Genesis Core 26.5
Our top model Core in 2011 won the ‘Mountain Biking UK’ magazine ‘hardcore hardtails grouptest’ with a nearly perfect 4.5 out of 5. They said “Blending the lithe ride quality and subtle responses of a cross country bike with the precise steering and extra strength of a hard-hitting trail bike is a stroke of genius”. We think that sums up the Core bikes pretty
£1,299.99
Specifications
Frame and Fork
Frame 6061 Aluminium w/Tapered Headtube
Fork Rockshox Reba RL 120mm, Tapered Steerer, 15mm Thru Axle
Headset n/a
Colour Polished Aluminium Silver
Transmission
Shifters Shimano SL-M591 10spd
Rear Derailleur Shimano RD-M663 10spd
Front Derailleur Shimano FD-M590 10spd
Chainset Shimano FC-M590 44/32/24 10spd
Bottom Bracket Shimano Hollowtech
Chain Shimano CN-HG54 10spd
Freewheel Shimano CS-HG62 10spd 11-34
Wheels
Hubs Shimano SLX Front M668/M435 Rear
Rims Alex FD-19
Spokes Stainless Black
Tyres Continental Mtn King Folding
Brakes
Brakes Shimano BR-M666
Brake Levers Shimano BL-M666
Contact Zone
Handlebars n/a
Stem n/a
Grips n/a
Saddle n/a
Seat Post n/a
Pedals n/a
Misc
Weight n/a
Sizes 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5"
