What is the Best Road Bike for Long Distance? What Criteria Should Be Considered for a Bike Suited to Ultra Cycling? Discover Our Guide to Help You Configure the Ideal Bike for Your Next Long-Distance Adventure.
A bike designd for long distance
Origine has developed two road bikes specifically designed for ultra-distance riding: the Axxome GTO Ultra and the GTR Evo Ultra. These bikes utilize the same technologies as the Axxome GTO and GTR, with the added capability of accommodating tires up to 35 mm and a slightly raised cockpit. These endurance-focused road bikes provide comfort and versatility without sacrificing performance and speed. The fork is equipped with mounting inserts for carrying luggage, and there is a mounting point for attaching a light to the fork.
The GTR version is the high-performance option for time trial shoes. It features all the best technologies developed by Origine, such as UML molding, the CCT+ anti-vibration rear triangle, and the XRD derailleur hanger. Engineering dedicated to long-distance performance.
Wheels for ultra-cycling
The Prymahl wheel range is both comfortable and responsive, thanks to Dynamic Response. The wheels can be fitted with 28, 30, or 32 mm tires for the Orion range.
Dynamo hub wheels further enhance versatility. We chose to equip them with the high-end SON Delux dynamo hub, manufactured in Germany, which is an absolute reference in the dynamo hub market.
For the spokes, we opted for aero stainless steel in the Pro series. Stainless steel is more responsive, comfortable, and reliable than excessively rigid aluminum.
We decided to use exclusively high-precision bearings assembled in a clean room to minimize starting torque and achieve the lowest possible friction resistance.
A Long-Distance Bike Designed for Endurance and Comfort
Between the Axxome Ultra frame and Prymahl wheels, with or without a dynamo hub, Origine allows you to fully customize your bike. From tire width to stem length, gear selection, handlebar width, cockpit height, and saddle choice, you can configure a bespoke bike.
On long-distance rides, even the smallest details can make a significant difference. That’s why the Origine configurator enables you to make the finest possible choices to ensure long-lasting, enjoyable rides.
An Ultradistance Team to Co-Develop the Best Possible Products
In every BikingMan event, Origine is represented by members of its ultradistance team. These ambassadors are not there just for show. By testing the equipment in extreme conditions (elevation, weather, distance), they actively contribute to the development of the Prymahl and Origine product ranges. The tens of thousands of kilometers covered in the field help optimize and prove each of our innovations. This co-development approach between ultradistance athletes and our R&D team ensures that you ride the most advanced bikes on the market.
In fact, to contribute to the growth of the ultradistance discipline, which is gaining more and more enthusiasts, Origine has become the title partner of BikingMan. The French duo aims to promote the development of a practice that is part of the heritage of French cycling.
