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[Closed] Genesis Flyer Classic (with gears) - where did it go?

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Loving my Genesis Flyer. The frame is absolutely perfect for me. However, on occasion gears are still needed. Especially if I want to go somewhere with my daughter on the back.
I've heard tales of a Genesis Flyer Classic 2012 - same frame but with a rear hanger and gear shifter lugs on the down tube. I cannot find one any mention of it now. Was it discontinued?? Seems a bit short lived?


 
Posted : 28/07/2013 8:35 pm
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I don't think it ever materialised.

Remember seeing it in last years catalogue - purple steel frame, metal cable clips.
Can't remember what tubing, poss 725?

Certainly never saw one in a shop and it disappeared from the website.
Too similar to the Equilibrium to justify a separate model?


 
Posted : 28/07/2013 9:10 pm
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Try te Croix De Fer frameset.


 
Posted : 28/07/2013 10:05 pm
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May have to make your own, i remembered these. http://www.dmrbikes.com/products/extras/chaintugs Might be useful

Edit: And these may help too http://www.theoldbicycleshowroom.co.uk/gunn--co-stainless-steel-brake-gear-cable-frame-clips-382-p.asp


 
Posted : 29/07/2013 8:23 am
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Thanks for the tips. I've been looking at the CDF. Although it's a little out of my budget.

A colleague is convinced he's seen the Flyer classic in more than one shop. The search for the mythical bike continues!


 
Posted : 31/07/2013 8:52 pm
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I was looking at the CDF as well, ended up with a Norco [url= http://www.evanscycles.com/products/norco/indie-drop-2-2013-road-bike-ec041260 ]Indie Drop[/url] - pretty similar spec but £300 cheaper. Couldn't be happier with it.


 
Posted : 31/07/2013 9:29 pm
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I have a red genesis flyer without gears 🙂

It's ace!

I have even beat my strava times I set with my carbon board man, work that out!


 
Posted : 31/07/2013 10:04 pm
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could you get a back wheel with a 3sp sturmey archer hub? that would give you gears and IIRC the hubs are the same 120mm spacing...


 
Posted : 31/07/2013 10:24 pm

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