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Human Powered Health is proud to reveal the new team edition Factor OSTRO VAM.
This new frame in Factor’s road racing lineup was designed for all-around speed and shaped around precisely managed aerodynamic gains. Using Factor’s ‘front-to-back’ approach to balance weight, stiffness and aerodynamics, the bike was designed, tested and manufactured in-house by Factor.
Each iteration underwent hundreds of simulations throughout the development cycle before wind tunnel verification and real-world testing. Key areas of optimization on the new OSTRO VAM include the fork, head tube, top tube, and seat post.
Factor’s rapid design iteration, analysis and optimization process has resulted in a 70-gram reduction in drag. This accounts for a seven-watt saving compared to the previous OSTRO VAM frame. Also, thanks to the new aerodynamics, the faster the bike rides, the better the aero benefits.
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Also present, the new Black Inc 48/58 wheelset delivers speed in all conditions. Providing a predictable ride feel without compromising on weight or aerodynamics, the rounded profile is optimized for 28mm tires with a 23mm internal rim width. In turn, this promotes aerodynamic performance and gives the rider greater control in crosswinds. At 1,270 grams a pair, the Black Inc 48/58 wheelset is the perfect complement to the OSTRO VAM.
Each gram has been modeled, tested, and proven to deliver aerodynamic benefits and elevate the OSTRO VAM’s point-and-shoot ride feel. With a frame weight of 820 grams in a size 54 (painted), savings have been drawn from both Factor’s aerodynamic improvements and in response to recently updated UCI tube width regulations.
The bike is topped off with eye-catching components from Black Inc, Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Sport tires and Wahoo technologies, making this aero-speed machine the ultimate modern-day racer.
Full specifications
Frame: TeXtreme®, Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pitch-Based Fiber
Fork: OSTRO Wide Stance Fork
Drivetrain: SRAM Red eTap
Power meter: Sram Quarq
Wheelset: Black Inc 48/58
Barstem: Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem Reach 80mm, drop 120mm
Seatpost: 2024 Factor OSTRO VAM
Handlebar tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush Star Fade – Oil Slick w/ Oil Slick Plugs
Pedals: Wahoo Speedplay
Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Sport
Bottle cages: Arundel
Headset: CeramicSpeed SLT 1-1/8″ and 1-3/8″ bearings
Front axle: 12 x 100mm thru-axle
Rear axle: 12 x 142mm thru-axle
Max tire clearance: 32mm Measured
Computer: Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V2
