Like all of the Ridley frames raced in the ProTour, the Orion is built in a monocoque design. The tubes are made from what Ridley terms 24-ton carbon fiber. By definition, it has a tensile strength of 24 tons per square cm, and Ridley chooses to make the outermost weave unidirectional carbon. The weight of the Orion is nearly identical to the Damocles, even though it costs less. The Orion is a pure race bike, and it's at home in any conditions: flat or hilly, smooth roads or jarring.

• Weight: 1.25 kg
• Tube Set: High modulus carbon fiber monocoque, double plug overflow design, UD finish
• Geometry: Compact
• Finish: 2 component liquid paint