The frame has internally routed cables for better aerodynamics and a wide section down tube for better torsional stiffness. Life EV offers a 1-year tire-to-tire non-prorated warranty on all our e-bikes with a 100% in-stock replacement parts policy…. Over ten years the range expanded beyond commuter bikes to include road, mountain, cyclo-cross, gravel, kids and fat bikes. The Fugio is a rowdier bike than the Croix de Fer, more suited to playing around on the trails and using the bumps as a platform to get some air.
The serial number is stamped into the bottom of the frame (under the bottom bracket).
One year on Vin Cox set off from The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Some 163 days and 18,000 miles later, he returned a world record breaker. Capable on and off road, it was a gentle step away from our original Vapour and towards a bike that was intended genesis mountain bike to go further… but we never imagined quite how much further. The Montane Icemen (Pete Sissons and Paul Cosgrove) underlined the bikes capabilities as they used a pair of Croix de Fers to circumnavigate the 1600-mile coastline of Iceland in 14 days.
Tyre clearance is increase to 38c, there are discrete mudguard and pannier mounts and an extra set of bottle bosses is present on the downtube. Ostensibly, this is a more budget-oriented version of the Vapour Carbon. The aluminium frame is cheaper, although the fork is still carbon.
The dropper seatpost, slacker head angle, shorter chainstays and clearance for tyres up to 50mm wide on 650b wheels are responsible for this more playful handling. Moving into the racier end of the spectrum, the Zero and Zero Disc are full-carbon road bikes with aggressive… If there are any issues with your bike, return it for a full refund or receive a replacement bike for free. If you have any questions about our products or your purchase, make sure to visit our customer service page.