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Today’s Deals2022 Factor
OSTRO VAM
A carbon frame aero bike with hydraulic disc brakes.
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$5,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
155cm – 163cm
161cm – 169cm
166cm – 175cm
172cm – 181cm
178cm – 186cm
183cm – 191cm
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Summary
The Factor Ostro is a standout in the aero bike category, praised for its lightweight design, aerodynamic efficiency, and versatility. It excels in fast-handling and comfort over rough terrain, making it a favorite among competitive riders. The bike also features innovative design elements and high-performance components, though some note its firm ride feel and high price point.
Lightweight and aerodynamic design
Fast but balanced handling
High-performance component choices
Innovative frameset design
Comfortable over rough terrain
Overly firm ride feel
High price point
Questionable aesthetic design choices
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Nov 2023 · Will Tracy
The limited edition Paul Smith Factor bike features striking blocked colors meant to evoke patterns of fabric in clothing.
Jun 2023 · Martin Staffa
Lightweight, comfortable, and aerodynamic: can the 2023 Factor OSTRO Gravel do it all? We put it through the wringer to find out!
Absolutely uncompromising race bike
CeramicSpeed bottom bracket
Feels fast
Lack of comfort – harshest bike on test
Creaking seat post clamp that comes loose
Feb 2023 · RBA Staff
A new generation of gravel race bikes
Felt: planted and in control, stable at high speeds
Felt: wide tire clearance (700x50mm)
Felt: multiple bottle cage mounts
Factor: excellent climbing performance
Factor: quick handling
Factor: light weight (17.78 lbs)
Factor: premium component spec
Felt: stiff Zipp 303S wheels; benefited from wheel swap
Felt: knee collision with rear brake hose during out-of-saddle climbing
Felt: seatpost-mounted water bottle difficult to access; side-load cage needed
Factor: stiff feedback from seatpost
Factor: lacked compliance for all-day efforts
Factor: internal routing complicated travel packing
Both: lacked compliance desired for long events like Unbound Gravel
Feb 2023 · Will Jones
Crazy stiff, super aero, and a road bike position make life uncomfortable on rougher terrain
Very, very fast
Striking looks
Uncomfortable
Not as versatile as many modern road bikes
No mudguard mounts
Dec 2022 · Andrew Marshall
Peep this colorful design inspired by the poetry of Duke Agyapong and the paintings of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Dec 2022
Factor uses its road-proven aero tricks to make a seriously fast gravel bike.
Good tire clearance
Lightweight and aero frame
Blends the feel of a road bike with gravel capabilities
Threaded bottom bracket
A little harsher than other gravel racers
Electronic shifting only
Internal routing can complicate simple adjustments
Nov 2022 · Emily Tillett
The Factor x Duke OSTRO VAM frame gets a custom paint job with "layers of meaning"
Nov 2022 · Jamie Wilkins
The Ostro VAM stakes a legitimate claim to being the ultimate all-round race bike
Stiffness
Comfort
Light weight
Handling
| Frame | TeXtreme®, Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pitch-Based Fiber BB Standard: T47, Threaded Tire Clearance: 32c |
|---|---|
| Fork | OSTRO Wide Stance Fork |
| Bottom Bracket | CeramicSpeed T47A Aluminium cups / CeramicSpeed bearings with Wheels MFG 24mm BBRight Reducers/Adapters |
| Headset | CeramicSpeed SLT 1-1/8" and 1-3/8" bearings |
| Seatpost | Zero and 25mm setback available Type: Rigid |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
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| Rims | 700c |
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First added 21 February
Last updated 4 March
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