Harnessing aerodynamics, lightness, responsiveness and comfort in one bike is no longer a dream. Thanks to Factor's engineers' expert carbon fibre lay-up techniques, commitment to premium materials, and the unique control our their factory offers, the new OSTRO VAM performs in all areas. This isn't just innovation; it's a reimagining of performance on two wheels, all designed to deliver an unmatched cycling experience.
The goal was to create the lightest aero-oriented bike in the pro peloton. The OSTRO VAM is a bike that can be competitive on any terrain. It is ready to win sprints, conquer cobbled classics, and summit the climbs with the best.
Everything we know about blazingly fast bikes was merely the starting point. Using the latest computer modelling tools, the new OSTRO VAM unlocks aero performance gains that had been unthinkable.
Compared to the outgoing model, after 40km, the new OSTRO VAM is a dot in the distance. Compared to its rivals, it’s way out of sight. We focused on refining the front of the bike, where we could influence the airflow the most. Using a Rapid Iterative Design process, we ran simulations on dozens of head tube profiles, considering every transition and surface on the frameset. The result is a true airfoil-type profile along the waterline of the frame. Further wind tunnel testing verified that the new OSTRO VAM outperformsthemarket.
MASTERS OF CARBON
The new OSTRO VAM is a sub-7kg aero weapon, so your crit bike is also your mountainous gran fondo bike and they’re both awesome. This lightness also means that the pros can use their most aero option more of the time (and for big mountain stages with summit finishes, we make the feathery and fast O2 VAM).
What’s more, the uprated stiffness level is mighty, unflinching in the face of even WorldTour watt bombs. Aerodynamics, lightness and stiffness used to be sworn enemies, impossible to bring together. Now we have more of all three in one bike than ever and it’s thanks to our engineers’ tireless work to iterate the carbon fiber lay-up, our investment in top grade materials, and owning our factory which lets us do things the hard way in pursuit of the perfect ride.
Confidence Built In
We can measure and test many things, but not the level of confidence that a bike gives you. It’s a feeling. Building it into a bike is where art meets science, and where our design team’s decades of engineering combine with their decades of riding. The perfectly balanced handling geometry of the new OSTRO VAM – combining cat-like agility with unflappable high-speed stability and on-rails cornering – is carried over from its predecessor, which was loved by pros, customers, and reviewers alike. Greater compliance adds to both the feeling of confidence and comfort over long rides.
Specs
| Frame | TeXtreme®, Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pitch-Based Fiber |
| Fork | OSTRO Wide Stance Fork |
| Seatpost | 0 and 20mm setback available |
| Barstem | Black Inc Integrated Aero 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 48|58 |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Max Tire Clearance | 32mm Measured |
| Weight | 900g |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES | Black Inc Aero Integrated Bottle Cages |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |