We’ve already been impressed by the new Zero from Genesis, not least because no matter which model you choose you get the exact same frame as the pro riders at team Madison-Genesis will be riding for the 2015 season – they just get better spec.
That means you get a 950g chassis made with hi-grade 24/30 tonne unidirectional carbon, with top end details like carbon dropouts front and rear and routing for both mechanical and electronic drivetrains.
- Highs: Great chassis, and quality drivetrain and wheels
- Lows: Below par saddle and overly stiff cockpit
The frame uses Kamm-tail tube shapes (a truncated aerofoil that stays within the UCI’s rules). Up front the sculpted fork's crown interlocks into the head and down tubes, creating a smooth clean line.
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The oversized bottom bracket shell houses a BB86 press fit design to add ample stiffness, while the seatstays are a pencil thin diameter for rear end flex. A further nod to comfort is the use of a 27.2mm round seatpost, instead of using an aero post, following the rest of the bikes slippery features.
The Zero .3 strikes an expert balance between surefooted stability and sharp handling, though the stiff cockpit will benefit from an upgrade
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