No. 22 launches first fully aero Titanium road bike

On Wednesday, No. 22 Bicycle Company announced the Reactor Aero, a new Titanium road bike. It combines 3D printing and traditional fabrication and will be released in 2025. The prototype will be displayed at the MADE bike show in Portland, OR, from August 23-25.

The Reactor Aero features a 30-40 per cent reduction in drag compared to the No. 22 Aurora. It has been tested using CFD simulations and will undergo wind tunnel testing before its release. The bike includes redesigned tubing and improved drivetrain stiffness for better power transfer, achieved through 3D printing techniques.

“3D printed titanium has phenomenal structural properties. The ability to print internal support structures anywhere in the frame gives us a level of control over the ride quality that has not been possible before. We are able to add stiffness in high load areas like the bottom bracket, dropouts, and head tube for very little weight, while playing with structure in fine detail throughout the frame to ensure it delivers the ride quality we need,” Bryce Gracey, Co-Founder of No. 22 said.

The Reactor Aero is constructed from 3D-printed Grade 5 Titanium and features fully internal cable routing. It includes flat mount disc brakes, clearance for 34mm road tires, and utilizes a 100×12 front and 142×12 rear thru-axle. The bike also has an aero integrated carbon seat mast with a 3D-sintered titanium topper and internal routing with a titanium headset and stem.

To learn more check out www.22bicycles.com