Factor Ostro

[Conradsleight]

Mine came yesterday. Quick pic before i adjust the shifters and tape the bars

Nice! What size? I’m waiting on a 58.

56, took 5 months for mine with the paint

Curious, how long did it take between approval to the design render they sent you, and it arriving?

I got my render a couple weeks back so wondering how long it'll take for them to actually paint and deliver it.

[tommyb]

So I know SL7 frame weight varies depending on paint as I’m sure the Ostro does. Question is- in general - which frame is lighter SL7 or Ostro?


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[MikeZ]

waiting for mine with original ETA of mid April. Anyone get theirs with ultegra12 yet?

expecting mine next week.

[Hapsmo911]

Mine came yesterday. Quick pic before i adjust the shifters and tape the bars

Nice! What size? I’m waiting on a 58.

56, took 5 months for mine with the paint

Curious, how long did it take between approval to the design render they sent you, and it arriving?

I got my render a couple weeks back so wondering how long it'll take for them to actually paint and deliver it.

It was a total of 4 months from order to shipped. Ordered in Feb. order proccessed in Mar. bike shipped end of May. 1.5 weeks to california

[Frimez]

Hey,
Should I worry about the crack at the top of the seatstays? Or is this just paint cracking? (Factor Ostro Vam Soho Mix)

[ryanw]

Awful pics, awful paint job.

I'd assume it's just cosmetic, but the cracks could be frame deflection / potential damage to the carbon.

If worried, email Factor and / or get it x/rayed.

[MikeZ]

Hey,
Should I worry about the crack at the top of the seatstays? Or is this just paint cracking? (Factor Ostro Vam Soho Mix)

I would be concerned about that. You should bring this to Factor.

[meditationride]

waiting for mine with original ETA of mid April. Anyone get theirs with ultegra12 yet?

expecting mine next week.

Did you order directly or through a LBS?

[MikeZ]

waiting for mine with original ETA of mid April. Anyone get theirs with ultegra12 yet?

expecting mine next week.

Did you order directly or through a LBS?

Directly from Factor. I ordered early April just when they told me they were able to deliver with the new Ultegra's.

[meditationride]

I guess they're doing the higher margin direct orders first then. Duties on complete bikes are very high in Canada so I ordered via a LBS. Hoping I can get at least half a season with it.

[Frimez]

Hey,
Should I worry about the crack at the top of the seatstays? Or is this just paint cracking? (Factor Ostro Vam Soho Mix)

I would be concerned about that. You should bring this to Factor.

Unfortunately, factor support offers no help or warranty at all as the frame was purchased as an industry purchase (discount via a friend who worked in the shop)...
Maybe I'll go to a carbon repair shop just to be sure.

[kode54]

Could be just paint stress crack...but to be sure, I would probably get it scanned or x-rayed.

[ryanw]

Mine came yesterday. Quick pic before i adjust the shifters and tape the bars

This with DA12 could easily make me stray from an SL7. Looks amazing!

[Visus]

Hey,
Should I worry about the crack at the top of the seatstays? Or is this just paint cracking? (Factor Ostro Vam Soho Mix)

I would be concerned about that. You should bring this to Factor.

Unfortunately, factor support offers no help or warranty at all as the frame was purchased as an industry purchase (discount via a friend who worked in the shop)...
Maybe I'll go to a carbon repair shop just to be sure.

There's no point in x-raying that. If you wan't to be sure you would need to sand it down, check the carbon and do a touch up if everything is fine. If it's only the glossy top coat the crack will be gone once you reach the colour layers. Sand down as deep as necessary. A good carbon repair shop can do that

[zaak]

Awful pics, awful paint job.

I'd assume it's just cosmetic, but the cracks could be frame deflection / potential damage to the carbon.

If worried, email Factor and / or get it x/rayed.

what is wrong with paint job?