Review! Genesis Smithfield 2022 – Electric Commuter Mule

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Last Updated on 7 January 2026 by Cycloscope

Genesis Smithfield 2022 bike review – Tire clearance, weight, gears, motor, battery, specs, and geometry of this Electric commuter-tourer by Genesis.

After a few years of absence from the lineup, Genesis repurposed the Smithfield as an electric commuter bike.

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The Genesis Smithfield 2022 urban commuter has a classic steel look, split top tube, and long wheelbase. Its lines are clean, but purposeful.

The internal Shimano Nexus/Alfine gearing has been replaced by a modest Shimano Acera 3×9 groupset.

Designed for year-round urban riding, the Genesis Smithfield comes equipped with full-length mud guards so that the city muck stays where it belongs. Its lines are clean, but purposeful.

Powerful disc brakes make stopping a breeze, no matter the weather. The Shimano STEPS E6100 motor has enough power to bring you up that long hill with ease, and two high-power modes give you the boost you need to tackle the steepest slopes.

An impressive autonomy of up to 150km in Eco mode and a fast recharge time of just two hours to 80% capacity or four hours to 100% make this electric touring-commuting bike an exciting choice for those looking for an electric all-rounder.

Thanks to the rack that comes as standard, plenty of mounting points, stable geometry, and a relaxed riding position, the Genesis Smithfield will allow you to rely on it even for a few-month-long trip.

The Genesis Smithfield is a reliable commuter bike that will work just great as a light tourer along the European cycling paths.


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Genesis Smithfield – Specifications


Frame and Build


FrameGenesis Mjolnir Seamless Doubl
ForkAlloy QR Disc
StemGenesis Alloy +6 deg 70 mm
HandlebarGenesis Alloy 46deg backsweep 32 mm rise 680 mm
SaddleGenesis Urban
SeatpostGenesis Alloy 27.2 x 350 mm

Components


Rear DerailleurShimano Acera M3100 SGS 9 Speed
ShiftersShimano Acera SL-M3000
CassetteShimano CS-HG200 9-speed 11-36T
ChainKMC X9E
BrakesShimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc
Brake LeversShimano BL-MT200 Hydraulic

Wheels


RimsJalco XCD25OS 32H
SpokesStainless Steel 14g
Front HubFront KT-K68F Rear KT-K68R
Rear HubFront KT-K68F Rear KT-K68R
TiresMaxxis Grifter 29 x 2.0

Genesis Smithfield Geometry

SizeSMMDLG
Wheels29″29″29″
Stack627646669
Reach375395415
Stack/Reach Ratio1.671.641.61
Top Tube Length579590633
Seat Tube Length430470510
Seat Tube Angle72.072.072.0
Head Tube Length165185210
Head Tube Angle71.071.071.0
BB Drop656565
Wheelbase1,0821,1081,136
Rake555555
Standover Height764790815