Genesis day:00 Hybrid TownBike

Nice Genesis day:00 here. Pete didn't appreciate it much. (Got diverted by Moulton F frames: )
Getting a rebuild currently & if it rides good it'll get its paint tidied up or maybe powdercoated.

This is Aluminium 6061 frame with steel forks, & well built in Taiwan. (By Giant I suspect)

Paint a bit tired, but it might get a refinish if it rides well: ) Out for a first ride this morning & photos for the record. Rides nicely as seen. Brakes fine, 7 speed system working well. (No FD yet, running on the middle cog here.)

Spec here is:
Shimano Altus entry level RD, capable of reaching a 34 cog MegaDrive rear later: ) Has a 14/24 here.
Shimano FC TY50 triple front 48, 38, 28, with new basic Shimano 7 speed bar top changers.
Campag Veloce brake calipers & Tektro levers.

Mavic Module 3 wheel set with Shimano 600 hubs. Schwalbe 32 Roadcruiser tyres are great on the corrugated roads around here, & good for canal paths & suchlike.

Intended to be an all purpose town bike/carrier/go almost anywhere bike.

Light, tough & cool to ride.

Will climb Hollywell Hill (Worcester, close to the Sabrina Bridge over the Severn, by the Uni: ) easily with a 34 MegaDrive block: ) Pete will never do it though... Ricky might just!

 

30 Sep 2020.

Update is: It now has a new 48 38 28 triple chain-set & the gears are adjusted perfectly.

All the drive is now new, chain set, FD, RD, changers, cables, chain) so it should work fine. 

Shimano Altus basic items, with Deore changers, Sunrace CW. Still have the option to fit the MR 34tooth rear block for Hollywell Hill: )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new rack fits perfectly & awaits its new panniers.

Meanwhile it will be my local townbike/shopper/light tourer/canal path/gravel bike, etc. And my Orbit Gold Medal is on Ebay to see how it goes... (The Orbit did go to a happy new owner: )

10 10 2020

After some regular daily use it is performing very well. Comfortable ride, light & agile. It just feels good on our local roads, & I know it'll handle Canal Paths & light off-road. 

It'll do light Touring also & then benefit from a front rack for extra load carrying & better balance under load.

Found a Raleigh Triple Pannier bag set on Ebay & it looks very good for the money. (£15 inc. shipping) Three big compartments, 3 small, zips look sturdy & it's probably showerproof... Looks unused & was £40 new. I just need to adjust/modify the fixings, so it can be fitted & removed quickly.  Has 6 straps currently. All relatively flimsy & awkward to use!! Why can't it just clip on & off easily?  

It will soon; )

Next up for improvement is the bars... And I don't like the shiny black chainguard.  Polo Mint Pete?