{"id":67758,"date":"2024-08-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dc68fed9-04f7-43b2-bbd1-05c5e7eb18a1"},"modified":"2024-08-15T11:25:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T09:25:30","slug":"genesis-gives-croix-de-fer-its-biggest-update-yet-and-unveils-new-vagabond-and-tour-de-fer","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/genesis-gives-croix-de-fer-its-biggest-update-yet-and-unveils-new-vagabond-and-tour-de-fer\/","title":{"rendered":"Genesis gives Croix de Fer its biggest update yet \u2013 and unveils new Vagabond and Tour de Fer"},"content":{"rendered":"

New tubes, wider tyre clearance and more accessory mounts than ever make this the most versatile Croix de Fer yet <\/p>

By Jack Luke\n <\/p>

Published: Thursday, 15 August 2024 at 09:00 AM<\/p>

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Genesis has revealed an updated Croix de Fer with dropped seatstays, increased tyre clearance, additional accessory mounts, new tube profiles and fresh builds.<\/p>

A long-standing and popular do-it-all steel gravel bike, the new Croix de Fer range comprises seven complete bikes and three framesets, including stainless steel and titanium options.\u00a0<\/p>

Starting at \u00a31,499.99 \/ \u20ac1,749 for the Croix de Fer 10 and topping out at \u00a32,799 \/ \u20ac3,299 for the Croix de Fer 50, the bike is available exclusively in the UK via 130 approved dealers.<\/p>

Genesis has also updated the Vagabond \u2013 its adaptable steel monstercross-inspired-drop-bar-MTB trail-shredding adventure wagon.\u00a0<\/p>

Compatible with 40mm-travel gravel forks, replete with mounts for every accessory under the sun and featuring a Boost-spaced rear end, the new Vagabond is available in two complete builds and as a frameset.<\/p>

Finally, Genesis has updated its four-model, expedition-ready Tour de Fer range with new builds and subtle frame updates.<\/p>

The Croix de Fer gets its biggest update since 2008<\/h2>
While it sticks with a familiar ethos, Genesis says this is the most significant update to the Croix de Fer since it launched. – Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Introduced in 2008<\/a>, the original Croix de Fer was a \u2013 unusually for the time \u2013 disc brake-equipped cyclocross-inspired gravel-ish bike before the term \u2018gravel\u2019 had entered widespread use.<\/p>
The first run proved unexpectedly popular, with subsequent generations<\/a> moving towards a modern gravel bike with conventional cable routing and increased tyre clearance.\u00a0<\/p>
Although it has been updated subtly over time \u2013 notably gaining thru-axles in 2018<\/a> \u2013 the overall design of the Croix de Fer has remained consistent, with a classic double triangle and clean lines.<\/p>
While the overall ethos is similar, Genesis says the new Croix de Fer is the biggest update to the range since it was introduced.\u00a0<\/p>
$\"New$
The bike now features dropped seatstays and an ovalised top tube. – Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Visually, the biggest change is the move to dropped seatstays, which is said to improve rear-end comfort.\u00a0<\/p>
The dropouts have been redesigned with a stiffer derailleur hanger and cleaner look.<\/p>
The bike now features internal cable routing, ditching the old external cable routing and handsome brass barrel adjusters.\u00a0<\/p>
$\"New$
The new Croix de Fer features routing for dropper posts. – Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Swappable ports enable riders to switch between mechanical, electronic, 1x and 2x drivetrains. All bikes are also compatible with internally routed dropper posts<\/a>.<\/p>
$\"New$
You could mount just about anything to the new bike (note: the placement of fork bosses will be different on production bikes). – Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Leaning further into its position as a do-it-all bike, the new Croix de Fer range bristles with mounts for full-cover mudguards, front and rear racks, top tube bags, four bottle cages on the main triangle and triple boss mounts on the fork. Both the carbon and steel forks feature dynamo cable routing.\u00a0<\/p>
Tyre clearance on the new Croix de Fer has been increased to 45mm with mudguards. Without mudguards, the official tyre clearance is 47mm.\u00a0<\/p>
All complete bikes ship with bang-on-trend wide 45mm Maxxis Rambler TR tyres. The tubeless-compatible rims are supplied pre-taped and with tubeless valves as standard.\u00a0<\/p>
Subtly altered geometry<\/h2>
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Old Croix de Fer (large)<\/th> New Croix de Fer (large)<\/th> Difference<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>

Seat tube (mm)<\/b><\/td> 550<\/td> 560<\/td> +10.0<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube (mm)<\/b><\/td> 582<\/td> 573.8<\/td> -8.2<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack (mm)<\/b><\/td> 612<\/td> 603.6<\/td> -8.4<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach (mm)<\/b><\/td> 395<\/td> 395<\/td> 0<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length (mm)<\/b><\/td> 175<\/td> 155<\/td> -20.0<\/td> <\/tr>
Head angle (degrees)<\/b><\/td> 71.5<\/td> 71<\/td> -0.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle (degrees)<\/b><\/td> 73<\/td> 73.5<\/td> +0.5<\/td> <\/tr>
BB drop (mm)<\/b><\/td> 73<\/td> 73<\/td> 0<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork offset (mm)<\/b><\/td> 50<\/td> 50<\/td> 0<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase (mm)<\/b><\/td> 1,052<\/td> 1,059.4<\/td> +7.4<\/td> <\/tr>
Handlebar width (mm)<\/b><\/td> 440<\/td> 460<\/td> +20.0<\/td> <\/tr>
Stem length (mm)<\/b><\/td> 100<\/td> 100<\/td> 0<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach + stem length (mm)<\/b><\/td> 495<\/td> 495<\/td> 0<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>