Debuting this week on the MADE Present, No. 22 Bicycles’ prototype Reactor aero highway bike takes full benefit of 3D printing.
Scheduled for a 2025 launch, this prototype is a bit completely different than what is going to make it into manufacturing, however we’ll get to that. First, let’s have a look at the small print which can be more likely to carry over…
The No.22 Reactor has been their race bike, and this subsequent model is testing with 30-40% much less drag than their present semi-integrated Aurora mannequin. And that’s solely with CFD design to date, however they’ll be taking it to the wind tunnel together with third celebration aerodynamicists they’re working with for last optimizations.
It’s not nearly aero. The drivetrain space is stiffer for higher energy switch, and the remainder of the bike is tuned for higher trip high quality to intensify titanium’s naturally good feeling.
Aside from the seat tube, this prototype’s body is 3D printed from Grade 5 titanium powder as a single piece. The seat tube is carbon fiber, much like their prior Reactor mannequin, however this one upgrades to an aerodynamic profile. It’s made for them by Experience July.
For manufacturing bikes, they’ll use a mix of 3D-printed sections with extra historically bent and formed titanium tubes, welding every thing collectively and smoothing the place mandatory. They are saying that may give them higher management of the ultimate product’s tolerances and permit them to do the unimaginable anodized finishes they’re identified for.
If you happen to’re headed to the MADE Present in Portland, OR, August 23-Twenty fifth, test it out in individual. If not, keep tuned for closeup pics and video right here on Bikerumor.
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