Atomic22 infiniti3D security system

Atomic 22 infiniti3D is a comprehensive, clever and effective security system designed to protect all your bike's components, from the usual seatposts, stems and quick release skewers through to brakes, shifters, derailleurs, chain-rings, pedals and saddles. The parts are made from high-strength titanium, so it's not cheap.

The infiniti3D fasteners and skewer are engineered to match those of the component manufacturer, so the fit precisely. The use of 6Al/4V titanium makes them phenomenally hard thanks to the strength-increasing aluminium and vanadium in the alloy. This material confounds machine shop tools, let alone those found in the average cyclist's or pro thief's arsenal.

Atomic 22's products fall into two groups, the Tribe and Infinity kits, available in road, track or mountain bike genres. Only the latter is truly bespoke, with more colour and higher standard of finish.

Our Tribe kit comprised seat collar, front skewer and headset top cap and bolt. The fasteners are neatly machined and the locking key is similar to the 8mm head typically found on multi-tools.

You can expand the system by buying additional bolts at a later date. The key is automatically registered to the owner at the time of purchase - no need to fill in assorted forms. It'll be a major pain if you lose it though. You can get a replacement for £30, but won't be able to, say, remove your front wheel in the meantime.

Installation is relatively straightforward but allow a couple of hours with the phone off the hook. Go methodically around the bike, and liberally slather Ti prep along the threaded sections of the Atomic components.

It is possible to use an 8mm ring spanner on the key but tread carefully, especially around carbon components, since overdoing it can result in dangerous failures.

Practice removing and refitting wheels a few times so you've got the knack of the new system should you puncture at midnight in the back of beyond.

You did pop the key on a fob and in a safe place, didn't you? Most tools commonly used by pro thieves such as knurled pliers can't get any purchase and even drill bits have negligible impression upon. Good news if your everyday bike sports an expensive dynohub wheel, forks or crankset.

Maintenance is low but not quite fit and forget. We'd recommend you periodically strip and re-grease to prevent seizure, and keep the key completely clean and free from dirt.

Presently, Atomic22 acknowledge the use of pure titanium puts the system beyond the reach of many riders but are in the process of testing less exotic materials.

Verdict

Innovative and very comprehensive security system but this level of security doesn't come cheap