[Closed] fortitude race

I've got an adventure which I'll not be getting rid of any time soon; great bikes!

How do you find the alfine - I had a Rohloff once which i hated.

Was toying with the idea of an alfine for longer rides / races but pretty sure they are not the answer.

My Fortitude Race is sat in the shed gathering dust. I haven't had time to ride it in months. It's only a 17.5 though so no use to you.

Shame. Too good for the shed!

I like the Alfine for what it is, allows me to ride more and clean less!

I want to sell my fortitude adventure and get the new one, it's a 19" if anyone is interested...

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[url= https://flic.kr/p/nBpG2F ]Genesis Fortitude Adventure[/url] by [url= https://www.flickr.com/people/52769476@N00/ ]South Downs MTB Skills[/url], on Flickr

Now has Kinesis strut bars, is tubeless and has done 1000 miles

I've got a 19" (large) one and it's ace, it mainly does shortish ride through the winter but I've done a couple of big loops on it. Really is an excellent climber.

Is yours an XL Darkcyan? It doesn't look that big.

yes it is!

No wonder it felt like riding a horse when I had a go 😉

well at 300 you can't complain.

Actually I really like it - that said the 19 is fine for me as well.

It's the best bike I've owned though I've had to tone down the "air time" a bit.

hummerlicious - I think the fortitiude looks better than the Longditude (a bit fussy).

Would you know if the angles are the same?

I think Genesis have done something very clever with the Fortitude - not quite sure what above a very slack fork angle. I'm guessing a steepish seatpost angle to get your weight over the front wheel.

Any thoughts?

The Longitude has the extra bottle and rack mounts that most people want from a bike like this, same as the Fortitude Adventure has. Possibly why it looks fussy to you Darkcyan as your SS version doesn't have these, Genesis explain it well here:

[url] http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/blog/30/09/11/fortitude-29er-the-full-lowdown [/url]

The Longitude has an even slacker head angle than the Fortitude at 68 degrees and also has the ability to run 29+ tyres so I expect it'll be a great bike. I seriously considered one when I bought my Krampus earlier this year but didn't want to wait until the late summer release date in the end. Still, I'm looking forward to seeing you out on the trail on one Hummerlicious, a great looking bike in my opinion and built for overnight and wilderness adventures 😀

http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/blog/30/09/11/fortitude-29er-the-full-lowdown

You thought about one of these? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/dmr-chain-tugs-mech-hanger/rp-prod249?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_name=UnitedKingdom&gs=1&gclid=Cj0KEQiAs6GjBRCy2My09an6uNIBEiQANfY4zExeejEMIZZ9qh5pE9LwWLzAFQbFvsXvChgty6ZiQj4aAjsF8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

I have one that took a bit of filing down but hoping it will add gears to the io. Won't get done for a couple of weeks. Without filing I struggled to get more than 5 gears out of a 9sp set up as it moved when I tightened the qr and the mech wouldnt sit vertically if that makes sense. A bit cheaper than a new bike, but then again it isn't a new bike!

TimP - Member

Have you thought about one of these?

... errrr this would involve Darkcyan doing some bike maintenence which is against his principles as you know Tim 😉

A nice Fortitude video on YouTube...

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True!
To be fair it is pretty minimal as I have a mech and full out all set up which will be zip tied to frame, then swap chain and rear wheel. 30mins for a normal human being I guess?

Darkcyan, Paceman - I love the fortitude and think it's a fantastic bike, but I really want to go for 29+. I find on longer rides it aggravates my back a bit, I think the fatter tyres will definitely help. In reality though I'm skint at the moment, I think I'll have to get the frame and fork although that is annoying as I'd prefer the green one 😉

The big question though is the size, my fortitude is a 19", but the longitude is longer, I'm not sure if I'd need the 17".

Hummerlicious, I think the bigger volume 29+ tyres might be just the ticket for you. I did an 8-hour enduro on the Krampus a couple of months ago and it was manageable despite the rocky surface. The 3" tyres give a nice floaty feel and also allow you to run much lower pressures even with tubes. I've been using Surly Knard tyres on 50mm Rabbit Hole rims all summer but have just switched to Maxxis Chronicles for the winter slop.

Can't help with the sizing question though, I suppose a lot will depend on the stem and bar length set-up you want to use.

Also agree about the green colour of the Fortitude Adventure... very nice.

Are these here Fortitudes fetching good money 2nd hand then?

I hope so, I've got a 17.5 inch (Medium) race about to go up for sale!

I think they are quite sought after yes.

Interesting, I've got a 19.5" Race I can't quite make my mind up if I should sell / swap for a CX bike

In fact I'm after a race. Ideally 20.5

Nb I believe they are good for cx with or without droppers.

Might fit some skinny tyres and give it a go. They are rather nifty bikes afterall, much like any Genesis Steel

Buy mine then someone, then I can get the new one!!

This is what you need Darkcyan...

[url] http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/fs-salsa-mukluk-fat-bike-1 [/url]

@ hummerlicious

Buy mine then someone, then I can get the new one!!

How heavy is the frame? How tall are you?

Ok after watching the video I'm tempted - Mister P and Birney29 are you interested in selling ( fortitude race 17.5 )

Thanks

Do I get a cut;-)

You'll love this bike.

bump

Mister P and Birney29, if you are interested in selling I have put an add in the wanted section

thanks

Claudie - how tall are you?

Hummerlicious, this might be of interest...

[url] http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/genesis-longitude-thoughts/ [/url]

Steve-b77, I'm 5' 9" with long legs / short body

@clink I'm six foot tall with a 34" inside leg. 19" frame fits me fine, 17" just felt too short in the top tube for me.