The Genesis Tour de Fer 10 in "Olive The Vida Loca" is the entry point into Genesis's dedicated world-touring range. While the Croix de Fer is a gravel bike that can tour, the Tour de Fer is a touring bike through and through. It is designed to be loaded with heavy panniers and ridden across continents—or just handle a very heavy grocery shop without flinching.
The Olive The Vida Loca colorway is a deep, earth-toned green that fits its "adventure-ready" personality perfectly. This model maintains its "mechanical simplicity" philosophy, favouring components that are easy to fix in remote areas over flashy, complex tech.
Frameset & "Expedition" Geometry
Frame: Genesis Mjölnir Seamless Double-Butted Chromoly. Features a longer wheelbase than a standard bike to prevent "heel strike" against panniers and to provide rock-solid stability at speed.
Fork: Chromoly Disc Fork with internal dynamo wire routing and triple-boss mounts for extra cages.
Axles: 9mm Quick Release (QR) (100mm Front / 135mm Rear).
Handlebar: Genesis Alloy Flat bar, 9-degree backsweep (provides an upright, ergonomic position for 8-hour days in the saddle).
Saddle: Madison Flux Switch.
Colour: Olive The Vida Loca.
Drivetrain & Brakes (The Heavy-Duty 2x)
Shifters: Shimano CUES U4000, 2x9-speed.
Front Derailleur: Shimano CUES U4000.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U4020 (LinkGlide).
Crankset: Shimano CUES U4010, 46/30T.
Cassette: Shimano CUES LG300, 11-36T.
The "Climb Anything" Gear: By pairing a 30T small chainring with a 36T rear cog, you get a sub-1:1 gear ratio. This is essential for maintaining a steady cadence while climbing under heavy load.
Brakes: Promax DSK-300 Mechanical Disc.
Wheels & Tires
Wheelset: Amplitude G100, 36-spoke
Hubs: Shimano QC300, 6-Bolt, Quick Release.
Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Rigid, 700x37c.
The Legend: The Schwalbe Marathon is arguably the world's most trusted touring tire. It’s heavy, but its 3mm GreenGuard layer makes it nearly immune to thorns and city debris.
Key Performance Features
Out-of-the-Box Ready: Unlike most bikes where you spend another £150 on accessories, the Tour de Fer 10 arrives with a heavy-duty rear rack, full-length mudguards, and a sturdy kickstand (vital for a loaded bike) already fitted.
Steel Resilience: Chromoly steel isn't just about the "look"; it’s about durability. If a steel frame gets a dent in a baggage hold or during a fall, it usually stays structurally sound, whereas aluminum or carbon might crack.
Shimano CUES LinkGlide: Touring is notoriously hard on chains and cassettes due to the extra weight. The LinkGlide technology is designed to resist wear and tear far better than standard 9-speed systems, extending your service intervals on the road.
Cargo Versatility: With mounts for three bottle cages on the frame and "Anything Cage" mounts on the fork, you can carry enough water and fuel for multi-day stretches between towns.