Genesis keeps this bike remarkably easy to service and compatible with a huge range of existing racks and trailers. It’s the "people’s champion" of the range—built for the rider who wants a high-performance steel frame but values the mechanical simplicity of a bike that can be repaired in any shop, anywhere.
Frameset & "Steel is Real" Tech
Frame: Genesis Mjölnir Seamless Double-Butted Chromoly. This is Genesis's signature steel; it’s designed to be thinner in the middle of the tubes to save weight while retaining that famous, springy, "all-day" comfort steel is known for.
Fork: Amplitude G100 Chromoly Fork, featuring Quick Release (QR) dropouts and "Anything Cage" mounts on the legs.
Axles: 9mm Quick Release (100mm Front / 135mm Rear).
Handlebar: Amplitude F100 Flat Handlebar, 9-degree backsweep.
Saddle: Madison Flux Switch.
Colour: Candy Warhols
Drivetrain & Brakes (The New Shimano CUES)
Shifters: Shimano CUES U4000, 1x9-speed.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U4000
Crankset: Shimano CUES U4000, 42T
Cassette: Shimano CUES LG300, 11-41T
Brakes: Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc.
Rotors: 160mm, 6-Bolt.
Wheels & Tires
Wheelset: Amplitude G100
Hubs: 6-Bolt, Quick Release.
Tires: Maxxis Rambler, 700x45c
Tire Clearance: 45mm (Rear) / 50mm (Front). This is massive clearance for a hybrid, allowing you to run proper mountain bike-style tires if you want to get muddy.
Key Performance Features
Mjölnir Chromoly Comfort: Unlike aluminium frames that can feel "chattery" on gravel or rough city streets, the steel frame of the Croix de Fer acts as a natural shock absorber, damping high-frequency vibrations before they reach your hands.
CUES 1x Simplicity: The 1x9 drivetrain is the perfect setup for a "rugged commuter." You have one shifter and one chainring—less to go wrong, less weight, and a cleaner cockpit. The 11-41T range means you still have a low enough gear to crawl up steep hills.
The Utility King: With "Anything Cage" mounts on the fork and bosses for a rear rack and fenders, this bike can be anything from a lightweight gravel plaything to a heavy-duty transcontinental touring machine.