Engineering the Edge

When milliseconds define victory, compromise is not an option. This was the mindset that brought OOLAB, FSA and Vision’s R&D teams together with a singular mission: to craft the most precise, aerodynamic and finely tuned time trial bike ever built- an Ordu tailored specifically for Lotto and their ambitions for the Tour de France.

OOLAB, FSA and Vision approached the project using CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations. Every aspect of airflow around the bike was studied, analyzed and tested. Not just the frame or wheels, but the entire ecosystem of components had to work in perfect harmony. We didn’t treat components as separate parts, we worked on the bike as a living system. Every change had a concrete effect on overall performance.

The Vision Metron TFE Team Edition is the ultimate expression of Vision’s aerodynamic design. It offers three length options and broad adjustability for fore/aft and width, making it easy to dial in a custom fit. Its ergonomic design and extended pads ensure maximum comfort and help minimize fatigue over long time trial efforts.

Lotto Cycling, in collaboration with OOLAB, has been refining every single Lotto rider’s positions through dedicated sessions in the velodrome and wind tunnel. Using advanced analysis tools, we’ve optimized aerodynamics without sacrificing comfort. Every detail—from handlebar height to arm angle—has been adjusted to maximize performance where every watt and second count.

In a joint R&D effort, we developed a new technology called “MEGATORQ.” This collaboration led to a breakthrough in drivetrain performance, delivering maximum efficiency and reliability under the most demanding conditions.

The key to the success of MEGATORQ chainrings lies in an advanced design of the tooth profile. This has been meticulously optimized to create a “sweet spot” between the chainring and the chain, almost completely reducing the risk of chain jumps even under maximum stress.

Thanks to a revised derailleur angle and updated tooth pitch, MEGATORQ technology delivers 45% better chain retention than previous designs.

Right before the start of the season, the R&D teams from OOLAB, Vision and FSA brought part of the Lotto team together to carry out an exhaustive test. It ultimately resulted in the ideal Ordu, prepared for the tough demands of the Tour and a true extension of each rider’s body. A bike ready to fulfill their ambitions for victory in the biggest race of the year.

At 46.8 km/h, the TFE Team Edition reduces drag by 1.3%, saving 2.4 watts of power. These gains are even more pronounced at 55.8 km/h, where it outperforms its predecessor by 6.8 watts, delivering greater speed with less effort.

What ultimately came out is more than a time trial bike. It’s a precision weapon. A machine built for every Lotto rider; not just to match their power, but to amplify it. Not just to reduce drag, but to master the air around them.

The final build of every rider’s Ordu is a technological triumph- perfect harmony between cyclist and machine. On race day, Lotto won’t be riding a time trial bike, they will be piloting a tool designed around them, shaped by science and fine-tuned with obsession.

And when the clock starts ticking at the Tour de France, every detail, every watt saved, every vibration absorbed, every optimized gram will prove that the perfect bike is not just made, it’s precision-engineered.