Genesis Zero.4 Road Racing Bike 2015

The Genesis Zero .4 is designed for the competitive minded road rider and utilises the very same frame as the Madison Genesis Team riders race on.

A sizeable downtube and large, box section chainstays fully exploit the additional surface area and room provided by the wide, BB86 press-fit BB shell to deliver a stiff and efficient pedalling platform whilst the slim, flattened seatstays and toptube combine nicely with the Ø27.2mm seatpost to provide enough flex and compliance needed for long days in the saddle. The internal cable routing, aero bladed fork and dropped downtube help give an aerodynamic advantage along with a clean, flowing aesthetic. There’s full Di2 compatibility too, should you wish to make the switch to an electronic groupset further down the line and, as with all Zero models, the Zero .4 comes with a lifetime frame warranty for absolute peace of mind.

Dressed in a full Shimano Ultegra 11 speed mechanical group and a gleaming red paint-job the Zero .4 is easy on the eye and beautifully balances form v function.

Already considered some of the best-in-class wheels at this level, the Fulcrum Racing 7 LG wheels sport a new-school wider rim profile for this year (23mm ext./17mm int.), allowing 25c tyres to spread out more, increasing the tyre’s volume and reducing sidewall flex which in turn mean lower pressures, increased comfort and improved stability – descend and corner with a greater confidence. They come shod in none other than Continental’s finest Grand Prix tyres, made in Germany and sporting their secretive, yet highly acclaimed ‘Black Chili’ compound – a soft compound that grips like the proverbial vice but without the normally associated high wear rates.

A smart choice for enthusiasts or club riders looking to take their performances to the next level.