Factor One
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The bike looks like eye candy, but i read that they're quite harsh riding!?
Bikes:
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
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Version 1 or 2 .?wheelsONfire wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:52 pmThe bike looks like eye candy, but i read that they're quite harsh riding!?
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It was Factor One, but i don't know if it was the first or latest.
Bikes:
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
I agree, for me Factor 02 in blue is the best looking frame I have seen. Comparing Specialized, Trek, Cannondale, Orbea, Scott, Look, Merida, Cérvelo, Giant, De rosa, Bianchi, Pinarello, Colnago. the paint of Factor is much nicer.
This year I saw in Vuelta Andalucía in orange , Team Roompot ride them and fantastic paint job too.
This year I saw in Vuelta Andalucía in orange , Team Roompot ride them and fantastic paint job too.
You don´t stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding.
Post the review and find out! I'd be pretty sure it was ref the Gen 1 though. To be fair there can't be many proper ride reviews of the Gen2 out there anywhere.wheelsONfire wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2019 5:45 pmIt was Factor One, but i don't know if it was the first or latest.
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You may be right. I also think it was the first version.
Bikes:
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
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Absolutely love my factor one disc. It’s not a light bike weighing 7.8-7.9 fully built with r9170, Garmin vectors and enve5.6 wheels 28mm tyres. I can feel the weight penalty on the climbs but descending and flat roads are awesome. The only problem I have is dirty water bottles in winter from the split downtube, easily fixed with some tape where the nipple is.
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There is another bike sale on with these frames and I'm very tempted.
I currently ride a 2015 giant propel advanced pro and I'm unsure how much of an upgrade it is.
I still want an aero bike. If I can keep the speed and reduce some of the harsh ride, then it's worth it.
I currently ride a 2015 giant propel advanced pro and I'm unsure how much of an upgrade it is.
I still want an aero bike. If I can keep the speed and reduce some of the harsh ride, then it's worth it.
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What size is the frame? The ENVEs look like 8.9, the chainring like a 60T and the saddle looks level with the handlebar...Saussiecycling wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:29 pm
Absolutely love my factor one disc. It’s not a light bike weighing 7.8-7.9 fully built with r9170, Garmin vectors and enve5.6 wheels 28mm tyres. I can feel the weight penalty on the climbs but descending and flat roads are awesome. The only problem I have is dirty water bottles in winter from the split downtube, easily fixed with some tape where the nipple is.
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Cervelo P5 Disc (2021) 9.1kg
Factor Ostro Gravel (2023) 8.0kg
S-Works SL8 (2023) 6.3kg
*weights are race ready, size 58/L.
Sold: Venge, S5 Disc, Roubaix Team, Open WI.DE, Émonda, Shiv TT, Crux, Aethos, SL7
Factor Ostro Gravel (2023) 8.0kg
S-Works SL8 (2023) 6.3kg
*weights are race ready, size 58/L.
Sold: Venge, S5 Disc, Roubaix Team, Open WI.DE, Émonda, Shiv TT, Crux, Aethos, SL7
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My Factor ONE, size 58 (this is a first-ride pic - made some changes). Weighs 7.1 kg with 50mm wheels, a stages left crank power meter. ee direct mount brakes help with the weight. I wouldn't describe the ride as harsh - I used to have a 2012 Scott Foil, which was much harsher. The ONE is extremely efficient feeling and climbs well. The front end especially is extremely stiff and corners exceptionally well. Also, Factor customer sevice has been exceptional.
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i like the "looks" of the bike!
I also had gen 1 Foil and i agree. I was even so stupid i rode CCU with it which made things even worse!
i like the "looks" of the bike!
I also had gen 1 Foil and i agree. I was even so stupid i rode CCU with it which made things even worse!
Bikes:
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
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Thanks for the reply guys. The dream has always been the madone.. but running out of options for rim brakes.. this could be it