Croix De Fer

[Paulq]

Not really a thread for anything in particular but am just feeling a bit smug as I bought a Genesis Croix De Fer today and I pick it up next week.

Can't wait to ride it and would love to hear opinions of anyone else who has bought/ridden one.

 

[Cycleops]

Jammy bugger! I really fancy one of those. Let's have your thoughts on riding it.

 

[Paulq]

I will do and am made up with it. Beautiful steel frame and the only thing I'll change in time will likely be the tyres. Am gonna stick full guards on it which detracts from the looks a bit but are practical.

I can't wait!!

 

[Garethgas]

I have an Equilibrium. I can easily do 60 to 80 miles on it without any discomfort whatsoever.
The CdF is even better (I'm told) and if mine was ever stolen it would be my bike of choice.
My friends ride the high end carbon Specialized, Giants etc and even they comment on it's comfort, handling
and it's looks.
I doubt you will ever find a better all rounder.
I'm already jealous

 

[Paulq]

You've just taken the wind out of my tubes a bit!

When you say the CdF are you abbreviating the Croix de Fer, in which case you are forgiven :-), or referring to their cheaper bike which is actually called the CdF?

 

[Garethgas]

You've just taken the wind out of my tubes a bit!

When you say the CdF are you abbreviating the Croix de Fer, in which case you are forgiven :-), or referring to their cheaper bike which is actually called the CdF?

Sorry for any confusion. I meant the Crox de Fer.
The Croix de Fer is in a league of it's own. I want one!

 

[Paulq]

Sorry for any confusion. I meant the Crox de Fer.
The Croix de Fer is in a league of it's own. I want one!

Am really glad you said that as you had me worried for a minute :-)

 

[biggs682]

i fancy a gran fondo myself but

 

[Berties]

Bought the first 2014 model in end of sept last year, rode it all winter ,love it , bought a set of 28 hard shells , no punctures this year !
Only ride it a night during the summer , as I ride carbon ,
But really like the retro look , and my averages were quite good on it in the spring, have rode it happy for 100kms on hilly routes

 

[Paulq]

Can you tell me what you mean by hard shells please?

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

My Croix de Fer is just past its third birthday, paintwork looks terrible but I still love the ride, its perfect for my often off road commute.

 

[vickster]

Can you tell me what you mean by hard shells please?

Maybe he means Bontrager hardcase tyres?

 

[Saluki]

I just googled. That really is a thing of great beauty. Enjoy

 

[Berties]

Picture paints a thousand words!
When she was new on a coast ride over to the Dorset alps

 

[Garethgas]

I don't know what it is...they just look 'right' to me.
I want one even more now