FL's FACTOR O2, 5.01kg

[KCookie]

Awesome build and great weight to, so close to sub 5 but who cares, ride and enjoy.

[reedplayer]

nice build. only one thing: the massive frame imo calls for much deeper wheelset!
regards

[bruno2000]

Where did you buy the frame?
It seems it's difficult to get your hands on a frameset from Factor.

[farm_lim]

thanks!

reedplayer- weightweenies we are here! kidding aside, the tune wheels from the storck and the meilies from the aeroad are still with me and will definitely see ride time on this build.

bruno2000- hong kong has a factor distributor. online? this immediately comes to mind. http://www.competitivecyclist.com/factor-bike

[itsacarr]

Crank notes aside - sharp look indeed, very sharp. Not even remotely portly either.

[Denavelo]

WOW! Amazing build...
I have a set of those FSA cranks and they're prone to failure. Upgrade to a set of THM M3/Clavicula and the build will be complete!
I think I have a new frame winner!!

[jekyll man]

Dunno what to say......

Great build as usual FL

[farm_lim]

thanks still!

@Denavelo- standard staple of my builds these FSAs, only had a pedal thread insert issue on the 1st gen black/white series. came from another BBright build so a no-brainer and best option at dollar per gram. maybe soon i can justify buying 800+usd crankarms like the M3 for that 30g+ savings.

[Denavelo]

Paré I got my THM setup with Praxis rings for around $500 on the used market. No need to buy brand new THM cranks.. RyanH recently sold his M3's for pretty cheap too.. I have the same FSA cranks and the spindle insert is loose. Known FSA issue.

It's only 30g but the stiffness to weight is compared to nothing else out there.. I've run RED cranks, Lightning, Dura Ace. THM are worth the price (Used market). hahaha I would only buy the SE versions new. Coming from Lightning to THM was instantly night and day in terms of stiffness in my drivetrain. I never noticed crank/BB flex until I went to THM. I then knew what a stiff crankset felt like.

Your Factor is simply amazing. I'm even thinking about plunking down some money on one. CC in the USA only sell Matte Black and some other FUGLY color. How did you get your hands on that color?!?!

[dpkinard]

Very nice build, I'm blown away by the weight.

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[farm_lim]

@Denavelo - thanks, appreciate the insights on getting pre-owned. if praxis rings, will get around 5-10g heavier, so will have to think about that vs the stiffness gain.
hongkong has a factor distributor, this is a collaboration work with them. they have most of the colors available for sale.

[zappafile123]

Nice build. But... you know.. pictures are good for a froth but all I care about is how it rides. Does it ride as good as it looks? Tell us how it compares to your Aernario

[dmoneysworks]

bravo on the build. Not even a "Tommy Voeckler" single bottle cage?

[farm_lim]

Nice build. But... you know.. pictures are good for a froth but all I care about is how it rides. Does it ride as good as it looks? Tell us how it compares to your Aernario

just to oblige, climbs as well as my former R5 and handling is among the best. nimble and quick acceleration too. for some reason, i couldnt get the aernario dialled in, most likely because of the unconventional geometry.
riding on my daily ksyriums now.

bravo on the build. Not even a "Tommy Voeckler" single bottle cage?

thanks. of course, have installed cages already.

[zappafile123]

Nice build. But... you know.. pictures are good for a froth but all I care about is how it rides. Does it ride as good as it looks? Tell us how it compares to your Aernario

just to oblige, climbs as well as my former R5 and handling is among the best. nimble and quick acceleration too. for some reason, i couldnt get the aernario dialled in, most likely because of the unconventional geometry.
riding on my daily ksyriums now.

bravo on the build. Not even a "Tommy Voeckler" single bottle cage?

thanks. of course, have installed cages already.

Thats all?!