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Just got this in my inbox: new gravel racing bike from Factor. Frame weight 950g.
https://factorbikes.com/models/ls/?utm_ ... =ls_launch
https://factorbikes.com/models/ls/?utm_ ... =ls_launch
Lots of bikes: currently riding Enve Melee, Krypton Pro, S Works Crux, S Works Epic Evo, SL7.
In build: SW SL8
In build: SW SL8
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Bad specification table. I guess BB is still BBRight and thru axles are 100x12mm and 142x12mm?
But the bike is quite nice and the geometry is good, perhaps the chainstays are a little long at 420mm.
I really like my Factor O2 Disc, one of my favourite bikes.
But the bike is quite nice and the geometry is good, perhaps the chainstays are a little long at 420mm.
I really like my Factor O2 Disc, one of my favourite bikes.
I like my 02 as well. Maybe this can replace one of my bikes. I agree, 420mm chainstay maybe a bit long.
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I also like my Factor O2 VAM a lot. I don't think this can take 650b wheels either unfortunately....
Lots of bikes: currently riding Enve Melee, Krypton Pro, S Works Crux, S Works Epic Evo, SL7.
In build: SW SL8
In build: SW SL8
This bike looks perfect for me. Odd pressfit BB standard but at least it's not BB86. I could care less about 650b so that's not an issue for me. It's a race bike - responsive angles, nice short chainstays at 420. Ideal.
• A hi-zoot bike, pretty sweet
• An old bike, more fun than the new one actually
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• An old bike, more fun than the new one actually
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How on earth is 420mm long for a gravel bike? I can only think of one bike that had shorter stays, Cannondale’s Slate. Most are longer than 420.kode54 wrote:I like my 02 as well. Maybe this can replace one of my bikes. I agree, 420mm chainstay maybe a bit long.
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what is wrong with bb86? i've never had a problem. the shimano standards seem fine.
yea i agree this looks good. would make a great winter bike with the fender mounts too! might get one this fall. the paint is meh however.
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Placed order with different paintjob. It be interesting to see how it rides in comparison to my Open.
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What's the other color option?alexneumuller wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:07 amPlaced order with different paintjob. It be interesting to see how it rides in comparison to my Open.
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Also, I'm currently trying to decide between this and an Open, so if I don't make a desicion soon, I'd love to hear your feedback once you receive it
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I m doing the pearl white colouring through their prisma paint option. My Open is a little crazy in the colour department, so I thought am more calm look is better. And I ordered it without wheels, as I have a set of Enve 3.4 AR Disc that I will use. Paired with some 32mm tires....The whole idea simply is to hammer it along the forrest and along the river in Munich. My Open setup is a little more for longer days, it is less agressive.
jmfreeman535 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:46 amWhat's the other color option?alexneumuller wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:07 amPlaced order with different paintjob. It be interesting to see how it rides in comparison to my Open.
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Also, I'm currently trying to decide between this and an Open, so if I don't make a desicion soon, I'd love to hear your feedback once you receive it
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Agreed, my Revolt is 425mm and it's great (next bike I'm looking at is 435mm). Longer chainstays make for more stable handling offroad, I don't see the concern. You're prob not crit racing on a gravel bike.ultimobici wrote: ↑Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:09 pmHow on earth is 420mm long for a gravel bike? I can only think of one bike that had shorter stays, Cannondale’s Slate. Most are longer than 420.
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What was the up charge to do a custom paint?
Curious...if you care to disclose the additional amount.
Curious...if you care to disclose the additional amount.
alexneumuller wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:52 amI m doing the pearl white colouring through their prisma paint option. My Open is a little crazy in the colour department, so I thought am more calm look is better. And I ordered it without wheels, as I have a set of Enve 3.4 AR Disc that I will use. Paired with some 32mm tires....The whole idea simply is to hammer it along the forrest and along the river in Munich. My Open setup is a little more for longer days, it is less agressive.
jmfreeman535 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:46 amWhat's the other color option?alexneumuller wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:07 amPlaced order with different paintjob. It be interesting to see how it rides in comparison to my Open.
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Also, I'm currently trying to decide between this and an Open, so if I don't make a desicion soon, I'd love to hear your feedback once you receive it
- Factor Ostro VAM Disc
- Factor LS Disc
- Specialized Aethos Disc
- Sturdy Ti Allroad Disc
- Guru Praemio R Disc
- Factor LS Disc
- Specialized Aethos Disc
- Sturdy Ti Allroad Disc
- Guru Praemio R Disc