Genesis CDA 10 (Bluey Armstrong)

The Genesis CDA 10 is an affordable gravel bike for commuting, everyday riding, and light gravel trips. The Genesis ALX8 6061 aluminum frame, Chromoly fork, and 45 mm-wide Maxxis Rambler tires make for a stable, durable bike for pavement, gravel, and mixed surfaces.

The Shimano ESSA 1x8 pairs a 40T chainring with an 11–45T cassette, offering a wide gear range with fewer parts to maintain. Gear steps are wider than on more expensive drivetrains, while Promax mechanical disc brakes and QR wheels reflect the CDA 10’s simple, functional spec.

Mounts for fenders and racks front and rear, plus a kickstand mount, make the Genesis CDA 10 easy to set up as a commuter, winter bike, or simple touring bike. Choose it if you’re looking for an entry-level gravel bike where price, simplicity, and practicality matter more than low weight and maximum performance.

Quick Specs

• Frame: Genesis ALX8 6061 aluminum
• Fork: Amplitude G100 Chromoly
• Drivetrain: Shimano ESSA 1x8
• Chainring: 40T
• Cassette: 11–45T
• Brakes: Promax DSK-300 mechanical disc brakes
• Rotors: 160 mm front and rear
• Wheels: Amplitude G50
• Tires: Maxxis Rambler 700x45 mm
• Axles: QR front and rear
• Mounts: Rack and fender mounts front and rear
• Kickstand mount: Integrated 40 mm; kickstand not included
• Use: Gravel, commuting, winter riding, and light touring
• Color: Bluey Armstrong