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Genesis Releases Croix de Fer Followup, the CdF Steel Disc Cyclocross Bike

2012 Genesis CdF steel disc brake cyclocross bike and touring bicycle
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2012 Genesis CdF steel disc brake cyclocross bike and touring bicycle

Genesis Bikes released their do-it-all Croix de Fer way back in 2008 as one of the first cyclocross bikes with disc brakes. We posted about the 2011 model here, and for 2012, they’re releasing the slightly down spec’d CdF to get more people on a disc-equipped ‘crosser that’s equally at home on gravel paths and backstreets.

The CdF uses a Reynolds 520 steel frame with a Shimano 9-speed Sora group and Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes. Retail is £899.99. That’s compared to the Reynolds 725, Tiagra-equipped Croix de Fer at £1,099.99.

To make the CdF more versatile, it gets wider, separate rack eyelets, which Genesis says makes it perfect for light duty touring.

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Chris@Genesis
12 years ago

In stock Feb 2012 … perfect for your year round commute, on & off Road!

Patrick
Patrick
12 years ago

Are those bare shift cables on the underside of the down tube? Seriously down spec’d, then. It’s a do-it-all CX bike.. except for CX.

Wait, no, the upmarket build has ’em too. Oh well.

uglyyeti
uglyyeti
12 years ago

Clever name for a steel cx frame.

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