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2023 Factor

O2 Frameset

Prix du fabricant

2 700 $US(2 322 €)
Poids0,9 kg (frame)  
CadreCarbone
FourcheCarbone
roues700c
FreinsDisque hydraulique
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Résumé

The Factor O2 is a lightweight race bike that excels in climbing with exceptional responsiveness and handling. It offers a blend of minimal weight and some aerodynamic features, though it may feel nervous on descents and straights. While praised for its high-quality components and customization options, it comes at a premium price and has some noted drawbacks like a loud freehub and potential build quality issues.

Pros
  • Lightweight

  • Stiff and responsive

  • Excellent climbing performance

  • Sharp handling

  • High-quality components

Cons
  • Expensive

  • Loud freehub

  • Nervous handling on descents

  • Build quality issues in some cases

Key Quotes
It sounds like a climber’s dream, and on that score at least, it’s breathtakingly good.
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The 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 Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine
It'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.
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road.cc
Factor O2 VAM

mars 2024 · Stu Kerton

A master of climbing – but a bike that's also incredible fun and extremely capable everywhere else

Points forts
  • Light and stiff

  • A good climber

  • Comfortable ride

  • Top-line finishing kit

Points faibles
  • External seatpost looks a bit bulky

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Gran Fondo Magazine
First ride review: Factor O2 VAM – Aiming for the peaks?

déc. 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?

Points forts
  • The ultimate climbing bike

  • Dynamic handling and extremely fun on the climbs

  • Beautifully integrated seat post

  • Customisable paint job

Points faibles
  • Can’t keep up with all-rounders on the flats

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Cycling News
Factor O2 VAM review: A racy featherweight you'll buy with your heart, not your head

oct. 2023 · Josh Croxton

The price is high, but the ride performance is excellent and the buying options improve the value proposition

Points forts
  • 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

Points faibles
  • No power meter (on this model)

  • I struggled to get along with the stock tyres

  • Build quality issues

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Cyclist
Factor O2 VAM review

sept. 2023 · Sam Challis

The new Factor O2 VAM is a lightweight road bike with aerodynamic cues, serving as a counterpart race option to

Points forts
  • Light weight

  • Good comfort

  • Responsive handling

  • Excellent finishing components

Points faibles
  • High price of entry

  • Tyres aren't tubeless-ready

  • Loud freehub

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BikeRadar
Factor O2 VAM SRAM Red eTap AXS review

sept. 2023 · Ashley Quinlan

Although the O2 VAM isn’t flawless, it packs an enticing punch with its premium specification and price

Points forts
  • Light

  • Very stiff and responsive

  • Excellent wheelset for climbing

  • Good compliance and ride stability

Points faibles
  • Expensive

  • Clincher tyres don’t maximise performance with wheelset

  • One early quality issue

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Velo
Factor O2 VAM review: the lightweight sharpshooter gets an aero boost

août 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.

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Bikerumor
Factor Shows Off New O2 VAM - Its Fastest Climbing Bike Yet

juil. 2023 · Jordan Villella

Factor re-examined its pure climbing machine, giving it a stiffer pedaling platform, updated geometry, and shaving weight where it matters.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
The new Factor O2 VAM first look and ride impressions

juil. 2023 · Matthew Pioro

A climber’s bike with aerodynamics for the inclines

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Géométrie
Spécifications
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Cadre

Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pan-Based Fiber

Norme BBT47, Fileté

Dégagement des pneus30c

CouleursMidnight Pink; Shatter Gray; Prisma Paint (+$500.00)

Fourche

Factor O2 VAM Svelte / Svelte Disc

Pédalier

T47A

Casque

FSA 1-1/8″ upper and 1-3/8″ lower bearings

Tige de selle

27.2 Round, post not included

TypeRigide

Groupe
Freins

Disc

TypeDisque hydraulique

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