However, the Spur was not designed with any reservoir equipped shocks in mind, and clearance for the reservoir was not a factor in the frame design. Transition Bikes is not responsible for any damage to a frame caused by a shock that we do not spec. Always check bottom out clearances before riding a non-spec shock and to verify fitment email us at You’re a fool for thinking Walmart bikes are decent bikes. Sure they are cheap, heavy, made with really crappy components, and can get you from a to b.
The shifting is awesome, the shocks worked great. It is a little heavy to carry up stairs but other than that its a great looking and handeling bike. I can hardly feel genesis bicycles the bumps of the road, or on the trail. My only concern is not knowing how to replace the pads on my front break, like most models, I have a disc break in front.
The project provides work experience to adults with learning disabilities, teaching bicycles repairs. I’m not sure any bike in this class can say that. When it comes down to it, only two things really matter. The answer with this bike is yes, and yes, and all at an affordable cost. I had one of these bikes a few years back. There was just a couple things that was loose… But after getting a allen wrench, I was able to tighten up everything.
However, the SIDLuxe Ultimate and SIDLuxe Select + that we spec on the Spur both have a max pressure of 325psi. Now, if you plan on riding down Pike’s Peak, even the $1600 bike fall apart. I’ve been an owner for over 2 years and have only had to do normal maintenance and fixing.
But, being assembled improperly is half the battle when buying a “Big Box Brand” bike. That if you are not an avid cyclist with basic bike skills can cost you as much as the bike to get repaired. So why even bother if you want a bike that you can ride and will last genesis bike more than a few rides before having catastrophic failure. If you find yourself in Bellingham, you can follow this link to schedule a demo through the Outpost. If you live somewhere else, you can follow this link to see what shops currently have demo bikes available.
Some riders incorrectly assume that a lightweight wheel with a low spoke count is difficult to keep in true. Yet a poorly assembled wheel with uneven spoke tension is far more likely to have issues. That’s why the majority of new owners reported that their Genesis V2100 was delivered with bent wheels, right out of the box.
Please reach out to the shock manufacturer or use the spring rate calculator here. However, we do accept Paypal and you can apply for financing through them. Transition Bikes encourages you to use financing responsibly. We want you to get a new ride as much as you do, but we also want you to eat and live well. We want you to love your purchase, but if an item fails to meet your expectations we will accept its return.