No electronics, rigid seatpost no power meter or GPS: a detailed look at Mathis Azzaro's Origine Theoreme FS

The French brand Origine arrived at the XCO World Cup in 2025 alongside Maxime Marotte, and just a little over a season has made it one of the most relevant teams in the competition. The Frenchman Mathis Azzaro has just beaten Tom Pidcock in the Short Track of Nove Mesto and he did it with this Origine Theoreme FS that we bring you in detail.

The Origine Theoreme FS of Mathis Azzaro in detail, one of the most unique bikes in the World Cup

Mathis Azzaro joined the Origine Racing Division in 2025 as one of the central pieces of this new team and in just a few months has established himself as one of the best and most consistent bikers on the grid. He is currently ranked number 2 in the UCI ranking and after winning the XCC in Korea and Nove Mesto, he is an undisputed favorite in any race he enters. Mathis's performance in Nove Mesto has been particularly notable for beating Tom Pidcock in a sprint that could justify any salary increase.

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But beyond the results, one of the things that is attracting the most attention in the paddock is precisely the bike that Azzaro, Martina Berta, or Ronja Eibl are using. The Origine Theoreme FS 120 has become one of the most unique mounts on the circuit, not only for its extremely clean aesthetics thanks to the rear flex-stay system but also for several technical solutions that are uncommon in current XCO.

The frame, Azzaro rides a size L for his 1.84 m, is made with Origine's proprietary GTR carbon, a specific construction that aims to minimize joints and overlaps of material in the front triangle. According to the French brand, this system allows for a very lightweight frame without losing structural rigidity for competition. The declared weight of the frame is 1,712 grams without a shock, a very competitive figure for a platform with 120 mm of travel.

Azzaro's bike is equipped with SR Suntour suspensions, which is somewhat rare compared to the dominance of RockShox and FOX. At the rear, it uses a SR Suntour Edge shock with mechanical actuation via remote lockout, while at the front, it mounts a 120 mm Axon 34 fork with oversized stanchions to tackle modern circuits, which are much more aggressive and technical than just a few years ago.

One of the most curious details of the Frenchman's setup is that he still uses a completely mechanical locking system instead of the increasingly common automatic electronic control.

The transmission also breaks with many of the current trends in the peloton. While a good part of the World Cup paddock is already using wireless electronic groups from Shimano or SRAM, Azzaro continues to rely on the 12-speed mechanical TRP EVO (9-45t) combined with a 38-tooth Gemini chainring, TRP carbon cranks, and Look pedals. There is no trace of a power meter in the images, and the team has confirmed that he raced the XCC without a power meter or cycle computer.

Another particularly striking point is in the tires. The Frenchman uses prototype Michelin tires with a low-profile tread designed for dry terrain. The wheels are ENVE M5 Pro with Innerdrive hubs.

The brakes are also from TRP with a 180mm disc at the rear and 160mm at the front. The handlebar is an ENVE M5 with a 31.8 mm diameter and a 90 mm stem. The rigid seatpost chosen for the Short Track is also from ENVE.

Complete setup of Mathis Azzaro's Origine Theoreme FS 120

• Frame: Origine Theoreme FS 120 GTR size: L
• Shock: SR Suntour Edge
• Fork: SR Suntour Axon 34 120 mm
• Transmission: TRP EVO mechanical 12v (9-45t)
• Chainring: Gemini 38T
• Cranks: TRP carbon
• Brakes: TRP with 160 mm front / 180 mm rear discs
• Wheels: ENVE M5 Pro
• Hubs: ENVE Innerdrive
• Tires: Michelin prototype
• Handlebar: ENVE M5 31.8 mm with 90 mm stem
• Seatpost: ENVE rigid
• Pedals: Look
• Power meter: not used
• Cycle computer: did not use in the XCC of Nové Město

Azzaro's bike demonstrates quite well that although trends seem to be going in one direction, there is still room for brands and components that are not mainstream to make their mark in the World Cup.