The new Factor O2 VAM It was developed hand in hand with the riders of the Team Israel-Premier TechThe athletes expressed the desire for a bike where aerodynamic efficiency could be an aid in the fastest stages, without negatively impacting the weight on the scale. Furthermore, the athletes requested a lower stiffness than the Ostro VAM.
This is the fourth generation of the O2 VAM (discovered at the Tour de France in recent days), a bicycle that throughout its evolution has always aimed first and foremost at satisfying lovers of climbs and impossible gradients. Let's go into detail.
O2 VAM, what changes
The first thing that catches the eye is the extended seat tube significantly upwards, which is not interrupted in the area where it crosses the horizontal. The pipe presents a sort of real rear channel which has a dual task. The first is to keep aligned the saddle support, the second is to contribute in the vibration dissipationThe profile gives life to a truly integrated, with the seatpost fitting into the top of the seat tube. The range of saddle height customization is wide. Furthermore, the horizontal becomes noticeably flattened as it slides towards the steering column.
Compared to previous versions the shapes of the pipes change completely, because of the new limits/standards imposed by the UCI.
The new Factor O2 VAM It also kicks off a renewed production and carbon processing phase by the company, also thanks to a new production siteSpecifically, the carbon skin cutting technique allows for a lighter product, free of defects (especially in the internal sections) where even the rigidity of the profiles themselves is not sacrificed.
The frame is a blend of fibers: T1000, M60J and also TexTreme.The main triangle is a true monoblock which is born from a single mold, while the rear stays (the down tubes and the seat stays) are applied at a later stage. The project was developed considering 28mm tires as the reference, but the The fork and rear end allow clearance for tires up to 32" wide..
Sizes and configurations
Seven sizes available (45, 49 and 52, 54 and 56, 58 and 61), for two frame kits and six complete bicycles. The two frame kits are the version Premium (730 grams declared in size 54), which has a list price of 6.049 euros and the Premium Black Inc. which also includes the new 28/33 wheels (1146 grams declared), with a price list of 8.599 euros.
The Factor O2 VAM With the Shimano Dura Ace drivetrain, it has a list price of €11.299, while the Ultegra version costs €9.499. Moving on to the SRAM builds: Red AXS with a power meter has a list price of €11.699, while without the power meter the price drops to €11.349. The two builds with the new Force AXS cost €9.699 with the power meter, and €9.499 without. Three color combinations are available, in addition to the Prisma Studio customizations.
