AUGUST 22, 2025 UPDATE:
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No. 22 Bicycle Company unveiled the highly anticipated Reactor Aero 'V2' at the MADE Bike Show in Portland. Having been blown away by the reception and number of deposits after ‘V1’ debuted at last year’s show, the No. 22 team have worked tirelessly to refine the design and production methodology to a finished product that is nearing production form.
V2 Updates and Improvements:
Complete overhaul of the aerodynamic form and profiling in response to the UCI’s latest guidelines. Bespoke, intricately designed and machined, titanium and carbon bar/stem combo and headset. New aerodynamically refined seat tube and custom titanium seatpost utilizing a novel approach to rider comfort and aerodynamics. Most crucially, a partnership with industry leading 3D sintering partner, RAM3D of New Zealand. Together both brands have created a 3D printed “Parts Kit” which will be fully welded, aligned, and assembled by No. 22 in their New York facility to exacting standards. Steps to be completed before final production include:
Wind tunnel testing to validate the current CFD modeling and refine the bike's aerodynamic properties. Structural and ride quality testing to ensure the bike delivers titanium's hallmark feel and durability. Finalize production of Ti and carbon fiber components. ---
The Reactor has always been the most race-oriented road frame in the No. 22 lineup, and the Reactor Aero is the world’s first truly aero-optimized titanium race machine. Developed in-house and subject to multiple CFD simulations, the Reactor Aero is scheduled for wind tunnel testing and validation before launch. Testing to date confirms 30-40% drag reduction when compared to the current Reactor. As with all of our models, every piece of the frameset is either made by or specifically for the brand, providing an unrivaled level of control and precision in the manufacturing process.
In developing the Reactor Aero, we are aiming not only to set the bar for titanium frame aerodynamics but to enhance performance in all other areas as well. Drivetrain stiffness, which the Reactor is known for, has been further improved upon resulting in likely the most efficient power transfers available on a Ti frame. To achieve this, the down tube, bottom bracket intersection, and chain stays were fully redesigned and optimized by utilizing the formal freedoms offered by 3D printing. All other tubing profiles and intersections were also built from the ground up to help temper drivetrain stiffness with the legendary ride quality titanium is known for.
The final version will be printed as sections that can be machined and welded in-house, allowing us to leverage our titanium fabrication expertise resulting in tighter controls over quality, tolerances, and finishes.
Deposits have the following structure:
Deposits are in the amount of $1,000, which will be credited towards the final purchase price of your bike. First come, first served. Deliveries of production Reactor Aero models will follow the order in which deposits were received. Deposits are non-refundable, but can be transferred as a credit to the purchase of any other No. 22 model if you change your mind about the Reactor Aero.
The Reactor Aero still has several substantial steps to complete before being ready for production, including:
Wind tunnel testing to validate our CFD modeling and further refine the bike's aerodynamic properties. Refinement of the manufacturing process for production. The prototype was displayed as a monolithic single 3D printed titanium piece, but for production the bike will be assembled from a series of smaller, more accurate 3D printed sub-assemblies to give us greater control over quality and alignment. Structural and ride quality testing to ensure the bike delivers titanium's hallmark feel and durability.
Pricing for the final production version has not yet been finalized, but we anticipate a frameset (frame, fork and headset) price in the range of USD $10,000 to $15,000. We are currently anticipating a late 2025 production launch.
As with all of our bikes, we will be building all Reactor Aero models to order for each customer. As we near the production launch of this bike, we will coordinate one-on-one with each deposit holder to finalize options and build configurations.
