r/FactorBikes

Caught a pretty decent deal, including 4iii dual power meter. What a dream bike!

Hi, today I went to the Factor dealer and checked the Monza, I instantly loved it, the fork, the handlebar too, I want to use my XPLR Red that I have in my gravel bike and also put my Zipp 454 NSW wheels.

Any advices?.

I’m thinking to put 34mm GP5000 tires and a 48T chainring for start, we have hilly roads here, not sure if 50T would be good, and I’m getting a 56/L frame.
I’m between this build and a BMC Teammachine R01 with Force E1 and the ICS handlebar, using my wheels.

Everything is SRAM RED AXS MY24.

I recently changed the crankset on my Factor Ostro VAM 2.0 and now I have a strange clearance issue with the front derailleur.

As you can see in the photo:

• The front derailleur sits extremely close to the crank arm.
• At the same time, the chain is rubbing against the front derailleur cage.
• So moving the derailleur further outward does not seem like a simple solution, because the clearance to the crank arm is already almost zero.

Current spacer setup:

Drive side: 3 + 1 + 1 mm
Non-drive side: 3 mm

Bike Shop told me that the Ostro VAM 2.0 should use the standard SRAM crank spindle, not the Wide version.

I contacted Factor as well, but I haven't received an answer yet.

Anyone can help me?

on a sunny day 🌞

Back with another unique build yall. ☺️☺️

Took some deciding on what to do for a build this season. After seeing the y1rs and everyone seemingly picking one up, I wanted something with similar speeds as my previous s5 but with a geo that fit my aggressive position without adding so much exorbitant amount of force on the seat tube due to saddle position.

Enter the Factor One. It’s different, fast, meets my geo needs and this “Blush” colorway is both loud and cute. 🥰

About me, the rider:
Height: 5’5”
W/kg: just popping over 4.8
Power Profile : Sprinter ( peak power @5 sec … I shit you not 1615w 😂)

About the bike:(highlights)

2026 Factor One (v2 iykyk) 52cm
Zero Setback seat post
Size 1 handlebar
SRAM Red E1 XPLR Groupset 10-46
SRAM Red E1 54T Aero Powermeter
SRAM Red E1 165mm crankset
CRW 65/75 wheels ( low wind days)
OverFast 60/60( moderate wind days)
S -Works Mimic Saddle
Continental aero 111 29mm and GP 5000 S TR 30mm
Ti Master & Sixwheel Thru-axles and misc parts
Ti- Master titanium shifter clamps
Better Bolts Ti - Assembly bolts

As photographed: 7.5Kg
With over fast 60/60 on TT TR 28mm: 6.9kg

Stephanie’s Way: ( Unique& attention to detail items)

Clear high gloss paint protection film on drive side chain stay and bottom bracket area.
Full ceramic coating of every component where it made sense (Hoses, calipers, shifters, wheels, crankset, etc etc )
SRAM white brake hoses
Custom painted bottle cages by Jordan Low @jL_Paintsbikes @Low_life_Jordan
Rare white S-works mimic saddle
White Zipp cx race bar tape
Replaced brake caliper bolts with silver titanium bolts
Removed black painted sections on brake calipers with dremel and polished before ceramic coating
Every bolt replaced with a titanium equivalent by Ti-Master , Terske or Better Bolts
Removed front derailleur mount ( bolts replaced with Titanium)
Installed frame plugs with clear silicone
Modified steerer stop to not breach fork if over rotated

Build videos up on my YouTube and instagram