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Genesis Fugio 30

They say a generation is about 40 years, so it’s no surprise that every 40 years ideas come along that appear new to some but repeated to others. Take gravel bikes – they’re just early mountain bikes aren’t they? Particularly when they’re painted like the Fugio.

The lairy fade is more than reminiscent of a classic mid-90s mountain bike, the Fat Chance ‘Yo Eddy’, made in the States by Chris Chance (who by chance has resurrected his company). But I’m not complaining. I loved the Yo Eddy for its skinny tubes and its paint, and I love the Fugio for just the same reason.

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