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Old 08-29-14, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by sdwphoto
Just what I was thinking when I noticed the looped stand on the bottem of the bike frame.Citizen has the same thing,which made me think they might be making the Genesis for Walmart.If they are it should be well made.I have both a Citizen Miami 6spd {$200+30 shipping) and a Brompton H 6pd ($1900 and counting).So I have the two extremes to compare.Compared to the Brompton Citizen in my opinion comes out very well,solid ,well geared, comfortable, rides well and I use it as much as I do my Brompton.All controls ,hinges,etc work well with no problems.Fold it up and it is one of the most easiest bikes to roll around.I had a Dahon Broadwalk (now about $300)and the Citizen beats it easy for price and performance.
The only thing I would change, making the seat post longer.
So if the Genesis is anything like the Citizen,it's not to be sneered at.
i think citizen miami has a steel frame and genesis has aluminum frame.

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