models now run 2x drivetrains and to move away from 3x completely. The move to 2x allows for a lighter weight chainset and means the Tour de Fer comes specified with current groupset offerings from manufacturers. The new Tour de Fer range consists of four models, with the Tour de Fer 30 and 40 coming equipped with Dynamo lighting supplied by Busch and Muller. Dynamo lighting is now running internally on the frame and the fork and the Tour de Fer 10 and 20 models have this routing should riders choose to add it in down the line. Cable routing continues to be external for ease of maintenance but now uses a full cable outer for better protection from the elements. 

Last, but by no means least is a major update to the Genesis Vagabond. Monstercross, gravel plus, whatever you want to call it, the Vagabond is a playful workhorse that can tackle long days in the saddle and roll down technical trails all in one ride. This latest creation has received updates across the board to further improve the overall riding experience. The new frame has a longer wheelbase and slackened head angle, tyre clearance has been increased to allow up to a 2.35” MTB tyre with the Vagabond 10 and 20 models fitted with Maxxis Ikons right out of the box. A significant update is that the new Vagabond is now suspension corrected to make it compatible with a 40mm suspension gravel fork. The new Vagabond range is available in two complete builds and a frameset offering.

Genesis Product Manager, Sam Lawson said: “This launch marks our biggest release of new product since before the Covid pandemic, so it’s safe to say that we’re pretty excited about it! The iconic model within our range, Croix de Fer, gets a host of evolutionary updates with new tube shapes and bigger tyre clearance at all spec levels. Vagabond returns as our aggro gravel bike model with a full frame and spec update. Huge tyre clearance and compatibility with a gravel suspension fork make the Vagabond an ideal model for those looking to blur the lines between gravel and MTB. 

“Lastly, our Tour de Fer remains the go to choice for touring. You’ll find dynamo lighting, spare spokes, fast rolling tyres and front and rear racks to ensure that your Tour de Fer is ready to go from the box. The team at Sportline have worked hard on this range and the initial feedback from our specialist Genesis retailer network when we previewed the range at our IceBike* show in February was overwhelmingly positive. We’re thrilled to get these bikes out into the world so be sure to check the retailer locator on our website to find your nearest Genesis retailer.”

Key Product Highlights

Croix de Fer

• CDF 10 FB
  • Shimano hydraulic braking.
  • Shimano Cues 1×9-speed drivetrain.
  • Tubeless compatible rims, tyres and rim tape with tubeless valves also supplied.

• CDF 10 
  • Genesis Mjolnir custom tube set.
  • Shimano Sora 2x9sp drivetrain.
  • Tubeless compatible rims, tyres and rim tape with tubeless valves also supplied.

• CDF 20 FB 
  • Shimano Cues 1x11sp drivetrain.
  • Dropper post compatible.
  • Tubeless compatible rims, tyres and rim tape with tubeless valves also supplied.

• CDF 20 
  • Shimano GRX 2x10sp drivetrain.
  • TRP Spyre dual piston mechanical braking.
  • Increased tyre clearance, now specified with 700x45c tyres.

• CDF 30
  • Dropper post compatible.
  • Shimano GRX hydraulic braking.
  • Tubeless compatible rims, tyres and rim tape with tubeless valves also supplied.

• CDF 40
  • Shimano GRX 1x12sp drivetrain.
  • Internal cable routing.
  • Dropper post compatible.

• CDF 50
  • Newly designed carbon fork with increased tyre clearance and dynamo routing.
  • Shimano GRX 2x12sp drivetrain.
  • Tubeless compatible rims, tyres and rim tape with tubeless valves also supplied.

• CDF 725 FS
  • Reynolds 725 tubeset.
  • Clearance for 180mm front rotor.
  • New and improved hanger design.

• CDF 931 FS
  • Reynolds 931 stainless steel tubeset.
  • Full carbon fork.
  • Clearance for 700x47c tyres.

• CDF TI FS
  • Genesis 3AL-2.5v titanium tubeset.
  • Clearance for 700x47c tyres.
  • Dropper post compatible.

Tour de Fer 

• TDF 10 
  • Shimano Cues 2x9sp drivetrain.
  • 180mm front rotor for improved braking.
  • Atranvelo AVS compatible rear rack.

• TDF 20 
  • Shimano Claris 2x8sp drivetrain.
  • Internal dynamo routing compatible.
  • Wide ratio cassette for increased gearing.

• TDF 30
  • Shimano Cues 2x10sp drivetrain.
  • Busch & Muller dynamo lighting.
  • 180mm front rotor for improved braking.

• TDF 40
  • 180mm front rotor for improved braking.
  • Atranvelo AVS compatible rear rack.
  • Busch & Muller dynamo lighting.

Vagabond 

• VAGABOND 10 
  • Genesis Mjolnir custom tubeset.
  • XS and SM sizes specified with 27.5 inch wheel size.
  • MicroShift Sword drivetrain.

• VAGABOND 20 
  • Sram Apex XPLR drivetrain.
  • Sram hydraulic braking.
  • Tubeless compatible rims, tyres and rim tape with tubeless valves also supplied.

• VAGABOND FS
  • Compatible with 40mm travel gravel forks.
  • Dropper post compatible.
  • Boost 148mm rear end for improved mud clearance.