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2023 Factor

OSTRO VAM - Frameset Premium

Prezzo Produttore

5499 USD(4726 €)
Peso0,9 kg (frame)  
TelaioCarbonio
ForcellaCarbonio
Ruote700c
FreniDisco idraulici
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Riassunto

The Factor Ostro is an aero-focused gravel race bike designed for speed and performance on smooth terrain. It excels in stiffness, aerodynamics, and handling, making it a top choice for racing and fast rides. However, it sacrifices comfort and versatility, with a firm ride that can be harsh on rough surfaces and limited utility for diverse conditions.

Pros
  • Incredible aerodynamics

  • High stiffness for efficient power transfer

  • Superior handling on smooth terrain

  • Lightweight construction

  • Premium componentry and build quality

Cons
  • Firm and uncomfortable ride, especially on rough terrain

  • Lacks versatility for off-road or all-day comfort

  • Quick steering can be unstable on technical descents

  • High price point for a specialized machine

  • Limited utility features like mudguard mounts

Key Quotes
developed to dominate its category with incredible aero, superior handling, high stiffness and low weight
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
On smooth, well-graded gravel it is like being shot out of a cannon.
Cycling News logoCycling News
It’s a gravel bike for race day, designed with winning in mind through and through.
Gran Fondo Magazine logoGran Fondo Magazine

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Velo
Paul Smith’s Limited Edition Factor Ostro VAM Is Inspiring Some Serious Bike Envy

nov 2023 · Will Tracy

The limited edition Paul Smith Factor bike features striking blocked colors meant to evoke patterns of fabric in clothing. 

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Gran Fondo Magazine
The 2023 Factor OSTRO Gravel in review - Our big gravel race bike shootout

giu 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!

Pro
  • Absolutely uncompromising race bike

  • CeramicSpeed bottom bracket

  • Feels fast

Contro
  • Lack of comfort – harshest bike on test

  • Creaking seat post clamp that comes loose

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Road Bike Action
FACTOR OSTRO GRAVEL VS FELT BREED CARBON - GRAVEL BIKE SHOOTOUT - Road Bike Action

feb 2023 · RBA Staff

A new generation of gravel race bikes

Pro
  • 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

Contro
  • 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

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Cycling News
The Factor Ostro Gravel is so race-oriented it's almost made itself redundant

feb 2023 · Will Jones

Crazy stiff, super aero, and a road bike position make life uncomfortable on rougher terrain

Pro
  • Very, very fast

  • Proper aero gains

  • Striking looks

Contro
  • Uncomfortable

  • Not as versatile as many modern road bikes

  • No mudguard mounts

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Bikerumor
Art Bike: Limited Edition Duke x Factor OSTRO VAM Road Bicycle

dic 2022 · Andrew Marshall

Peep this colorful design inspired by the poetry of Duke Agyapong and the paintings of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

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Bicycling
Factor's Fast, Furious Ostro Gravel Racer

dic 2022

Factor uses its road-proven aero tricks to make a seriously fast gravel bike.

Pro
  • Good tire clearance

  • Lightweight and aero frame

  • Blends the feel of a road bike with gravel capabilities

  • Threaded bottom bracket

Contro
  • A little harsher than other gravel racers

  • Electronic shifting only

  • Internal routing can complicate simple adjustments

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road.cc
Behold this custom-painted Factor OSTRO VAM made in collaboration with Duke Agyapong

nov 2022 · Emily Tillett

The Factor x Duke OSTRO VAM frame gets a custom paint job with "layers of meaning"

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Cyclist
Factor Ostro VAM review

nov 2022 · Jamie Wilkins

The Ostro VAM stakes a legitimate claim to being the ultimate all-round race bike

Pro
  • Stiffness

  • Comfort

  • Light weight

  • Handling

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Telaio

TeXtreme®, Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pitch-Based Fiber

Standard BBT47, Filettato

Tolleranza pneumatici32c

ColoriWhite Chrome; Gloss Chrome; Gloss Blue; Black; Prisma Paint (+$500.00)

Forcella

OSTRO Wide Stance Fork

Bottom Bracket

CeramicSpeed T47a BB - Shimano

Auricolare

CeramicSpeed SLT 1-1/8″ and 1-3/8″ bearings

Reggisella

0 and 20mm setback available

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