Genesis Croix De Fer
Steel is Real. The definitive adventure companion, built for boundless endurance and iconic reliability.
The End of the Road is Just the Beginning.
Starting from: £1,499
Genesis Croix De Fer: Why Steel Remains the Ultimate Adventure Chassis
The Genesis Croix de Fer is more than a bike—it’s a global icon synonymous with durability and endurance cycling. Built from classic Chromoly steel, the frame offers a famously compliant, forgiving ride quality that excels on rough terrain, ensuring comfort and stability on the longest journeys. This bike is engineered for every road, every season, and every adventure, making it the perfect foundation for your bespoke, self-supported tour or your most reliable daily workhorse.
Key Features
Timeless Style
Combining a refined steel tube set with a modern silhouette, the Croix De Fer evolves into a truly modern gravel bike.
Big Clearance
With maximum tyre clearance of 700c x 47mm, the Croix De Fer can be adapted to suit a wide range of conditions. Every model comes equipped with Amplitude G100 tubeless-ready wheels with a 26mm internal rim width and pre-installed tubeless tape. Tubeless ready Maxxis Rambler 45mm tyres complete a year-round capable package.
Dropped Stay
A fresh dropped seat stay design and a new ovalised top tube developed from our road racing heritage add vertical compliance aiding comfort for long days in the saddle. These updates bring a subtle modern aesthetic to the Croix De Fer's otherwise traditional silhouette.
Internal Routing
Each model features customisable internal cable routing which gives a clean and consistent aesthetic no matter the choice of components. Both steel and carbon fibre forks feature internal dynamo routing to keep cables protected. Finally, all models can accept a dropper seat post.
Carry All
With numerous mounting points including highly versatile bottle positions, the Croix De Fer looks svelte with just a pair of bottles for a short ride and tidy when fully loaded for a week long journey. Anything Cage mounts on the fork legs and rack mounts on the frame further expand carrying capability.
Gravel Oriented Componentry
All Croix De Fer models are equipped to perform right out of the box with considered component choices such as 160mm disc rotors front and rear as well as adventure-capable gearing.
Material Choice
The Croix De Fer is available in a variety of materials to suit every desired characteristic or price point.
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Example Builds
Build Options
Genesis Croix De Fer 10
£1,499
- Frame Genesis Mjolnir Chromoly Tubing
- Drivetrain Shimano Sora R3000
- Wheelset Amplitude G100
- Brakes TRP Spyre Mechanical Discs
- Tyres Maxxis Rambler 700x45mm Tubeless Ready
Genesis Croix De Fer 20
£1,599
- Frame Genesis Mjolnir Chromoly Tubing
- Drivetrain Shimano GRX RX600/RX400 & Tiagra 4700
- Wheelset Amplitude G100
- Brakes TRP Spyre Mechanical Discs
- Tyres Maxxis Rambler 700x45mm Tubeless Ready
Genesis Croix De Fer 30
£2,299
- Frame Reynolds 725 Steel Tubing
- Drivetrain Shimano GRX RX600/RX400
- Wheelset Amplitude G100
- Brakes Shimano GRX RX400 Hydraulic Discs
- Tyres Maxxis Rambler 700x45mm Tubeless Ready
Genesis Croix De Fer 40
£2,499
- Frame Reynolds 725 Steel Tubing
- Drivetrain Shimano GRX RX822/RX610
- Wheelset Amplitude G100
- Brakes Shimano GRX RX610 Hydraulic Discs
- Tyres Maxxis Rambler 700x45mm Tubeless Ready
Genesis Croix De Fer 50
£2,799
- Frame Reynolds 725 Steel Tubing
- Drivetrain Shimano GRX RX820
- Wheelset Amplitude G100
- Brakes Shimano GRX RX820 Hydraulic Discs
- Tyres Maxxis Rambler 700x45mm Tubeless Ready
Genesis Croix De Fer FAQs
Everything you need to know before ordering a Genesis Croix De Fer through Tri Harder.
What's the difference between the five Croix De Fer builds?
The range runs from £1,499 to £2,799. The CdF 10 and 20 use Genesis’s Mjolnir Chromoly steel tubing, while the 30, 40, and 50 step up to Reynolds 725 steel — a genuine material upgrade, not just a different groupset. Groupsets progress from Shimano Sora through to full GRX, with hydraulic disc brakes from the 30 upwards.
Is the Croix De Fer suitable for loaded touring?
Yes — it’s one of the reasons the bike has stayed in the Genesis range since 2009. Every model has rack mounts on the frame and “Anything Cage” mounts on the fork legs, so it scales from a light weekend bike to a fully loaded tour setup.
Why choose steel over an aluminium or carbon gravel bike?
Steel gives a famously compliant, forgiving ride that holds up over years of hard use — riders often keep a Croix De Fer for the long haul rather than upgrading every few seasons. It’s a heavier option than carbon or aluminium, so it suits riders prioritising comfort and durability over outright weight.
What tyres and wheels come as standard?
Every build runs tubeless-ready Amplitude G100 wheels with a 26mm internal rim width, paired with Maxxis Rambler 700x45mm tubeless-ready tyres. Maximum tyre clearance is 47mm.
Can I fit a dropper post to the Croix De Fer?
Yes — every model in the range is dropper-post compatible.
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What We Think Of The Genesis Croix De Fer
Croix de Fer is the bike people come back to us about years later still riding. Steel doesn't wear out and it doesn't go out of fashion — this is the one for someone who wants a bike for life, not a bike for a season.
What we like
- Genuine tier progression from £1,499 to £2,799 — Reynolds 725 on the top three builds is a real material upgrade over Mjolnir Chromoly, not badge-engineering
- 47mm max tyre clearance with tubeless-ready Amplitude G100 wheels as standard across every build
- Built for loaded touring — fork leg cage mounts plus frame rack mounts
- Dropper post compatible on every model
Worth knowing
- £1,499 entry is a step up from CDA — this is the "buy once" option, not the budget one
- CdF 20's groupset mixes GRX RX600/RX400 with Tiagra 4700
- Steel means more weight than the carbon/aluminium bikes in the range
Best For
Riders who want a genuinely long-term bike — loaded touring, year-round commuting, or someone who values steel's ride feel and durability over outright weight or race speed.
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