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Genesis Volare 853
change in job and thought i might treat myself to a new bike in the spring.
Looking at the Genesis Volare 853 frameset and wondering if anyone can offer some real world experience. Build quality/ride quality etc. How harsh/smooth do they ride over typical UK roads?
Basic spec volare 853, zonda wheels, veloce groupset, fizik r3 level finishing.
Anyone care to pick any holes in that?
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I have a Rourke 853 custom Audax frame including 853 forks and like it a lot. It has a nice blend of stiffness when you stamp on the pedals helping acceleration, but is still has that nice smooth and clatter-free 'steel ride' that makes it good over a long day. Not as light as Carbon, but can still be built into a light fast sharp-handling and responsive machine that should give a lifetime of pleasure
Rourke have built quite a few 853 winter training frames for GB pros so it must be pretty decent .... far too good for me!
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I tried 853 before and it's amazing. Currently riding Eq 725 and loving it.
I love your spec. Volare should be cheaper option than Rourke 853.
Thumbs up!!!!
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I'd quite fancy a Volare build too, shame I can't help you with what they're like.
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