For 2026, the Genesis Croix De Fer 30 Gravel Bike gets its most thoughtful update yet: Genesis has swapped the previous Shimano GRX groupset for Shimano's newer CUES platform, prioritising long-term durability, easier servicing and consistent shifting under load. It's a deliberate move that re-positions the Croix de Fer 30 as a proper all-rounder again — equally at home on a Saturday gravel loop, a Monday commute, or a fully-loaded weekend tour.

The heart of the bike remains its Reynolds 725 heat-treated steel frame, matched to a chromoly fork and 12mm thru-axles front and rear. Steel does what aluminium and carbon can't: it takes the edge off rough surfaces, absorbs the buzz of a long day in the saddle, and lasts more or less indefinitely with basic care. The Shimano CUES 2x10 drivetrain pairs a 46/32T chainset with an 11-39T cassette for a genuinely wide gear range — easy enough for steep loaded climbs, fast enough for road sections home. Shimano hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors deliver confident all-weather stopping, and the tubeless-ready Amplitude G-100 wheels wrapped in 700x45c Maxxis Rambler tyres roll fast on tarmac while gripping confidently on gravel, dirt and damp British back roads. Finished in a bright signal-yellow paint that makes no apology for being seen.

Key features

• Reynolds 725 heat-treated steel frame — compliant, durable, repairable for life
• Genesis CrMo straight-bladed fork with 12mm thru-axle
• Shimano CUES 2x10 drivetrain — built around Linkglide tech for serious durability under load
• 46/32T chainset paired with 11-39T cassette — wide gearing for loaded climbs and fast flat sections
• Shimano BR-RS405 hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotors front and rear
• Amplitude G-100 tubeless-ready alloy wheelset
• Maxxis Rambler 700x45c TR tyres — fast-rolling and confidence-inspiring across mixed surfaces
• 12mm thru-axles front and rear (100x12 / 142x12)
• Partially internally routed for a clean look without service headaches
• Full rack and mudguard mounts — genuine touring and commuting capability built in
• Available in size XS through XL — Genesis-typical inclusive sizing
• Bright signal-yellow finish

Who it's for

Riders who want one bike that genuinely does everything — gravel days, daily commutes, credit-card touring, club rides on the road, light bikepacking, the lot. The Croix de Fer 30 is the sweet-spot model in the range: enough steel-frame soul and component quality to be a forever bike, with the new CUES drivetrain bringing serviceability and durability that suit the way most people actually ride. Particularly compelling if you're upgrading from an entry-level gravel or hybrid bike, or replacing a tired older Croix de Fer with something built to outlast the next decade.