No. 22 Drifter Redux

Emporia, Kansas. Normally when you tell someone they look like they've put on weight it is not always received as a compliment, but in the case of the reincarnation of the No. 22 Drifter it certainly is. 

Sitting out at the Unbound Bicycle Expo in downtown Emporia, Kansas for all the world to see is the last version of the much beloved Drifter and it looks right at home surrounded by all the latest gravel steeds. 

The Drifter is now sporting custom 3D printed chain stay yokes, which allows No.22 to build a gravel racer which will take an officially stated 54mm tire (although the Gravel Kings which are mounted measure out to an actual 57mm) and an officially stated 48 tooth chainring, but there is rumor you can stuff a 50 tooth in there.  

They have also built the new Drifter around a suspension corrected carbon fork, allowing you to choose between rigid and sprung depending on what your ride requires. And with this in mind the geometry is much more race oriented than the previous version. With all the changes on the gravel scene this makes the Drifter No.22's gravel race option and the Drifter X now moves into more of a road/all-road option, with the X also getting some changes and room for larger tires. 

You may pay a little weight penalty over a similarly specced carbon fiber bike, but between the stunning looks of the new Drifter, the amazing craftsmanship and the robustness of the materials, it looks like a longterm winner. 

Drifter X: (Light gravel / All road) Intended to be suitable for non-competitive gravel riding, and wider-tired “all-road” use. Crisp under power, the Drifter X has a slightly steeper seat tube angle, allowing for shorter seat stays for wider tire clearance while maintaining the signature Drifter ride quality.

Details:

• Tire clearance: 42mm. 
• Fork: No. 6 Composites Gravel fork, 47mm clearance.
• Drivetrain: 1X or 2X compatible. A Wide drivetrain is not required.
• Max chainring sizes:   1x: 48T via SRAM Wide standard 2X: Tested for clearance up to 48/35 using a non-Wide SRAM crankset.
• Titanium seatpost or seatmast. 
• A fully internal cable routing option is available for $1,500. It includes an internally routed fork, No. 22 bespoke 3D-printed titanium stem, and titanium headset.
• UDH compatible. 
• Frameset Price: $6,499 including frame, fork, Ti headset, and seat mast topper.

Drifter: (Gravel Race) Aimed as a contemporary gravel bike with a suspension-corrected rigid fork, high levels of stiffness under power, and aggressive handling with maximum tire clearance. Our Unbound race bike. The Drifter can accommodate 54mm tires with 5mm of clearance utilizing No.22’s new 3D printed yoke. With shorter chainstays and moderate reach, the Drifter is the brand's flagship gravel model, prioritizing speed and effective power transfer. 

Details:

• Tire clearance: 54mm using 1X drivetrains, 45mm with a front derailleur.
• Fork: No. 6 Composites Suspension corrected, 430mm A-C. 47mm offset. 160/180mm rotor.
• Brakes: Rear native 160.
• Drivetrain: 1X or 2X compatible utilizing a Wide drivetrain.
• Max chainring sizes: 1X: 48T via SRAM Wide standard 2X: 40/33 via SRAM Wide.
• Seat mast: Not standard, but available as an option.
• A fully internal cable routing option is available for $1,500. It includes an internally routed fork, No. 22 bespoke 3D-printed titanium stem, and titanium headset.
• UDH compatible. 
• Frameset Price: $6,199 including frame, carbon suspension-corrected fork, Ti headset, and Ti seatpost clamp

Drifter Adventure: (Adventure / Singletrack / Bikepacking) Maximum versatility, including generous bikepacking mounts, stability when loaded, and with handling most suitable for mild singletrack. Tube selection, optional front suspension, and clearance for over a 50mm tire give the Drifter Adventure compliance for all-day rides. A redesigned 3D printed yolk, along with longer reach and chainstays, positions the rider comfortably when the going gets rough.

Details

• Tire clearance: 52mm using 1X drivetrains, 45mm with a front derailleur.
• Fork: No. 6 Composites Adventure fork.
• Brakes: Rear native 160.
• Drivetrain: 1X or 2X compatible utilizing a Wide drivetrain.
• Max chainring sizes: 48T via SRAM Wide standard / 2X: 40/33 via SRAM Wide. 
• Multiple mounting points as standard: 3 bottle cages, bento,and  fork mounts.
• A fully internal cable routing option is available for $1,500. It includes an internally routed fork, No. 22 bespoke 3D-printed titanium stem, and titanium headset.
• UDH compatible.
• Frameset Price: $6,499 including frame, carbon adventure fork, Ti headset, and Ti seatpost clamp, and “all the bosses”