The Genesis Tour de Fer 20 in Alice Copper is the modern evolution of a classic British touring icon. Designed to be a "workhorse" that is ready for world travel straight out of the box, this latest generation shifts to a more accessible but incredibly durable specification. The frame is built from Genesis' proprietary Mjolnir Seamless Double-Butted Cromoly, a steel tubeset named after Thor's hammer, chosen for its exceptional strength and classic ride feel. The Alice Copper finish—a metallic, rusty orange—gives it a rugged, elemental look that suits the dusty roads of a long-distance expedition.
This model moves to a simplified Shimano Claris 2x8-speed drivetrain mixed with a robust Shimano Acera rear derailleur. This setup provides a wide gear range (46/30T chainset paired with an 11-40T cassette) capable of hauling heavy loads up steep gradients, while using thicker, stronger 8-speed chains that are easier to repair or replace in remote parts of the world. True to its "Tour of Iron" name, it comes fully loaded with front and rear racks, custom-length mudguards, and clearance for high-volume tires, making it one of the most practical commuters or tourers available.
Frameset & Geometry
Frame: Genesis Mjolnir Seamless Double-Butted Cromoly, 135mm, QR, Disc, Integrated kickstand plate.
Fork: Genesis Chromoly Disc, "Anything Cage" mounts, Internal Dynamo Cable Routing.
Handlebar: Amplitude G100, Alloy, 16-degree flare for stability.
Stem: Amplitude G100, Alloy.
Seatpost: Amplitude G100, Alloy.
Saddle: Madison Flux Switch.
Color: Alice Copper
Drivetrain & Brakes
Shifters: Shimano Claris ST-R2000, 2x8-speed.
Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris FD-R2000.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera RD-M3020, 8-speed (Long Cage for wide cassette).
Crankset: Genesis, 46/30T Sub-Compact.
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG400, 11-40T, 8-speed (Massive low-end range).
Chain: KMC X8.
Brakes: Promax DSK-717 Mechanical Disc (chosen for field repairability).
Rotors: 180mm Front / 160mm Rear.
Wheels & Tires
Wheelset: Amplitude G50, Alloy, 32h.
Hubs: Genesis / Amplitude Alloy, 6-bolt Disc.
Spokes: Steel 14g.
Tires: Vittoria Randonneur Tech, 700x40c, Reflective sidewall.
Max Tire Clearance: 42mm (with fenders) / 50mm (without).
Key Features & Accessories
Expedition Ready: Comes standard with an AtranVelo Explorer rear rack and front low-rider rack.
Mjolnir Steel: A 4130-grade chromoly steel that provides the "springy" comfort steel is famous for, reducing fatigue on rough roads.
Dynamo Ready: While it does not come with a dynamo hub installed, the fork features internal routing to easily upgrade to a dynamo lighting system later.
Mechanical Simplicity: The choice of mechanical disc brakes and an 8-speed drivetrain is intentional—these parts are robust, tolerant of neglect, and can be fixed with basic tools almost anywhere on Earth.