Factor Ostro VAM

Complete build from £8,999 Version two adds aero advances for even faster speeds

Simon von Bromley

This is the second generation of the all-rounder aero road bike that was designed to be the ultimate take on the modern race bike. The latest version, says Factor, is faster and lighter without compromising on handling or comfort levels. 01 Optimal airflow While keeping the geometry the same, Factor has looked at how to “steer the air favourably around the rider”, and how the front end of the bike affects everything downstream of it. The new bike is claimed to be seven watts more aerodynamic (at 48kmh) and 267.8g lighter. It’s also said to be more aerodynamic than rivals the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 and the Cervélo S5. 02 Faster fork The brand says it improved the fork’s aerodynamics by making each leg narrower and deeper, reducing the frontal…

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Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2024

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