Factor Ostro

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mathias720
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by mathias720

pipii wrote:
Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:33 am
Should be around 6.7kg as estimated with 8070 and wheels not that light.Still one or two weeks to wait for perfect setup.
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Looking forward to seeing your final build. i always end up with extra weight and really cant figure where is from ( some is most deffinetly from brake fluid, but can figure rest)
on this build i ended up with around 250Gram i can figure

kode54
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by kode54

haha. You and me both.
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kode54
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by kode54

Anyone use this plastic replacement part for the metal one that Factor uses for the fork/hose routing?

https://m.aliexpress.us/item/3256803881 ... _shipto=US
- Factor Ostro VAM Disc
- Factor LS Disc
- Specialized Aethos Disc
- Sturdy Ti Allroad Disc
- Guru Praemio R Disc

mathias720
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by mathias720

kode54 wrote:
Fri Dec 02, 2022 11:22 am
Anyone use this plastic replacement part for the metal one that Factor uses for the fork/hose routing?

https://m.aliexpress.us/item/3256803881 ... _shipto=US
i 3d printed my own spacers. when i used the black inc handlebar. made me able to do custom height aswell.

didnt notice they made seatpost clamp and the stem divider thing.
interesting to see if anyone use it.

mathias720
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by mathias720

kode54 wrote:
Fri Dec 02, 2022 11:22 am
Anyone use this plastic replacement part for the metal one that Factor uses for the fork/hose routing?

https://m.aliexpress.us/item/3256803881 ... _shipto=US
just ordered a set of the stem cable splitter and the seat clamp. lets see how it is when it arriveves

kode54
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by kode54

I did as well. More for curiosity. Although the fork steerer insert should be light and do the same job given that it is squeezed in the flat ‘D’ are on front of the steerer. I was actually surprised that Factor used aluminum or similar material there and it was quite beefy/heavy.

I have to remove one spacer as I left the steerer longer just to dial in fit. I’ll probably replace it then, when I trim off the excess.
- Factor Ostro VAM Disc
- Factor LS Disc
- Specialized Aethos Disc
- Sturdy Ti Allroad Disc
- Guru Praemio R Disc

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbiymYZi7yE

Pretty light-hearted and not super nitty-gritty, but an enjoyable review.

ArtV
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by ArtV

mathias720 wrote:
Fri Dec 02, 2022 2:47 pm
kode54 wrote:
Fri Dec 02, 2022 11:22 am
Anyone use this plastic replacement part for the metal one that Factor uses for the fork/hose routing?

https://m.aliexpress.us/item/3256803881 ... _shipto=US
just ordered a set of the stem cable splitter and the seat clamp. lets see how it is when it arriveves
I also bought the stem support and spacers but not the seat clamp. Noticed some seat posts as well but I already have the Darimo. Might be a more cost effective way to lose some weight.

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by tommyb

kode54 wrote:
Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:58 pm
When you’re saying stock Factor bottom bracket? If so, the answer is yes. Should work with no issues. A thin .5mm on DS is recommended by THM.

I have a Hambini in mine.
I don't think this is correct. THM has a 30mm axle, Shimano 24mm- how will the standard b/b for Shimano work with THM??

flmo
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by flmo

The frame comes with a range of adapters.
CeramicSpeed T47A Aluminium cups / CeramicSpeed bearings with Wheels MFG 24mm BBRight Reducers/Adapters

kode54
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by kode54

tommyb wrote:
kode54 wrote:
Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:58 pm
When you’re saying stock Factor bottom bracket? If so, the answer is yes. Should work with no issues. A thin .5mm on DS is recommended by THM.

I have a Hambini in mine.
I don't think this is correct. THM has a 30mm axle, Shimano 24mm- how will the standard b/b for Shimano work with THM??
Factor include Wheels Manufacturing 24mm adapters that slide into each side of the 30mm BB. The included CeramicSpeed T47A is 30mm as well and the adapter are part of the frameset package.
- Factor Ostro VAM Disc
- Factor LS Disc
- Specialized Aethos Disc
- Sturdy Ti Allroad Disc
- Guru Praemio R Disc

Diverse
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by Diverse

It there are any difference in weight between chrome and flicker design?

kode54
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by kode54

More paint needed to cover up black carbon. I think the chrome is clear over raw carbon so I'm guessing that the chrome will be lighter.
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by inertianinja

kode54 wrote:
Thu Dec 15, 2022 4:56 pm
More paint needed to cover up black carbon. I think the chrome is clear over raw carbon so I'm guessing that the chrome will be lighter.
I think the Flicker is clear over raw - I'm looking at mine right now and I can see the texture of the carbon.

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flmo
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by flmo

When speaking to Factor, they said Chrome and Flickr are almost identical in weight and the lightest option.

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