The all-new full-build reynolds 853 croix de fer 50 aims to hit every mark. Probably the most popular and widely used of all of reynolds' performance-orientated steel offerings; 853 hits that sweet spot of performance, weight and cost. Accept no imitations - every tube is 853 creating that unmistakable ride quality! It's matched to a full carbon cgr1 fork that saves around 900-grams over the steel variant, keeping weight low, handling keen and features bottle/anything cage mounting points. Genesis have continued that trend throughout the build, using quality components that are proven and will stand the test of time.
Shimano's grx groupset has become a go-to for gravel bikes, providing dependable shifting, myriad gearing options and longevity at a variety of performance levels. We've chosen their rx600 double chainset with 46/30t chainrings, paired to an 11-34t cassette, which keeps the croix competitive on road and off. The shifters, hydraulic brake callipers and derailleurs all come from the top-tier rx-810 lineup, saving a little weight and delivering increased shifting and braking performance. At the rear of the bike, there's the ability to run a 45mm tyre on the provided 700c rims, while at the front you can use up to a 40mm tyre.
If you'd prefer to run a 650b wheelset, it's 44mm and 40mm. Thru-axles front and rear, tubeless ready rims and tyres, flat mount disc brakes, a third bottle mount and rack and guard mounts complete the package.
Key Features & Benefits:
Steel Frame: High quality Reynolds 853 frame offers unmistakable ride quality
Wider Clearance: Up to 45mm tyres can be fitted on the 700c rims
Shimano GRX Drivetrain: Keeps the croix competitive on road and off
Full Specification:
- Frame: Reynolds 853 Seamless Air-Hardened Heat Treated Steel
- Fork: Genesis CGR1 Carbon Fork
- Number of Gears: 22
- Gear Shifters: Shimano GRX ST-R810
- Chainset: Shimano GRX FC-RX600 46/30t XS/S = 170mm, M/L= 172.5mm, XL= 175mm
- Chainrings: 46/30T
- Rear Cassette: Shimano CS-HG800-11 11/34t 11spd
- Chain: KMC X11
- Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX FD-RX810
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RD-RX810 Medium Cage
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-RS500
- Pedals: n/a
- Rims: WTB ST Light I23 TCS 2.0, 32h
- Front Hub: Formula Front - CL-712 / Rear - RXC-142s, Centre Lock, 32h
- Rear Hub: KFormula Front - CL-712 / Rear - RXC-142s, Centre Lock, 32h
- Front Tyre: Kenda Booster 700x40c Tubeless Ready / WTB Riddler 700x40c Tubeless Ready
- Rear Tyre: Kenda Booster 700x40c Tubeless Ready / WTB Riddler 700x40c Tubeless Ready
- Brakes: Shimano GRX BR-RX810
- Handlebars: Genesis Alloy, 16 Deg Flare, XS = 400mm, SM/M = 420mm, L-XL = 440mm
- Handlebar Tape: Genesis Vexgel
- Headset: PT-1770 EC34 Upper/ EC34 Lower
- Stem: Genesis Alloy, 31.8mm, -6 Deg, 100mm
- Saddle: Genesis Adventure
- Seatpost: Genesis Alloy 27.2 X 350mm
- Accessories: N/A
- Weight: Not Available