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Above Category Cycling's Interview with Bryce Gracey

"It's an iteration, an evolution. I think that's the way to think of it," explains No. 22’s co-founder Bryce Gracey during a video call to discuss the brand's all-new Aurora. And on the face of it, he's right. The release even looks like bike business as usual: new season, new things. But in typical No. 22 style, Bryce is underplaying its significance - for No. 22 and the wider industry. Because the new Aurora is not so much an evolution but a seismic shift in how bikes - titanium ones, at least - are designed and built.

Exciting new Model and Finish Updates

We've been burning the midnight oil with our team at No. 22 in recent months (years?), and we're excited to be rolling out the most significant updates to our lineup, ever. With an official unveiling at the Philly Bike Expo on October 29th and 30th, expect to see these new options available on our website in the coming days.

A Refinement to our Seatposts

Our made-in-house titanium seatposts have long been a staple of our builds, with great ride quality and an understated look that ties in nicely with our frames. We're always looking for ways to refine everything we make, though, and on the heels of the launch of our 3D printed titanium dropouts, we are introducing a new version of our seatposts to leverage the same technology

We're Hiring: Mechanic

No. 22 is looking for a mechanic to join the growing team of framebuilders in our Johnstown, NY production facility. A great candidate will be passionate about craftsmanship at the highest level, and will have previous bicycle assembly and mechanical experience.

A Deep Dive Into our New 3D Printed Dropouts

If you asked any framebuilder what is the part that most drives the construction of a frame, chances are they'll tell you it's the dropout. The dropout is responsible for more design and construction decisions than any other part of a frame, and plays a key role in the frame's structure, alignment, serviceability, durability and looks. Against that backdrop we began the process of revising our disc brake dropouts nearly three years ago, and after several years of iterating, prototyping, testing, and revising we are pleased to be rolling out the latest iteration of our dropouts at last.

A glimpse into the future, and a special Little Wing from Seoul

Early summer has been busy as always with No. 22, and we're happy to pull back the curtain on a few things we're currently working on.In late June we were thrilled to once again take part in Enve's Grodeo and Builder's Roundup at their factory in Ogden, Utah. Once a year Enve invites a select group of framebuilders from around the world to the Builder's Roundup to show off a special build, and participate in rides in the hills from Enve's back door.This year we used the opportunity to show a Drifter with a sneak peek at a few things we have in the works.

There Has Never Been a Better Time for a No. 22

It's no secret that things have been a bit eventful in the bike world for the last two years, and at No. 22 we have had our share of excitement. With rapidly growing sales and supply chain challenges we have had our work cut out for us to navigate the changing landscape. We have been hard at work growing our small team of skilled fabricators, investing in our equipment and growing and improving our production facility. The result is that our current lead time for new orders has now shrunk to the quickest it has been in the last two years: our current delivery estimate for new orders is 16 weeks, pending parts availability.

We're Hiring: Finishing and Fabrication Specialist

No. 22 is looking for a finishing and fabrication specialist to join our small and growing team of framebuilders in our Johnstown, NY production facility. A great candidate will be passionate about craftsmanship at the highest level, and will have previous bicycle manufacturing experience.

Satoshi Suzuki's Great Divide in Japan

After 18 months of riding and adventures aboard his Great Divide, Japan's Satoshi Suzuki's fondness grows with each additional mile. "I find myself every weekend yearning to ride on this bike", says Suzuki. "The maneuverability is super smooth! It makes me happy at every descent turn."

Chad Nordwall of Above Category describes his Reactor

Chad Nordwall knows his way around custom bikes. Beginning with a custom Land Shark in 1989, Chad’s personal history with custom bikes has intertwined with his professional life through the founding of Above Category Cycling. Above Category has firmly established itself as one of the premier shops in the world, and the brands Above Category represents are the carefully selected pinnacles of their segments.

Introducing our all-new coupler system

We’ve always dreamed of a better coupler solution, and after an extended development period we’re excited to finally have one. Our coupler bikes rely on two key innovations: our bespoke low-profile frame couplers, and our “Brake Break” hydraulic coupler for brake hoses.

Save The Rim Brake! A Reactor Dream Build

Every now and again we get a chance to work on a bike that perfectly aligns a rider’s vision and our own, and this very special Reactor for No. 22 dealer Larry Marcus is our latest example of that alignment.

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