“Compared with the other aero road bikes I’ve ridden this year – the Canyon Aeroad, the Giant Propel and the Cervelo S5 – the Vekta for me is the most uncompromisingly fast. It is a bike built for speed on flat and rolling roads, in Reap’s words, and it 100% delivers.” – Rouleur, 2023
From an unrelenting obsession with speed, comes a new generation of road performance.
To order, please email us on info@reapbikes.com.
Developed and manufactured entirely in the UK, the Vekta harnesses decades of carbon-fibre experience to define a new standard of both ride quality and aerodynamics for a smoother, faster and more precise ride.
A truly race-ready machine, created to remind its riders of the unbound potential that a race bike should provide.
The Vekta is a bike made for flat and rolling rides, it’s made for fast flowing bends, it’s made for hammering it out of corners in the drops. It’s made for riders who want to go faster.
Vekta provides immense frame stiffness, dramatically increasing power transfer efficiency. This is achieved by using the highest grade of carbon fibre in the industry and true monocoque construction, made entirely in the UK. Supreme aerodynamics in a package weighing from just 7.4kg with our standard disc-brake specifications (size 54 cm).
The precision needed to manufacture bikes to this performance standard is such that it means we have limited production capacity for the year. Only 100 Vekta framesets will be produced and made available for 2023.
The Vekta is one of the very fastest race bikes in the world. During development, the Vekta delivered results in both wind tunnel and velodrome testing that put it on par with top time trial bikes, never mind its own category. Reducing drag to this extent requires every element of the bike to be honed.
- Wind-tunnel proven speed
- Truncated airfoil tube profiles
- Wheel-hugging downtube and seat-tube
- Dropped seatstays and wide stance fork
- The choice of handlebar widths from 36 – 42 cm to tune your position.
True efficiency requires a total system approach. There’s no point being super stiff and brilliantly aero if energy is wasted being beaten up by the road surface. We went to great lengths to ensure that the Vekta is exceptionally comfortable for an aero-road bike and that it filters out the most energy-sapping frequencies of road vibration, so in the final throws of a race or ride, you can still have the edge.
- Carbon fibre lay-up tuned to damp vibration
- Pencil-thin seatstays soak up bumps
- Dropped seatstay cluster boosts seat-tube compliance
You won’t find REAP ‘coming to a store near you’, so how do you get your hands on one?
All REAP bikes are made to order. Nothing is off-the-shelf, your bike is made for you and assembled to your needs and specifications. We’ve worked to make the process as simple as possible, and with limiting our output of Vekta framesets to just one hundred in 2023, we can guarantee you consistent one-to-one contact with one of the team.
Our process is designed to help you get as much out of your REAP bike as possible. From gearing ratios, to tyre widths. From bearing upgrades, to setting up your bike to your bike fit data.
Get in touch (below) to start specifying your build. We help you to consider all facets of ride performance, taking onboard the type of riding you do, your riding history, and your riding goals to make sure we put together the perfect Vekta for you.
We help with deciding on the right size, before helping you choose from our standard build options (listed below) or a fully-custom spec. This can all be done via a virtual meet, in-person along with a test ride, or just simply via email – whatever you’re comfortable with.
Once we’ve specified your perfect bike, we’ll write it up into a quote to make sure everything is correct.
When the quote has been confirmed, we will send a secure payment link for the deposit amount – 50% of the total value of the bike without shipping costs.
As soon as the funds have been received we’ll send a confirmation email to confirm when your bike’s production will begin.
We’ll then commence manufacturing your frameset, and provide you with updates at key stages throughout this process. This includes; carbon part production and finishing; aluminium part machining; prep and painting; and quality check.
The entire manufacturing process, from order confirmation to shipment of the bike should take between 4 to 6 weeks depending on factory capacity at the time, and mould utilisation.
After your frameset has been manufactured, we’ll then assemble it to the agreed specification – including ensuring your bike’s setup matches any supplied and agreed-upon bike fit data. Frameset only options are also available.
When we begin assembly, we will send you a second secure payment link for the remainder of the bike’s value and the shipping charges.
Once the bike has reached its new home with you, we will be on-hand to help with any setup queries you have.
We can even setup a video call to help walk you through any steps you need to take to make sure your bike is ready to take on your first ride and beyond.
Whether you’re just curious, want to book a test ride, or are ready to get your hands on one of the very fastest race bikes in the world, just send us a message.
The Vekta frameset – comprising frame, fork, handlebar, stem and seatpost – is the perfect platform for a race road bike. We select our component suppliers to complement the performance-focused nature of our bikes. For the best frameset, only the best components will do.
We have a set of standard build options (below), but also offer a full-custom concierge-style service* to provide you with the perfect build for your needs. Whether you’re wanting to build an aero bike that nudges that UCI weight limit or looking to be crowned King of your local chain gang – we’ve got you covered.
| Dura-Ace Di2 + Princeton | Dura-Ace Di2 + Parcours | Ultegra Di2 + Princeton | Ultegra Di2 + Parcours | 105 Di2 + Princeton | 105 Di2 + Parcours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FRAMESET |
REAP Vekta |
REAP Vekta |
REAP Vekta |
REAP Vekta |
REAP Vekta |
REAP Vekta |
|
CHAINSET |
FC-R9200 |
FC-R9200 |
FC-R8100 |
FC-R8100 |
FC-R7100 |
FC-R7100 |
|
FRONT MECH |
FD-R9250 |
FD-R9250 |
FD-R8150 |
FD-R8150 |
FD-R7150 |
FD-R7150 |
|
REAR MECH |
FD-R9250 |
FD-R9250 |
FD-R8150 |
FD-R7150 |
FD-R7150 |
FD-R8150 |
|
SHIFTERS |
Disc: ST-R9270,
Rim: ST-R9250 |
Disc: ST-R9270,
Rim: ST-R9250 |
Disc: ST-R8170,
Rim: ST-R8150 |
Disc: ST-R8170,
Rim: ST-R8150 |
Disc: ST-R7170,
Rim: - |
Disc: ST-R7170,
Rim: - |
|
CASSETTE |
CS-R9200 |
CS-R9200 |
CS-R8100 |
CS-R8100 |
CS-R7100 |
CS-R7100 |
|
FRONT BRAKE |
Disc: BR-R9270,
Rim: BR-R9200 |
Disc: BR-R9270,
Rim: BR-R9200 |
Disc: BR-R8170,
Rim: BR-R8100 |
Disc: BR-R8170,
Rim: BR-R8100 |
Disc: BR-R7170,
Rim: BR-R7100 |
Disc: BR-R7170,
Rim: BR-R7100 |
|
REAR BRAKE |
Disc: BR-9270,
Rim: BR-R8010-R |
Disc: BR-9270,
Rim: BR-R8010-R |
Disc: BR-8170,
Rim: BR-R8010-R |
Disc: BR-8170,
Rim: BR-R8010-R |
Disc: BR-7170,
Rim: - |
Disc: BR-7170,
Rim: - |
|
DISC ROTORS |
RT-MT900 |
RT-MT900 |
RT-MT800 |
RT-MT800 |
SM-RT70 |
SM-RT70 |
|
WHEELSET |
Princeton Wheelset** |
Parcours Wheelset** |
Princeton Wheelset** |
Parcours Wheelset** |
Princeton Wheelset** |
Parcours Wheelset** |
|
TYRES |
Continental GP5000 Black 700x25c |
Continental GP5000 Black 700x25c |
Continental GP5000 Black 700x25c |
Continental GP5000 Black 700x25c |
Continental GP5000 Black 700x25c |
Continental GP5000 Black 700x25c |
|
BOTTOM BRACKET |
Praxis Works PF30 to GXP |
Praxis Works PF30 to GXP |
Praxis Works PF30 to GXP |
Praxis Works PF30 to GXP |
Praxis Works PF30 to GXP |
Praxis Works PF30 to GXP |
|
HEADSET |
FSA Orbit C-40/48-CF ACB |
FSA Orbit C-40/48-CF ACB |
FSA Orbit C-40/48-CF ACB |
FSA Orbit C-40/48-CF ACB |
FSA Orbit C-40/48-CF ACB |
FSA Orbit C-40/48-CF ACB |
|
SADDLE |
Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio |
Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio |
Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio |
Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio |
Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio |
Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio |
|
PRICE |
£ 11,250.00 |
£ 9,500.00 |
£ 10,000.00 |
£ 8,250.00 |
£ 8,700.00 |
£ 6,950.00 |
*Full-Custom service is subject to administration costs to be confirmed during the order process.
**Princeton Wheelset Options – Wake 6560, Peak 4550 – all with TUNE hubs as standard, hub upgrades are also available. Parcours Wheelset Options – Ronde (35/39mm), Strade (49/54mm) – all with standard EZO steel bearings, Kogel ceramic upgrade is also available.
| SIZE | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A |
REACH |
375 |
381 |
387 |
393 |
399 |
|
B |
STACK |
526 |
536 |
551 |
567 |
584 |
|
C |
WHEELBASE |
967 |
972 |
980 |
989 |
1000 |
|
D |
HEAD ANGLE |
72.0 |
72.6 |
72.9 |
73.1 |
73.2 |
|
E |
CHAINSTAY LENGTH |
405 |
405 |
405 |
405 |
405 |
|
F |
BOTTOM BRACKET DROP |
74 |
71 |
71 |
71 |
69 |
|
G |
HEADTUBE LENGTH |
115 |
125 |
139 |
155 |
175 |
|
H |
TOP TUBE LENGTH |
522 |
534 |
547 |
561 |
575 |
|
I |
SEAT TUBE ANGLE |
74.4 |
74.1 |
73.8 |
73.5 |
73.2 |
|
|
STANDOVER HEIGHT |
755 |
775 |
791 |
807 |
826 |
All dimensions in millimetres (mm).
| 36cm | 38cm | 40cm | 42cm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HOOD WIDTH |
360 |
380 |
400 |
420 |
|
DROP WIDTH |
392 |
412 |
432 |
452 |
|
BAR DROP |
128 |
128 |
128 |
128 |
|
BAR REACH |
90 |
90 |
90 |
90 |
All dimensions in millimetres (mm).
“Compared with the other aero road bikes I’ve ridden this year – the Canyon Aeroad, the Giant Propel and the Cervelo S5 – the Vekta for me is the most uncompromisingly fast. It is a bike built for speed on flat and rolling roads, in Reap’s words, and it 100% delivers.” – Rouleur, 2023
From an unrelenting obsession with speed, comes a new generation of road performance.
Developed and manufactured entirely in the UK, the Vekta harnesses decades of carbon-fibre experience to define a new standard of both ride quality and aerodynamics for a smoother, faster and more precise ride.
A truly race-ready machine, created to remind its riders of the unbound potential that a race bike should provide.
To order, please email us on info@reapbikes.com.
ENGINEERED CARBON
The Vekta is a bike made for flat and rolling rides, it’s made for fast flowing bends, it’s made for hammering it out of corners in the drops. It’s made for riders who want to go faster.
Vekta provides immense frame stiffness, dramatically increasing power transfer efficiency. This is achieved by using the highest grade of carbon fibre in the industry and true monocoque construction, made entirely in the UK. Supreme aerodynamics in a package weighing from just 7.4kg with our standard disc-brake specifications (size 54 cm).
The precision needed to manufacture bikes to this performance standard is such that it means we have limited production capacity for the year. Only 100 Vekta framesets will be produced and made available for 2023.
PURE AERODYNAMICS
The Vekta is one of the very fastest race bikes in the world. During development, the Vekta delivered results in both wind tunnel and velodrome testing that put it on par with top time trial bikes, never mind its own category. Reducing drag to this extent requires every element of the bike to be honed.
- Wind-tunnel proven speed
- Truncated airfoil tube profiles
- Wheel-hugging downtube and seat-tube
- Dropped seatstays and wide stance fork
- The choice of handlebar widths from 36 – 42 cm to tune your position.
RIDE PERFORMANCE
True efficiency requires a total system approach. There’s no point being super stiff and brilliantly aero if energy is wasted being beaten up by the road surface. We went to great lengths to ensure that the Vekta is exceptionally comfortable for an aero-road bike and that it filters out the most energy-sapping frequencies of road vibration, so in the final throws of a race or ride, you can still have the edge.
- Carbon fibre lay-up tuned to damp vibration
- Pencil-thin seatstays soak up bumps
- Dropped seatstay cluster boosts seat-tube compliance
You won’t find REAP ‘coming to a store near you’, so how do you get your hands on one?
All REAP bikes are made to order. Nothing is off-the-shelf, your bike is made for you and assembled to your needs and specifications. We’ve worked to make the process as simple as possible, and with limiting our output of Vekta framesets to just one hundred in 2023, we can guarantee you consistent one-to-one contact with one of the team.
Our process is designed to help you get as much out of your REAP bike as possible. From gearing ratios, to tyre widths. From bearing upgrades, to setting up your bike to your bike fit data.
STEP 1:
When specifying your build, we consider all facets of ride performance. We take onboard the type of riding you do, your riding history, and your riding goals to make sure we put together the perfect Vekta for you.
We help with deciding on the right size, before helping you choose from our standard build options (listed below) or a fully-custom spec. This can all be done via a virtual meet, in-person along with a test ride, or just simply via email – whatever you’re comfortable with.
STEP 2:
Once we’ve specified your perfect bike, we’ll write it up into a quote to make sure everything is correct.
When the quote has been confirmed, we will send a secure payment link for the deposit amount – 50% of the total value of the bike without shipping costs.
As soon as the funds have been received we’ll send a confirmation email to confirm when your bike’s production will begin.
STEP 3:
We’ll then commence manufacturing your frameset, and provide you with updates at key stages throughout this process. This includes; carbon part production and finishing; aluminium part machining; prep and painting; and quality check.
The entire manufacturing process, from order confirmation to shipment of the bike should take between 4 to 6 weeks depending on factory capacity at the time, and mould utilisation.
STEP 4:
After your frameset has been manufactured, we’ll then assemble it to the agreed specification – including ensuring your bike’s setup matches any supplied and agreed-upon bike fit data. Frameset only options are also available.
When we begin assembly, we will send you a second secure payment link for the remainder of the bike’s value and the shipping charges.
STEP 5:
Once the bike has reached its new home with you, we will be on-hand to help with any setup queries you have.
We can even setup a video call to help walk you through any steps you need to take to make sure your bike is ready to take on your first ride and beyond.
DISCOVER VEKTA
Whether you’re just curious, want to book a test ride, or are ready to get your hands on one of the very fastest race bikes in the world, just send us a message.
The Vekta frameset – comprising frame, fork, handlebar, stem and seatpost – is the perfect platform for a race road bike. We select our component suppliers to complement the performance-focused nature of our bikes. For the best frameset, only the best components will do.
We have a set of standard build options (below), but also offer a full-custom concierge-style service* to provide you with the perfect build for your needs. Whether you’re wanting to build an aero bike that nudges that UCI weight limit or looking to be crowned King of your local chain gang – we’ve got you covered.
| Dura-Ace Di2 + Princeton | Dura-Ace Di2 + Parcours | Ultegra Di2 + Princeton | Ultegra Di2 + Parcours | 105 Di2 + Princeton | 105 Di2 + Parcours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FRAMESET |
REAP Vekta |
REAP Vekta |
REAP Vekta |
REAP Vekta |
REAP Vekta |
REAP Vekta |
|
CHAINSET |
FC-R9200 |
FC-R9200 |
FC-R8100 |
FC-R8100 |
FC-R7100 |
FC-R7100 |
|
FRONT MECH |
FD-R9250 |
FD-R9250 |
FD-R8150 |
FD-R8150 |
FD-R7150 |
FD-R7150 |
|
REAR MECH |
FD-R9250 |
FD-R9250 |
FD-R8150 |
FD-R7150 |
FD-R7150 |
FD-R8150 |
|
SHIFTERS |
Disc: ST-R9270,
Rim: ST-R9250 |
Disc: ST-R9270,
Rim: ST-R9250 |
Disc: ST-R8170,
Rim: ST-R8150 |
Disc: ST-R8170,
Rim: ST-R8150 |
Disc: ST-R7170,
Rim: - |
Disc: ST-R7170,
Rim: - |
|
CASSETTE |
CS-R9200 |
CS-R9200 |
CS-R8100 |
CS-R8100 |
CS-R7100 |
CS-R7100 |
|
FRONT BRAKE |
Disc: BR-R9270,
Rim: BR-R9200 |
Disc: BR-R9270,
Rim: BR-R9200 |
Disc: BR-R8170,
Rim: BR-R8100 |
Disc: BR-R8170,
Rim: BR-R8100 |
Disc: BR-R7170,
Rim: BR-R7100 |
Disc: BR-R7170,
Rim: BR-R7100 |
|
REAR BRAKE |
Disc: BR-9270,
Rim: BR-R8010-R |
Disc: BR-9270,
Rim: BR-R8010-R |
Disc: BR-8170,
Rim: BR-R8010-R |
Disc: BR-8170,
Rim: BR-R8010-R |
Disc: BR-7170,
Rim: - |
Disc: BR-7170,
Rim: - |
|
DISC ROTORS |
RT-MT900 |
RT-MT900 |
RT-MT800 |
RT-MT800 |
SM-RT70 |
SM-RT70 |
|
WHEELSET |
Princeton Wheelset** |
Parcours Wheelset** |
Princeton Wheelset** |
Parcours Wheelset** |
Princeton Wheelset** |
Parcours Wheelset** |
|
TYRES |
Continental GP5000 Black 700x25c |
Continental GP5000 Black 700x25c |
Continental GP5000 Black 700x25c |
Continental GP5000 Black 700x25c |
Continental GP5000 Black 700x25c |
Continental GP5000 Black 700x25c |
|
BOTTOM BRACKET |
Praxis Works PF30 to GXP |
Praxis Works PF30 to GXP |
Praxis Works PF30 to GXP |
Praxis Works PF30 to GXP |
Praxis Works PF30 to GXP |
Praxis Works PF30 to GXP |
|
HEADSET |
FSA Orbit C-40/48-CF ACB |
FSA Orbit C-40/48-CF ACB |
FSA Orbit C-40/48-CF ACB |
FSA Orbit C-40/48-CF ACB |
FSA Orbit C-40/48-CF ACB |
FSA Orbit C-40/48-CF ACB |
|
SADDLE |
Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio |
Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio |
Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio |
Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio |
Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio |
Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio |
|
PRICE |
£ 11,250.00 |
£ 9,500.00 |
£ 10,000.00 |
£ 8,250.00 |
£ 8,700.00 |
£ 6,950.00 |
Please scroll across to see all build options.
*Full-Custom service is subject to administration costs to be confirmed during the order process.
**Princeton Wheelset Options – Wake 6560, Peak 4550 – all with TUNE hubs as standard, hub upgrades are also available. Parcours Wheelset Options – Ronde (35/39mm), Strade (49/54mm) – all with standard EZO steel bearings, Kogel ceramic upgrade is also available.
| SIZE | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A |
REACH |
375 |
381 |
387 |
393 |
399 |
|
B |
STACK |
526 |
536 |
551 |
567 |
584 |
|
C |
WHEELBASE |
967 |
972 |
980 |
989 |
1000 |
|
D |
HEAD ANGLE |
72.0 |
72.6 |
72.9 |
73.1 |
73.2 |
|
E |
CHAINSTAY LENGTH |
405 |
405 |
405 |
405 |
405 |
|
F |
BOTTOM BRACKET DROP |
74 |
71 |
71 |
71 |
69 |
|
G |
HEADTUBE LENGTH |
115 |
125 |
139 |
155 |
175 |
|
H |
TOP TUBE LENGTH |
522 |
534 |
547 |
561 |
575 |
|
I |
SEAT TUBE ANGLE |
74.4 |
74.1 |
73.8 |
73.5 |
73.2 |
|
|
STANDOVER HEIGHT |
755 |
775 |
791 |
807 |
826 |
| 36cm | 38cm | 40cm | 42cm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HOOD WIDTH |
360 |
380 |
400 |
420 |
|
DROP WIDTH |
392 |
412 |
432 |
452 |
|
BAR DROP |
128 |
128 |
128 |
128 |
|
BAR REACH |
90 |
90 |
90 |
90 |
