Simplicity brings its own challenges but to some the challenge is irresistible. Up the technology or up your own game? On-off effort, pace blended with power, a different style open to any rider. Slim steel tubes with a use-specific design and a rigid fork demands rider input and brings reward in equal measures.
Do you want to blast through to be first to the bottom of the hill, or would you prefer to find a way of making whats there more involving, more demanding? If you dont look for the easiest way, commitment comes in the form of the iO.
Key features
- Reynolds 520 frame
- Genesis butted Cr-Mo fork
- Single speed, Shimano XT rear mech, Deore shifters
- Shimano M486 hydraulic disc brakes
The Genesis iO 2011 Features are:Frame: Reynolds 520 double-butted Cr-Mo, Genesis butted Cr-Mo, 80 / 100 mm-corrected
Fork: Genesis butted Cr-Mo, 80 / 100 mm-corrected
Headset: FSA Aheadset
Stem: Genesis, 6 degree rise / 28.6 mm clamp
Speed: 1
Front Mech: Shimano Deore band
Rear Mech: Shimano Deore XT SGS
Chainset: RaceFace Ride XC, 32 T
Bottom Bracket: RaceFace External
Cassette: Shimano 16T
Chain: Goldie Lookin’
Front Brake: Shimano BR-M486 hydraulic discs
Rear Brake: Shimano BR-M486 hydraulic discs
Rims: Alex XD-Lite 32 hole
Front Hub: Shimano 525 6-bolt QR
Rear Hub: Genesis SS bolted
Tyres: Continental Mountain King 2.2 inch Front Continental Mountain King 2.2 inch Rear
Seatpost: Genesis 6061, 400 mm long / 27.2 mm diameter
What is a Hard Tail Mountain Bike?
Thick, knobbly tyres and lots of gears are the overriding features of these machines. Strong frames are built to take the rough with the smooth and can often be accompanied by a front suspension fork for added comfort and control. Theyre designed mainly for off road use but these solid, comfortable bikes often meet more general needs. For further information on mountain bikes see our Mountain Bike Buying Guide.