The 2026 versions of the perennial gravel bike favorite Croix de Fer are here, this top-of-the-line version featuring Shimano RX820 2x12-speed with mountain-ready 46/30 crank and 11 to 36 cassette, carbon fork, and Amplitude parts including a tubeless-ready wheelset.

In the gravel bike segment, steel has lost none of its appeal, with more and more riders discovering the comfort and durability of the frames and the advantages these bikes offer, especially for bikepacking adventures.

One of the most versatile gravel bikes, around longer than the term "gravel bike" itself, is the Croix de Fer from the English brand Genesis Bikes. A perennial favorite almost since its inception, we always look forward to the brand new models. The frameset is made from the Reynolds 725 tubeset, and the equipment varies by model, from 2x10-speed to 1x12-speed to the 2x12-speed of the top model CdF50, in the 2026 version in a rich dark blue. Look forward to Massive Li-Lac for the frameset, Mortal Kumquat for the CdF 30, and Depeche Mauve for the 40. We have the models in our store in Düsseldorf, where you can test ride, view, and buy all sizes. And for those not from Düsseldorf: you can, of course, also order the frameset here for individual self-assembly.

IMPORTANT: Since we believe an in-person handover for complete bikes is beneficial, we emphasize that your bike should be picked up at our location. You will have more fun with the bike because we will help you to sit properly on it, possibly with the help of stem adjustments and other details.

You can find more information about the bike on Genesis' homepage, including precise geometry data.
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