Features Road Stealth fighter By James Huang published 19 March 2009 Team Type 1 rider Matt Wilson's Orbea Ordu is certainly one of the more distinctive time trial rigs... Image 1 of 15Matt Wilson's (Team Type 1) Orbea Ordu is one of the most distinctively shaped time trial bikes among the professional ranks.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)Orbea opts for a conventional 1 1/8" steerer instead of a narrower 1" one saying the unique head tube shape allows for lower drag without compromising front end rigidity.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)The airfoil-shaped down tube is mated with a diamond profile seat tube.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)Orbea extends the down tube a bit below the shell to help shield the rear wheel while the chain stays are situated nearly level.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)We can't say definitively if this tube shaping is faster than smoother lines but it certainly is easy to spot.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)Even the seatpost and clamp bear matching sharp-edged shapes.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)Orbea carries the fork blade profile all the way through to the ends of the dropouts.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)Rear entry dropouts allow for a close fit between the rear wheel and seat tube.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)Team Type 1 is sponsored by Shimano and PRO so Wilson uses the flat version of PRO's integrated Missile aero bar.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)The straight extensions use a collet system to adjust the length.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)Alloy brake levers use a slim profile.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)Like many teams, Team Type 1 steps the component group down a notch for the time trial bikes.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)Wilson's bike is fitted with a 50mm-deep Shimano Dura-Ace carbon tubular up front…(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)…and a Zipp 900 disc out back, both wrapped with Continental Sprinter tubulars.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)The Selle Italia SLR T1 saddle provides a bit more cushioning on the nose.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)Pro bikes, March 23, 2009Matt Wilson's Team Type 1 Orbea OrduGet The Leadout NewsletterThe latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for reading 5 articles in the past 30 days*Join now for unlimited accessEnjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Join now Already have an account ? Sign in here *Read any 5 articles for free in each 30-day period, this automatically resetsAfter your trial you will be billed £4.99 $7.99 €5.99 per month, cancel anytime. Or sign up for one year for just £49 $79 €59 Join now for unlimited accessTry your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Join now Already have an account ? Sign in here James HuangSocial Links Navigation More about pro bikeWout van Aert's bike: will this bike emerge victorious at Roubaix?Mathieu van der Poel's bike: A white Aeroad fresh from the Tour de FranceLatestParis-Camembert: Benoit Cosnefroy charges to sprint victorySee more latest ► Most PopularPower to the People – A brief history of the power meter with Hunter AllenBy Josh RossMarch 21, 2024From Team Sky to Wout van Aert - how altitude training revolutionised preparation for the ClassicsBy Barry Ryan, Alasdair FotheringhamMarch 20, 2024Rivalry without end - Van der Poel and Van Aert's duel sets tone for cobbled ClassicsBy Barry RyanMarch 19, 2024The longest, fastest day - Milan-San Remo 2024 galleryBy Dan ChallisMarch 18, 2024The agony and ecstasy of Milan-San Remo - AnalysisBy Stephen FarrandMarch 17, 2024A Capsule in Time: The Wonderful World of Moulton bicyclesBy Will JonesMarch 15, 2024'It's a pretty weak standard' - brands speak out on hookless rim safety debateBy Josh RossMarch 15, 2024Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2024 – Can Lidl-Trek extend its three-year domination?By Simone GiulianiMarch 15, 2024Best bike bar bags: Nine of the best options for packing your snacks and layersBy Will JonesMarch 14, 2024How can Tadej Pogačar blow up Milan-San Remo? - AnalysisBy Stephen FarrandMarch 14, 2024US junior ITT champion Gray Barnett uses 'good kick', maturity to excel on and off the bike By Jackie TysonMarch 13, 2024