Factor O2 V.A.M NEW disc 2024
Category: BICYCLE ROAD
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The new O2 VAM is the definitive aero climbing bike. We didn’t invent this category, but we did perfect it: nothing else this light is as fast, nothing this fast is as light. It’s also extremely stiff, beautifully smooth and descends with the precision, confidence and speed of a fighter pilot. It’s the ultimate choice for riders seeking full-course performance on big days in the mountains, whether you’re riding the Étape du Tour or racing the Tour de France. It’s everything you dreamed of and didn’t think possible, a unicorn among bikes.
Lightness. So much lightness.
The O2 VAM was born to climb, so it’s seriously light, from just 6.4kg out-of-the-box for a 54 with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2. Few disc brake bikes can compete and none of them are aero. Crucially, that figure means the pros can line up with a bike that’s still very close to the 6.8kg minimum once their pedals, cages, transponder and race number are added. One thing we all share with the pros is that when you’re about to take on thousands of metres of climbing, we want the lightest bike possible. The new O2 VAM uses ultra-high-grade materials, tube shapes optimized by super-computers for stiffness-to-weight, and a new manufacturing process so advanced that we built a whole new factory.
A whole lot of aero, too.
Why make an aero climbing bike? Firstly, because the climbs are only part of anyone’s ride and on the rest of any route it’s as important as ever to be aero. Secondly, because the pros climb so fast that aero remains a significant consideration even at typical gradients of 8%. Of course, everyone wants both lightness and low drag, but with aero shapes being heavier, the challenge for a climbing-focused bike is to save the most watts while adding the fewest grams. Our team nailed it.
How aero is it? In the wind tunnel, at effective wind angles of 0-5 degrees (ie a calm day, or headwind to moderate crosswind) the new O2 VAM is only 5W behind the OSTRO VAM, which itself is the fastest aero bike on the market. Across a full sweep of angles, it slashes the gap by 50% versus the previous version. For such a light bike, that’s outrageous. On the road, it means that your climbing bike will be faster than many brands’ much heavier dedicated aero offerings.
Stiffness, handling. Check. Check.
The new O2 VAM is as stiff as the mighty OSTRO VAM and feels inspirational when you stamp on the pedals. You’ll be attacking just to feel it. The handling geometry is shared, too, which means incredible poise at high speed on descents, confidence at big lean angles, and the agility to outmanoeuvre a house fly. After all, a bike for the mountains has to be great on the way down, too.
Frame TeXtreme®, Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pitch-Based Fiber
Fork Factor O2 VAM Aero fork
Seatpost 0 and 25mm setback available
Barstem Black Inc Integrated Barstem Reach 80mm, drop 120mm. Multiple stem lengths and bar widths available
Headset CeramicSpeed SLT 1-1/8″ and 1-3/8″ bearings
Head Tube Diameter 1-1/8″ upper and 1-3/8″ lower
Saddle Rail Clamps 7x7 and 7x9
Bottom Bracket CeramicSpeed T47A Aluminium cups / CeramicSpeed bearings available for DUB, 24mm, or Ultra-Torque
Cable Routing Internal
Compatible Components Electronic
Brake type Disc
Max Rotor Size 160mm front & rear
Max Chainring 54-tooth
Front Axle 12 x 100mm thru-axle
Rear Axle 12 x 142mm thru-axle
Wheelset Black Inc 28//33
Wheel Size 700c
Max Tire Clearance 32mm Measured
Weight 700g
Manufacturer Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
The new O2 VAM is the definitive aero climbing bike. We didn’t invent this category, but we did perfect it: nothing else this light is as fast, nothing this fast is as light. It’s also extremely stiff, beautifully smooth and descends with the precision, confidence and speed of a fighter pilot. It’s the ultimate choice for riders seeking full-course performance on big days in the mountains, whether you’re riding the Étape du Tour or racing the Tour de France. It’s everything you dreamed of and didn’t think possible, a unicorn among bikes.
Lightness. So much lightness.
The O2 VAM was born to climb, so it’s seriously light, from just 6.4kg out-of-the-box for a 54 with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2. Few disc brake bikes can compete and none of them are aero. Crucially, that figure means the pros can line up with a bike that’s still very close to the 6.8kg minimum once their pedals, cages, transponder and race number are added. One thing we all share with the pros is that when you’re about to take on thousands of metres of climbing, we want the lightest bike possible. The new O2 VAM uses ultra-high-grade materials, tube shapes optimized by super-computers for stiffness-to-weight, and a new manufacturing process so advanced that we built a whole new factory.
A whole lot of aero, too.
Why make an aero climbing bike? Firstly, because the climbs are only part of anyone’s ride and on the rest of any route it’s as important as ever to be aero. Secondly, because the pros climb so fast that aero remains a significant consideration even at typical gradients of 8%. Of course, everyone wants both lightness and low drag, but with aero shapes being heavier, the challenge for a climbing-focused bike is to save the most watts while adding the fewest grams. Our team nailed it.
How aero is it? In the wind tunnel, at effective wind angles of 0-5 degrees (ie a calm day, or headwind to moderate crosswind) the new O2 VAM is only 5W behind the OSTRO VAM, which itself is the fastest aero bike on the market. Across a full sweep of angles, it slashes the gap by 50% versus the previous version. For such a light bike, that’s outrageous. On the road, it means that your climbing bike will be faster than many brands’ much heavier dedicated aero offerings.
Stiffness, handling. Check. Check.
The new O2 VAM is as stiff as the mighty OSTRO VAM and feels inspirational when you stamp on the pedals. You’ll be attacking just to feel it. The handling geometry is shared, too, which means incredible poise at high speed on descents, confidence at big lean angles, and the agility to outmanoeuvre a house fly. After all, a bike for the mountains has to be great on the way down, too.
Frame TeXtreme®, Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pitch-Based Fiber
Fork Factor O2 VAM Aero fork
Seatpost 0 and 25mm setback available
Barstem Black Inc Integrated Barstem Reach 80mm, drop 120mm. Multiple stem lengths and bar widths available
Headset CeramicSpeed SLT 1-1/8″ and 1-3/8″ bearings
Head Tube Diameter 1-1/8″ upper and 1-3/8″ lower
Saddle Rail Clamps 7x7 and 7x9
Bottom Bracket CeramicSpeed T47A Aluminium cups / CeramicSpeed bearings available for DUB, 24mm, or Ultra-Torque
Cable Routing Internal
Compatible Components Electronic
Brake type Disc
Max Rotor Size 160mm front & rear
Max Chainring 54-tooth
Front Axle 12 x 100mm thru-axle
Rear Axle 12 x 142mm thru-axle
Wheelset Black Inc 28//33
Wheel Size 700c
Max Tire Clearance 32mm Measured
Weight 700g
Manufacturer Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
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