Genesis Croix De Fer 20 725 vs Liv Devote 0
Both are gravel bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Genesis Croix De Fer 20 725 comes out ahead (65% against 56%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Price
- The Genesis Croix De Fer 20 725 is £99 cheaper — £1,700 against £1,799.
- Weight
- The Liv Devote 0 is 1.4kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Tyre clearance
- The Genesis Croix De Fer 20 725 takes 47mm tyres against 45mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
- Mudguards
- Only the Genesis Croix De Fer 20 725 takes mudguards, which decides whether it can be your winter bike.
Side by side
| Spec | Croix De Fer 20 725 | Devote 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,700 | £1,799 |
| Weight | 12.0 kg | 10.6 kg |
| Frame | steel | alloy |
| Groupset | Shimano CUES U3000/U6000 2x10 mechanical | Shimano GRX RX610 2x12 |
| Stack / reach | 1.53 | 1.52 |
| Tyre clearance | 47 mm | 45 mm |
| Lowest gear | 22 in | 24 in |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes | No |
| Comfort | 81 | 73 |
| Speed | 10 | 17 |
| Climbing | 45 | 46 |
| Value | 10 | 11 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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