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2023 Factor

OSTRO VAM

Fabrikantprijs

US$ 5.499(€ 4.726)
KaderCarbon
VorkCarbon
Wielen700c Aluminium
RemmenHydraulische schijf
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
OSTRO VAM
Other Aero bikes
Maatvoering
49cm

155cm – 163cm

52cm

161cm – 169cm

54cm

166cm – 175cm

56cm

172cm – 181cm

58cm

178cm – 186cm

61cm

183cm – 191cm

🐐 Estimated

Opmerkingen over de pasvorm van de rijder
  • 189cm, maat 56, Precies goed
  • 169cm, maat 49cm, Precies goed
recensies

Samenvatting

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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Cycling News
Factor OSTRO VAM review: A race bike to rival the best

sep 2024 · Josh Croxton

How does a lightweight aero bike differ from an aero lightweight bike?

Hoogtepunten
  • One of the best in our wind tunnel test

  • Impressively lightweight

  • Smooth and stable handling

  • Huge range of fit and spec configuration options at purchase

Dieptepunten
  • I have to give it back

Lees recensie

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. 

Lees recensie

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

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!

Hoogtepunten
  • Absolutely uncompromising race bike

  • CeramicSpeed bottom bracket

  • Feels fast

Dieptepunten
  • Lack of comfort – harshest bike on test

  • Creaking seat post clamp that comes loose

Lees recensie

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

Hoogtepunten
  • 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

Dieptepunten
  • 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

Lees recensie

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

dec 2022 · Andrew Marshall

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

Lees recensie

Bicycling
Factor's Fast, Furious Ostro Gravel Racer

dec 2022

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

Hoogtepunten
  • Good tire clearance

  • Lightweight and aero frame

  • Blends the feel of a road bike with gravel capabilities

  • Threaded bottom bracket

Dieptepunten
  • A little harsher than other gravel racers

  • Electronic shifting only

  • Internal routing can complicate simple adjustments

Lees recensie

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"

Lees recensie

Cyclist
Factor Ostro VAM review

nov 2022 · Jamie Wilkins

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

Hoogtepunten
  • Stiffness

  • Comfort

  • Light weight

  • Handling

Lees recensie

Geometrie
Specificaties
Bouwen
Kader

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

BB-standaardT47, Met schroefdraad

Bandenopruiming32c

Vork

OSTRO Wide Stance Fork

Trapas

CeramicSpeed T47A Aluminium cups / CeramicSpeed bearings with Wheels MFG 24mm BBRight Reducers/Adapters

Koptelefoon

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

Zadelpen

Zero and 25mm setback available

TypeOnbuigzaam

Groepset
Remmen

Hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulische schijf

Wielen
Velgen

700c

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