Even in their most basic form, mountain bikes – whether they look similar or not – vary wildly. For example, even if you ignore the obvious differences in frame material and transmission types, Genesis's Longitude rigid 29er is very different from a machine such as Cannondale's Trail SL 29.
The Genesis is 38mm longer, three degrees slacker, and 20mm wider at the bars than the Cannondale in the equivalent size – dictating that their trail manners will be vastly different. So is (relatively) long-and-low, enduro-inspired geometry a viable choice for for ‘adventure’ bikes?
- Highs: Modern geometry and wheel pack really pay off.
- Lows: Pretty heavy, weird bars and won’t easy take a suspension fork.
- Buy if: You want a rigid all-rounder that will run and run.
Given that the earliest mountain bikes came from long, low, steel cruisers and that physics hasn’t changed, we say: why not?
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Built long and low from double-butted chromoly steel, our 19in frame Longitude offered a 638mm top tube ending in a 68-degree head angle. At 13kg (29lb) it’s not particularly light – the spec is rugged, ignoring weight concerns for reliability and price – but there’s scope for lightening the drivetrain and cockpit in particular.
TRP's Spyke mechanical discs do a solid job
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