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Today’s Deals2022 Factor
O2
A carbon frame race bike with hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,700| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Factor O2 is a lightweight race bike that excels in climbing with exceptional responsiveness and efficiency. It features sharp handling and good compliance, though it can feel nervous on descents and straights. While praised for its high-quality components and aero touches, it comes at a premium price and has some noted drawbacks like a loud freehub and build quality issues.
Lightweight
Stiff and responsive
Excellent climbing performance
Sharp handling
High-quality components
Expensive
Loud freehub
Nervous on descents
Build quality issues
Tyres not tubeless-ready
It sounds like a climber’s dream, and on that score at least, it’s breathtakingly good.
BikeRadarThe Factor O2 VAM is for performance above all else. You can feel it—on the descents, the flats, and definitely on the climbs.
Canadian Cycling MagazineIt's a niche bike and it's hard to make a case for buying it over other bikes in the Factor range or the competition from other brands, but I can't help but really like it.
Cycling NewsI don’t think I’ve ever ridden a bike that’s felt faster uphill.
CyclistAbsolute climbing performance. That’s what the Factor O2 VAM promises – and that’s what it delivers!
Gran Fondo MagazineFeedback?
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Dec 2023 · Calvin Zajac
The Factor O2 VAM has its sights set high, but are minimal weight and a touch of aerodynamics what it takes to make it the ultimate climbing bike?
The ultimate climbing bike
Dynamic handling and extremely fun on the climbs
Beautifully integrated seat post
Customisable paint job
Can’t keep up with all-rounders on the flats
Oct 2023 · Josh Croxton
The price is high, but the ride performance is excellent and the buying options improve the value proposition
6.7kg ready to ride (58cm)
Aero profiling with racy geometry
Stunning one-piece bar/stem
Comfortable yet responsive ride
Ample bar/stem and seatmast fit configuration at purchase
No power meter (on this model)
I struggled to get along with the stock tyres
Build quality issues
Sept 2023 · Sam Challis
The new Factor O2 VAM is a lightweight road bike with aerodynamic cues, serving as a counterpart race option to
Light weight
Good comfort
Responsive handling
Excellent finishing components
High price of entry
Tyres aren't tubeless-ready
Loud freehub
Sept 2023 · Ashley Quinlan
Outstanding climbing performance delivered by a near-spotless build
Light
Very stiff and responsive
Excellent wheelset for climbing
Good compliance and ride stability
Expensive
Clincher tyres don t maximise performance with wheelset
One early quality issue
Aug 2023 · Will Tracy
Factor has focused on aerodynamic and stiffness improvements for the Factor O2 VAM, that can be kitted out and hit the UCI weight limit.
Jul 2023 · Jordan Villella
Factor re-examined its pure climbing machine, giving it a stiffer pedaling platform, updated geometry, and shaving weight where it matters.
Jul 2023 · Matthew Pioro
A climber’s bike with aerodynamics for the inclines
| Frame | Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pan-Based Fiber Tire Clearance: 30c |
|---|---|
| Fork | Factor O2 VAM Svelte / Svelte Disc |
| Headset | 1-1/8 upper and 1-3/8 lower bearings |
| Seatpost | 27.2 Round, post not included Type: Rigid |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
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| Rims | 700c |
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First added 8 October
Last updated 4 March
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