The new Venturi Tri magnifies the speed of Orro's bestselling road bike by elevating it to a whole new platform. The aerodynamically optimised frame of the Venturi serves as the basis for an all-new streamlined design. Hallmarks of the model range are evident in this proprietary Triathlon and Time Trial bike.
This fresh project was led from the front, with rounded edges optimised to break the critical boundary layer of air as smoothly as possible. From there the elongated flat profile tube shapes serve to stabilise airflow and reduce points of turbulence. Compliance and stiffness have been meticulously localised to the requisite areas with UK engineered Sigmatex Spread Tow Carbon fibre; a material that Orro have exclusive use of within the bicycle industry.
From the onset of the design process they considered areas of movement and the effect of rider positioning to the overall aerodynamics. Bike fit is absolutely critical to the mission for speed by reducing aerodynamic drag. Indeed it is the very reason why specific bikes are required for this specialist area of the sport. The aerodynamically profiled seat mast is a part of the component package that helps us to achieve this aim, with 50mm of fore/aft adjustability and angle adjustment.
Orro designed and optimised the Venturi Tri for wireless groupsets, so they fit a mixture of Shimano Ultegra Di2 and Dura Ace components to the model. Ultegra Di2 gearing is complimented by Dura Satellite shifters and brakes making for an incredible ride experience offering superb performance.
To make the Venturi Tri as adjustable as possible, Orro collaborated with Profile Designs for the cockpit components. The base bar is shaped for their riser blocks which offer angle adjustment at every step. The carbon extension tubes are also highly adjustable, as are the arm rest pads. Some added benefits to this design are: a faster disassembly process for traveling, and ease of finding replacement parts from a well-established brand in the field.
Road race bikes have seen a seismic shift to electronic groupsets in recent years and it isn’t hard to see why. Compared to their mechanical counterparts these professional race calibre components offer instantaneous accurate shifting, less maintenance, and are more travel friendly.
Specification:
- Frame: ORRO Venturi Tri
- Fork: ORRO Venturi Tri
- Wheelse: Fulcrum Airbeat 550
- Tyres: Vredestein Fortezza Tubeless
- Handlebar: Orro Venturi Tri
- Aerobars: Profile Design 50SLC
- Stem: Orro Venturi Tri
- Shifters: Shimano DuraAce Di2 R9180
- Brake Calipers: Shimano DuraAce BR-R9270
- Rotor: Shimano, Ice Tech, centre lock, 140mm - SM-RT800
- Remote Shifter: Shimano DuraAce Di2 R9160
- Chainset: Shimano Ultegra 8170 52/36
- Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 8170 11-30
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 8170 12 Speed
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 8170
- Chain: Shimano 12 Speed
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-RS500
- Seatpost: Orro Aero Tri
- Saddle: San Marco Shortfit Racing