The Hunt

It was roughly two years ago since we installed the first shop fittings in a department store. Due to a fortunate incident we moved into another store next to the old location one year later, which gave us more space and possibilities to incorporate our own ideas. The Hunt became something like a local meeting point for a lot of bike enthusiasts and gained reputation as a nice store for selected brands. Below some images of the birthday party which was organized by many “Hunters”.

Thank you guys a lot for your engagement and a great evening at The Hunt Headquarter.

We first stumbled upon the Genesis Croix De Fer two years ago. Back then the bike created kind of a buzz with its uber-versatility and it was one of the best selling models in the expanding Genesis product range. With prices starting from €1,050 for the entry-level model up to €3,000 for the range-topper, the Genesis expands the Cdf line to five different models in 2015. We understand why the Cdf is such a popular bike. It simply can be turned into any sort of bike you want — whether commuting, touring, racing, cyclocrossing or off-road adventures. The Croix De Fer is a jack-of-all-trades. Originally developed out of a cyclocross bike, the Cdf slowly developed into a more road-oriented bike, including a bunch of minor and major changes.

The 2015 Croix De Fer frameset shares the same heat-treated Reynolds 725 tubes as used on the Cdf 20/30 models. With wall thicknesses down to 0.7/0.4/0.7mm, Genesis achieved a much lighter frame weight. Like Genesis writes: „Think of it as Chromoly on steroids“. The major changes are a 5mm lower bottom bracket for better stability and balance and a taller head tube for a more accessible riding position. There is a new carbon-blade fork with a 1-1/8” alloy steerer tube and a high fork crown for better tyre clearance. With the improved tyre and mudguard clearance, fitting guards should be much easier. Genesis also cleaned up the cable routing. The cable stops are relocated to the head tube to help reducing cable rub and the rear brake is now routed along the top of the downtube. If that wasn’t enough, Genesis included full internal future-proofed Di2 compatibility including a nice seat post battery shim.

The Genesis Croix De Fer is probably named after the Col de la Croix de Fer (Eisenkreuz-Pass), a high mountain pass in the French or Rhone-Alps linking Le Bourg-d’Oisans and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. With an ascent of 30km and 2,067 heightmeters, the average gradient from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne is 5.5%.

We went with black parts for this build because the Sram Apex group set as well as the Salsa PRM 3 handlebars the Salsa Guide Stem and the Ritchey Comp V2 seat post components matched beautifully with the Burnt Bronze finish of the frame. The same applies for the rims as well. You can see the H+Son Archetype on a lot of interesting builds and you just can’t go wrong with it. It simply is a perfect rim. With a gear-ratio of 46-36T / 11-28T the bike is perfect for riding hilly landscapes, but for a climb up to the Col de la Croix de Fer you should choose another setup with a wider gear range. We are very happy with the bike and we can’t wait to see the Cdf getting really dirty.

Specs
× Size – 58 cm
× Colour – Burnt Bronze
× Frame – Croix de Fer / Reynolds 725
× Saddle – Selle Italia Turbo
× Tyres – Continental CycloCross Speed 35×622c
× Handlebar – Salsa PRM 3
× Stem – Salsa Guide / 90mm
× Groupset – Sram Apex / 46-36T / 11-28T
× Rims – H Plus Son Archetype
× Hubs – SRAM X7
× Brakes – Avid BB7 Road S / 160mm-140mm
× Seatpost – Ritchey Comp V2

This bike let’s you sit comfortably and upright in the saddle. The Pelago Bristol is equipped with solid and high quality parts – good components to have a lot of carefree rides. One particularly impressive feature of the Pelago Bristol is the 10 year warranty. The Bristol rolls on sturdy double walled alloy rims and Continental TourRide tires. Powder coated fenders keep the mud away and the optional front carrier is good for daily shopping and small bags. All the nice details appear like a beautiful picture of a solid and reliable bike consciously reduced for use the city. As shown in the pictures, you can customize the Pelago Bristol with a lot of individual options according to your needs and requirements. The result is more than a long-time companion with a beautiful classic touch and a very good finish.

Specs
× Size –  57 cm
× Colour – Black
× Saddle – Brooks B17 Honey
× Tires – Continental TourRide
× Handlebar – Pelago Parisian Steel
× Crankset – Sturmey Archer FCT64
× Brake – Cycling Inc. Classic Touring / Kool Stop Dura Road Pad; Coaster Brake
× Drivetrain – Shimano Nexus 3-speed with Sturmey Archer SL-S30
× Carrier – Atran Velo Jumbo Basket
× Bag – Chrome Front Rack Duffle / not included
× Pedals – MKS Sylvan Touring
× Bell – Crane Suzu
× Grips – Brooks Slender Honey / not shown
× Lights – Spanninga Trendo & Pixeo Black / not shown
× Price – 1025,00€

As the temperatures are getting colder the winter is slowly on its way nearing this years cycling season. Winter in Halle is not like vacation in the alps. Everything is a bit dreary, and the region isn’t known for amazing cycling routes and stunning landscapes.

Nevertheless there are a lot of nice CX spots and hidden paths around Halle perfect for misty morning rides in late autumn. If you like heaps of grassy mud, single trails and a hint of “Indian Summer” you will love these impressions — time for some muddy madness!