Not all racers are pros. Across the world, passionate competitors balance family, careers, and life’s responsibilities while still pushing themselves to their limits on the bike. Their "World Championships" happen at local crits, club races, fast group rides, and solo breakaways at dawn. They commute to work, train in the dark, race on weekends, and push for personal bests whenever they ride. The MONZA is built for those who want to win on Sunday and train on Monday. It’s a true high-performance race bike that balances speed, efficiency, and real-world usability, without unnecessary complexity. The Factor MONZA is not a step down—it’s a step in the right direction.
The Factor MONZA embodies the essence of the OSTRO VAM but refines the formula to reach more racers. It delivers race-winning performance without excessive complexity. Every refinement serves a purpose: maintaining speed, stiffness, and handling, while optimizing materials and components for a streamlined, practical approach.
Utility driven; performance oriented
The MONZA carries this racing pedigree forward in a refined, streamlined package. This is not an entry-level bike, it’s a purebred race machine, tuned for those who train, race, and push their limits day-in and day-out. Instead of chasing marginal gains at the expense of real-world usability, the Factor MONZA delivers true race performance in an optimised, practical package. Designed to accommodate the needs of the cyclists who work hard and play hard, high performance non-negotiables like WorldTour level handling, aerodynamics, and stiffness levels live side-by-side with practical features like sleek mounting options for lights and in-frame storage. The geometry has been adapted to the bike’s all-around use scenarios, offering a democratic fit, which includes a slightly higher stack height to help open up hip angles.
Future-Proofed Design
Supporting wider tubeless tyres, clean cable integration, UDH compatibility, and an adaptable fit to ensure long-term performance, the MONZA focuses on the needs of the dedicated amateur racer. It fills the utility gaps left by the bikes intended to be raced at the WorldTour level. Recognizing that most committed amateurs will be riding their bikes to and from races, having up to 34 mm as measured tyre clearance allows for athletes to negotiate the frequently rougher roads found on city streets, while the ability to fit a UDH now or at a later date will simplify choices and enhances the MONZA’s overall longevity.
Rider-Specific Engineering
Smart, integrated solutions for lights, radar, and storage, means the MONZA is designed for racers who train early, ride long, and race hard. In-frame storage in the down tube eliminates the need for a saddle bag, ensuring the MONZA retains its clean, aero line without compromising an athlete’s need to be self-sufficient. The HB04 Black Inc Barstem offers the aero advantages of a one-piece barstem while enhancing the versatility of the set-up with a shape that can accommodate all hand sizes and the super durable Black Inc Computer/Go Pro mount. Included are design features intended to ensure easy build-up and maintenance such as the round steerer tube with 1.5-inch upper and lower bearings, a standard T47a bottom bracket, and seatpost battery space.
Specs
| Frame | Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pan-Based Fiber |
| Fork | MONZA Wide Stance Fork |
| Seatpost | 0 and 25mm setback available |
| Barstem | Black Inc Integrated Barstem Reach 75mm, drop 116mm. Multiple stem lengths and bar widths available |
| Headset | 1.5″ bearings |
| Head Tube Diameter | 1.5″ upper and lower |
| Saddle Rail Clamps | 7x7 and 7x9 |
| Bottom Bracket | Standard Package: n/a
SRAM DUB T47a / FSA (SH24) |
| 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 45 |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Max Tire Clearance | 34mm Measured |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Groupset Specs
| Groupset | SRAM FORCE AXS E1 w/ Power Meter |
| Speed | 2x12-speed |
| Crank | 48/35T |
| Cassette | 10-33T |
| Rotors | 160mm |
Wheelset Specs
| Wheelset | Black Inc FORTY FIVE |
| Spokes | 24 Aero Butted straight pull |
| Nipples | Internal Brass Nipple |
| Weights | 1595g (Front: 700g, Rear: 895g)
*Weight excludes tubeless tape and certain metal parts. |
| Compatibility | Shimano HG 10/11 speed cassette
SRAM 10/11 speed cassette / SRAM 12 speed cassette
Campagnolo 11/12 speed cassette |
| Hub | Front: HU-03B Alloy Body
Rear: Aluminum Body, 24 tooth 3-pawl + 3 leaf spring freehub |
| Hub Width | Front: 100mm / Rear: 142mm |
| Axle type | 12mm Thru Axle |
| Bearings | Stainless Steel |
| Brake interface | Center Lock |
| ASTM Classification | Level 1- Suitable for road riding (only) |
| Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Finish | UD glossy clearcoat |
| Type interface | Tubeless and Clincher (inner tube) |
| Recommended tyre size | 700c x 28mm |
| Rim height | Front, Rear: 45mm |
| Rim width | Internal: 21mm / External: 27mm |
| Decals | Water Transfer |
| Assembly | The FORTY FIVE disc brake wheels are hand built by artisanal wheel builders and inspected with the latest electronic machines. This process gurantees that every single wheel's quality, performance and reliability. |
36cm x 80mm
36cm x 90mm
36cm x 100mm
36cm x 110mm
36cm x 120mm
36cm x 130mm
38cm x 80mm
38cm x 90mm
38cm x 100mm
38cm x 110mm
38cm x 120mm
38cm x 130mm
40cm x 80mm
40cm x 90mm
40cm x 100mm
40cm x 110mm
40cm x 120mm
40cm x 130mm
Seatpost Setback Options:0mm Setback
25mm Setback
Frame Size Options:45
49
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54
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