2015 Genesis Equilibrium Stainless

Who are you (no off-topic talk please)

Moderators: MrCurrieinahurry, maxim809, Moderator Team

Post Reply
JAGGY
Posts: 55
Joined: Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:56 pm

by JAGGY

Heres my new 2015 Genesis Equilibrium Stainless Steel


Frame Genesis Equilibrium Stainless Steel 56cm
Fork Genesis Carbon with Alloy Steerer
Wheels Custom by DCR Wheels, Chris King r45, H Plus Son Archetypes, CX ray spokes,
Tyres Vredrestein TriComp
Group Shimano 105 5800 11spd
Seatpost 3t Palladio
Seat Fabric Scoop shallow 142mm x 280mm
Stem 3t ARX Team 130mm -17deg
Bars Genesis OEM
Guards Zefal

Weight = 9.83 kg
Attachments
IMG_0317.JPG
IMG_0318.JPG

by Weenie


Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com



bontyboy
Posts: 29
Joined: Sat Nov 19, 2011 6:04 pm
Location: Sweden

by bontyboy

That looks great!
I´m starting to get interested in their stainless frame, but it says 1,94 kg on their website.
That seems a bit heavy being stainless.
Did you way the frame by any chance?

HillRPete
Posts: 2284
Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:08 am
Location: Pedal Square

by HillRPete

1800-1900g is not unusual for a modern steel frame. My Columbus Spirit one (57) has over 1800g as well. Custom builders go lower routinely, but production usually takes less chances with regard to denting.

bontyboy
Posts: 29
Joined: Sat Nov 19, 2011 6:04 pm
Location: Sweden

by bontyboy

Thanks Pete for the info, that´s good to know.
I´m attracted to it being stainless and that the frame´s very versatile.
The weight isn´t all that much, but I´d be putting out some dosh in getting it so I don´t want it to be too much of a porker :D

JAGGY
Posts: 55
Joined: Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:56 pm

by JAGGY

Thanks Bonty Boy

I never weighed the frame as it came as complete bike.

The bike feels rubbish with the Alex/105 wheels on from the factory. Not a fault with the package just mass produced wheelbuild i think. You can hear the spokes ting and loosen over each ride. I immediatley thought what have i done buying this. But i knew it was the wheels.

What a difference with the H Plus son wheels From DCR.

I trained on this the whole winter for the Cape Rouleur. Great high milage bike, Super comfy and hauling the extra weight uphill helped my training as i was flying on the good bike. My bikefitter set it up the same as my racebike hence the -17mm 130mm stem etc.

Its great to have the fixed proper mudguards instead of crud racers.

Only one gripe. I thought stainless never rusted? Signs of rust if you dont dry it off.

Build quality is superb tho and there is some nice touches. For me it looks like a classic and i'm sure it will serve me well over many winters.

Cheers :beerchug:

Ozrider
Posts: 1018
Joined: Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:06 am
Location: Perth, Western Australia

by Ozrider

That's a nice looking bike. Plenty of scope to lighten it up if you want to. Stainless can show some surface staining but is easily polished off.
My Columbus Spirit frame with a 58.5 cm top tube and 44mm head tube weighed 1836g unpainted.
Ozrider - Western Australia
Parlee Z5 XL (6055g/13.32lbs) Trek Madone 5.9 (7052-7500g)Jonesman Columbus Spirit (8680g)
Chase your dreams - it's only impossible until it's done

by Weenie


Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com



Post Reply