Puffin Bike Arctica RD

Arctica RD — Puffin.Bike

Arctica RD is our all-round, high-performance road frameset. Built with a restrained Scandinavian aesthetic and engineered for real-world speed, it delivers precise handling, efficient aerodynamics, and day-long comfort—no drama, just performance.

Key Features

• Horizontal angled T-Tail aero profile
• Up to 32 mm tyre clearance (M size: 28 mm)
• T47 bottom bracket (85.5 mm)
• Balanced trail for responsive, predictable handling
• ACR headset for fully integrated cabling
• T800 + T1000 carbon, EPS + Latex molding
• Aggressive, race-ready geometry
  

Introduction

Between ultra-light climbers and pure aero machines lives Arctica RD—fast everywhere, light on the climbs, and calm in crosswinds.

In-Depth

Horizontal Angled T-Tail

A refined T-series aero shape with a horizontal extension for reduced drag and an angled tail to balance stiffness with compliance. The result is efficient speed with a composed ride feel on Nordic roads—wind, rain, and all.

T800 + T1000 Carbon, EPS + Latex Molding

A precise lay-up blends T800 and T1000 fibres to optimise stiffness-to-weight and durability. EPS + Latex molding sharpens internal surfaces and fibre compaction, improving structural consistency and long-term reliability.

Control, Compatibility, Confidence

A modern T47 (85.5 mm) bottom bracket shell for robust, creak-free builds. Clearance up to 32 mm lets you choose speed or comfort for changing seasons and surfaces. Geometry and trail are tuned for immediate steering, stable descending, and effortless line-holding.

Specifications

• Model name: Arctica RD
• Sizes: XS (410 mm), S (440 mm), M (470 mm), L (510 mm), XL (550 mm)
• Head tube / headset: NO.55R 1.5″ / ACR / STD (headset included)
• Bottom bracket: T47-85.5
• Seatpost: Aero seatpost (included)
• Brakes: Flat-mount disc
• Front derailleur: Braze-on
• Routing: Mechanical / Shimano Di2 / Campagnolo EPS / SRAM eTap
• Tyre clearance: Max 700x32 mm (M size: 700x28 mm). Actual clearance may vary by tyre/rim.
• Axles: 12 mm thru-axle — F 100 mm / R 142 mm
• Carbon lay-up: T800 + T1000
• Weight: Frame 850 g ±35 g (M, unpainted)