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For 2003
The Genesis hardtails were introduced
in the 1998 model year. The geometry
remained unchanged for 2002, but a new
frame material on the Platinum series, called
ZR9000, makes the new frames lighter and
at the same time, stronger. This frame plat-
form remains unchanged from last year.
Geometry
The regular Genesis hardtails hardtail
uses Gary Fisher’s race-proven Genesis
Geometry.
The Genesisters bikes use these same con-
cepts, but adapted to fit and perform for
a woman. The handlebar position, through
frame and specs, reduce the stress on a
woman’s back when riding. The position bal-
ances her weight over the bottom bracket
so she gets the most pedal power possible,
and over the wheels for optimum handling.
This is complimented by smart specs for an
overall ergonomic fit for a woman.
Ride
The Genesis hardtail frame is one of the
lightest racing hardtails ever produced. Of
the bikes that can compete with this frame
in weight, only the Fisher frame has Genesis
geometry.
With their oversize aluminum tubes, high
lateral frame rigidity and super-short chain-
stays, Genesis hardtails provide amazing
rear wheel traction.
The Genesis geometry makes these bikes
super handling, especially at racing speeds.
Frame details
The Genesis hardtails use our Platinum
and Gold series frame technology. The head
tube, is double butted to reduce weight and
support the headset cups.
Full top tube cable routing with ‘bullet’
stops keeps the cables out of the muck for
friction free shifting and braking. The bullet
stops have a smooth junction with the frame,
and rounded corners, so prevent things (like
your clothes) from snagging.
The dropouts, brake yoke, and other
details on the Genesis hardtails are forged
aluminum. Forging provides the highest
structural integrity, while the low density of
the aluminum keeps the bike light.
The Genesis hardtail frame uses a
Frame sizes
Head angle
Seat angle
Standover
Seat tube
Head tube
Eff top tube
Chainstays
BB height
Offset
Trail
Wheelbase
Standover
Seat tube
Head tube
Eff top tube
Chainstays
BB height
Offset
Trail
Wheelbase
MILLIMETERSINCHES
13 15.5 17.5 19 21
70.5 71.0 71.5 71.5 71.5
74.5 74.0 74.0 73.5 73.0
692 725 756 783 818
332 396 446 484 535
90 90 105 125 145
552 582 608 628 647
413 413 413 413 413
287 292 292 292 297
41.9 41.9 41.9 41.9 41.9
74 71 68 68 68
1031 1053 1075 1091 1107
27.2 28.5 29.8 30.8 32.2
13.1 15.6 17.6 19.1 21.1
3.5 3.5 4.1 4.9 5.7
21.7 22.9 23.9 24.7 25.5
16.3 16.3 16.3 16.3 16.3
11.3 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.7
1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6
2.9 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.7
40.6 41.4 42.3 42.9 43.6
Genesis hardtails
GENESIS HARDTAILS
special
dropout to
accommo-
date a disc
brake adapter. This adapter provides mount-
ing for an International style rear disc brake.
Genesis hardtail frames have 3 water bottle
mounts.
Special parts
Disc brake adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210648
Seat collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211488
Derailleur hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230026
Frame sizes
Head angle
Seat angle
Standover
Seat tube
Head tube
Eff top tube
Chainstays
BB height
Offset
Trail
Wheelbase
Standover
Seat tube
Head tube
Eff top tube
Chainstays
BB height
Offset
Trail
Wheelbase
MILLIMETERSINCHES
13 15.5 17.5
70.5 70.5 71.0
74.5 74.0 74.0
654 696 733
332 396 446
90 90 105
552 567 595
413 413 413
287 292 292
41.9 41.9 41.9
74 74 71
1031 1042 1066
25.7 27.4 28.9
13.1 15.6 17.6
3.5 3.5 4.1
21.7 22.3 23.4
16.3 16.3 16.3
11.3 11.5 11.5
1.6 1.6 1.6
2.9 2.9 2.8
40.6 41.0 42.0
Genesisters hardtails