£5,500.00 – £11,200.00
The Vulcan is a system that we believe makes the perfect middle- and long-distance triathlon racing bike. Comfort, speed, and efficiency all in one. We designed the Vulcan to carry you through the bike leg and onto the run as fresh as possible.
We believe that this is the complete triathlon-racing package ever.
All of our bikes are handmade to order so will ship within 4-6 weeks of ordering. For international customers, please email us at info@reapbikes.com before purchasing.
We believe that this is the complete
triathlon-racing package ever.
The Vulcan uses the signature REAP silhouette, with new technological advancements to bring you one of the world’s fastest triathlon bikes.
We believe that the limits of human performance shouldn’t be hindered by the equipment we choose to use. The Vulcan embodies the idea that all parts of a system should work together toprovide the rider with the best riding experience possible.
The Vulcan combines precision engineering with classic REAP aesthetics to create a masterpiece of triathlon weaponry. We truly believe that this is the best combination of aerodynamics, comfort and
out-right speed on the market and could well be the greatest triathlon bike ever produced.
NO, MASSIVE GAINS.
Aerodynamics is one of the most important aspects of triathlon performance. REAP has
developed its own truncated aerofoil tube-shape systems to maximise the aerodynamic advantages
available. The Vulcan uses REAP’s proven aerodynamic architecture to great effect to ensure nothing
will slow you down. We tested the Vulcan in the Silverstone Sports wind tunnel and have shown that
it can save you upwards of 4.5-7.5 minutes over an Ironman bike course versus our Generation 1.0
frame which we have already shown to be one of the fastest bikes in the world itself.
Integrated Aero
Cockpit System.
We know from our own data that most of the aerodynamic drag of the system is by the
rider, somewhere between 85-90%. This means that it is of highest priority to get you into an
optimal position, which requires the right cockpit system.
Our proprietary cockpit system is nearly infinitely adjustable and fully integrated. It’s convenient and
easy to alter when you need to find that perfect fit and comes with the choice of three different
extension angles. It’s the only one of its kind fitted as standard to a bike.
Hydration Made Easy
We believe that fuelling yourself to perform at your best on race day should be easy.
With this in mind, we went back to basics and just 7 made it better. A BTA system shrouded with a
one-piece carbon-fibre fairing and space for two more bottles mounted to your saddle. As simple as
that.
We’re constantly developing new and innovative ways to carry additional nutrition, so watch this
space.
Taking inspiration from automotive colours, the Vulcan will be available in three stunning stock colours to choose from but if they’re not enough for you, we do offer custom colour as an additional option. Get the PRO experience by getting your bike made in your favourite colours. Just select ‘custom’ in the colour options and we’ll sort the rest out later.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | Small, Medium, Large |
| Colour | Black/Orange, Silver/Black/Orange, Blue/Black/Silver, Custom |
| Groupset | Just the frameset, please!, Shimano Ultegra Di2 (+1800), SRAM Red eTap AXS Aero 1x (+2125), SRAM Red eTap AXS 2x (+2425), Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (+2850) |
| Wheelset | I've got my own wheels and tyres, thanks!, Parcours Passista (+930), Parcours Chrono (+965), Parcours Passista/Disc (+1290), Parcours Chrono/Disc (+1340), Enve 5.6 (+2100), Enve 7.8 (+2100), Enve 5.6/SES Disc (+2850), Enve 7.8/SES Disc (+2850) |
Engineered carbon:
materials & method
Because attacks and sprints place such great loads on road race bikes, we drew on the engineering of our Vulcan tri bike to make the Vekta massively stiffer than any rival. We used the technology that made a beam bike ride like a road bike to make a road bike ride better than any before. We achieved this in two ways: material selection and construction method.
Carbon fibre comes in many grades and, as with everything, the best fibres are more expensive. At REAP, all materials are selected by engineers, not accountants, and the Vekta is made with a blend that is over 80% ultra-high modulus Toray M40J unidirectional fibre. That’s a vastly higher percentage and grade than most manufacturers use in their top models.
Our raw material cost is around 50% higher yet the Vekta is very competitively priced; it’s a reinvestment that we can make because we sell direct to you and, unlike the vast majority, we don’t outsource production – we are our own factory. Expert deployment is crucial to get the best from these materials and that’s where our 25 years of composite engineering experience are invaluable. The carbon fibre lay-up is intuitive to us.
The performance of the carbon fibre lay-up is boosted significantly by our trade secret manufacturing method, a hugely effective innovation that’s unique to REAP. We can’t tell you what it is, but we promise you will feel the difference it makes.
As a true monocoque, the Vekta is made in a single piece, whereas mass-produced bikes are made in a number of pieces and then joined. Our way is more difficult, but the result is an optimised frame, free from parasitic weight – mass that is made necessary by compromised design and doesn’t add value.
Every element of the Vekta is designed for maximum performance. Sure, there are slightly lighter aero-road frames, but none that come close to the way the Vekta feels. We chose to invest a little frame weight to achieve a huge increase in stiffness which results in levels of steering precision and power transfer efficiency you’ve never even dreamed of. We know that you’ll feel it as soon as you stand on the pedals.
