The new Genesis Croix De Fer 40
The Croix De Fer 40 is the rugged, dependable yet playful elder brother of the Croix De Fer range. With a Reynolds 725 tubeset, Chromoly thru-axle fork, 1X drivetrain and dependable rubber making it a true adventure machine.
Long 200km+ days, quick technical loops, on-road-offroad commutes or an evening blast, the Croix De Fer 40 is geared for anything.
Croix de Fer has been a staple in the Genesis range since 2009, with the original description of ‘drop bars don’t always mean tarmac’. It’s fair to say that the industry has gotten wise to this fact since then, with ‘gravel’ very much being the in thing. However, we’ve always believed that the Croix de Fer is much more than that and its all-round capabilities across nearly all surfaces are what makes it so popular. The latest offering shares some similarities to the original design, but over time with new technologies and components becoming available to us, the bike has evolved into what you see today.
The long-standing icon of the Genesis range returns with subtle changes improving on what is already a firm favourite for many riders.
Combining a refined steel tube set with a modern silhouette, the Croix De Fer evolves into a truly modern gravel bike.
With maximum tyre clearance of 700c x 47mm, the Croix De Fer can be adapted to suit a wide range of conditions.
Every model comes equipped with Amplitude G100 tubless-ready wheels with a 26mm internal rim width and pre-installed tubeless tape. Tubeless ready Maxxis Rambler 45mm tyres complete a year-round capable package.
A fresh dropped seat stay design and a new ovalised top tube developed from our road racing heritage add vertical compliance aiding comfort for long days in the saddle.
These updates bring a subtle modern aesthetic to the Croix De Fer’s otherwise traditional silhouette.
Each model features customisable internal cable routing which gives a clean and consistent aesthetic no matter the choice of components.
Both steel and carbon fibre forks feature internal dynamo routing to keep cables protected.
Finally, all models can accept a dropper seat post.
With numerous mounting points including highly versatile bottle positions, the Croix De Fer looks svelte with just a pair of bottles for a short ride and tidy when fully loaded for a week long journey.
Anything Cage mounts on the fork legs and rack mounts on the frame further expand carrying capability.
All Croix De Fer models are equipped to perform right out of the box with considered component choices such as 160mm disc rotors front and rear as well as adventure-capable gearing.
