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Ostro Gravel Frameset Premium
A carbon frame aero frameset with hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$5,499| Weight | 1.0 kg (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
155cm – 163cm
161cm – 169cm
166cm – 175cm
172cm – 181cm
178cm – 186cm
183cm – 191cm
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Summary
The Factor Ostro stands out as a top-tier aero bike, blending aerodynamic efficiency with real-world usability. It's praised for its balanced stiffness and comfort, exceptional handling, and impressive performance in wind tunnel tests. While it excels in speed and responsiveness, some note its high price and race-oriented stiffness as potential drawbacks.
Exceptional aerodynamic efficiency
Balanced stiffness and comfort
Precise and sharp handling
Lightweight and responsive
Customizable fit options
High price point
Race-oriented stiffness may not suit all riders
Some components prone to wear or creaking
The Factor OSTRO VAM is, quite simply, an excellent race bike.
Cycling NewsAll that for 7 watts?! But that’s a lot when it comes to an already super-aero bike.
Bikerumorthe blend of stiffness, pin-sharp handling and refinement the Ostro offers is intoxicating
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Mar 2024 · Suvi Loponen
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Feb 2024 · Jordan Villella
The bike that encompasses Factor and its presence worldwide is the OSTRO. It's the most recognizable of its offerings and just got an update.
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
Jun 2023 · Warren Rossiter
Race-ready, aerodynamic and made for gravel
Rapid
Put together beautifully
Brilliant specification
Stiff and responsive
Road derived geometry
Firm ride
Feb 2023 · RBA Staff
A new generation of gravel race bikes
Felt: planted and in control, stable at high speeds, wide tire clearance (700x50mm), lots of frame mounts, good for non-racers.
Factor: excellent climber, quick handling, light weight, premium component spec, 1x44t chainring, Black Inc. bar/stem combo.
Felt: Zipp 303S wheels too stiff, knee colliding with rear brake hose on steep climbs, seatpost bottle cage difficult to use, lacking compliance for all-day efforts.
Factor: 1:1 gear ratio may be too hard for long rides, stiff ride quality, quick handling requires heightened focus on descents, internal routing complicates travel.
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
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 · Sam Challis
A gravel bike you could take crit racing
Light weight
Fast but balanced handling
Rigidity
Spec attention to detail
Overly firm ride feel
Paint scheme options
| Frame | TeXtreme®, Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pitch-Based Fiber BB Standard: T47, Threaded Tire Clearance: 45c Colors: Ud Gloss; Heritage Blue; Olive Green; Prisma Paint (+$500.00) |
|---|---|
| Fork | OSTRO Wide Stance Fork |
| Bottom Bracket | CeramicSpeed T47a BB - Shimano |
| Headset | CeramicSpeed SLT 1.5″ bearings |
| Seatpost | 0 and 20mm setback available Type: Rigid |
| Brakes | Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
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First added 13 May
Last updated 30 November
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