Whether you want to ride around the globe to set a new Guinness World Record or just want a fast and comfortable steel drop-bar adventure bike, the Genesis Croix de Fer 40 is what you're looking for.
The bigger brother to the Croix de Fer 20, it offers the same Reynolds steel frameset for bump absorption and longevity, but with a couple of upgrades: the 11-speed GRX groupset, hydraulic disc brakes (versus cable on the CDF20), cartridge bearing hubs (versus cup and cone bearings), through-axles for extra rigidity instead of quick-release skewers, and better-quality rims. It's also Di2-compatible, should you decide to switch to electronic shifting down the track.
But what else does it have?
A 2X setup for all your climbing and descending needs. Every kind of rack, bottle cage and bag mounting point you could possibly need, including ones on the forks and top tube. Tubeless-ready rims and tyres so it's a snap to convert.
And, of course, that beautiful blue paint job.
Solid, comfortable, dependable and durable -- the Genesis Croix de Fer is the real deal.
Besides, if it's good enough for Harrison Ford, it's good enough for us.
(If you're looking for a flat-bar version of the CDF, here's your guy.)
Reynolds 725 heat-treated chromoly steel
Internal frame coating to protect against rust
700c wheels
Tyre clearance: 700c up to 45mm rear and 50mm front; 650b up to 44mm rear and 50mm front