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sigma
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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
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by AZR3

Seems like a slightly lighter and cheaper OPEN UP

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Erwin
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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.

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Erwin wrote:
Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:39 pm
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.
I like my 02 as well. Maybe this can replace one of my bikes. I agree, 420mm chainstay maybe a bit long.
- Factor Ostro VAM Disc
- Factor LS Disc
- Specialized Aethos Disc
- Sturdy Ti Allroad Disc
- Guru Praemio R Disc

sigma
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kode54 wrote:
Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:42 pm
Erwin wrote:
Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:39 pm
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.
I like my 02 as well. Maybe this can replace one of my bikes. I agree, 420mm chainstay maybe a bit long.
I also like my Factor O2 VAM a lot. I don't think this can take 650b wheels either unfortunately....
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gwerziou
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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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kode54 wrote:
Erwin wrote:
Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:39 pm
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.
I like my 02 as well. Maybe this can replace one of my bikes. I agree, 420mm chainstay maybe a bit long.
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.


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kode54
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I guess maybe I'll have to try one. Framesets are 3 weeks out.
- Factor Ostro VAM Disc
- Factor LS Disc
- Specialized Aethos Disc
- Sturdy Ti Allroad Disc
- Guru Praemio R Disc

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gwerziou wrote:
Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:33 pm
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.
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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alexneumuller wrote:
Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:07 am
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?

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 am
alexneumuller wrote:
Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:07 am
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?

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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zmjones wrote:
gwerziou wrote:
Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:33 pm
what is wrong with bb86? i've never had a problem. the shimano standards seem fine.
Nothing. Mine has worked perfectly for the last 7 years despite 3 different crankset models.


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ultimobici wrote:
Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:09 pm
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.
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.

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kode54
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What was the up charge to do a custom paint?

Curious...if you care to disclose the additional amount.
alexneumuller wrote:
Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:52 am
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 am
alexneumuller wrote:
Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:07 am
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?

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

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