The Croix de Fer from Genesis can rightly be seen as one of the blueprints for the gravel bike genre. Introduced to the public in 2009, it was one of the first frames to combine drop bars, disc brakes and wider tires. In 2010, Vin Cox set a world record on the CdF, covering 18,000 miles in 163 days around the world.

Today there are countless gravel bikes that are based on the Croix de Fer in terms of geometry and equipment, but the original still has its place. It has been further developed in small details over the years and is now available in numerous versions as a complete bike and frame set, from the simple aluminum model to the titanium top model.

The frame offered here is made from Reynolds 853 frame tube, an air-hardened steel that does not lose any of its positive properties even during the welding process. In terms of weight, durability, stiffness and comfort, this is certainly one of the best tube sets available apart from stainless steel and titanium.

As far as the size recommendation from our English colleagues at Genesis goes, we are on the somewhat sportier level. In most cases, we can all ride two frame sizes, and the intended use and geometry often provide information about the right choice. I myself, at 1.83m, ride a Croix de Fer in size M, without any spacers under the stem. The bike still offers me a seating position suitable for long distances. For me, the reason for this is the really relaxed geometry of the frame, which allows me to go for the smaller of the two frame sizes.

The color is not a simple black, but rather anthracite with black, the decals shimmer depending on the light, but in a subtle way. Looks stylish and goes well with the bike.

We currently have all frame sizes available in small quantities. Since the frame is currently hardly available in Europe, we are now offering it online for a short time. Of course you can pick up all frames on site at the Mütze, but we also ship them.

You can find more information on the Genesis website