12.1 km at 10.3%, the queen-maker of the 2026 Vuelta España Femenina, the brutal L’Angliru climb, demands more from an athlete than perhaps any other mountain on this year’s Women’s WorldTour calendar.
Barbara Malcotti [bike pictured] and our climbers are in good hands, facing the eye-watering gradients atop the Factor O2 VAM aero climbing bike. Mountain-ready, no matter which way you’re tackling them, it’s ready for a full send as the GC battle is settled in Spain.
The first striking detail is the clear-coated carbon finish on the frame, with hologram decals that give the O2 VAM a unique look across various lighting conditions. Then comes the engine room.
Equipped with an integrated barstem and lightweight 28//33 wheelseet from Black Inc, SRAM RED AXS with 48/35 chainring from the steepest slopes, Wahoo Speedlay pedals and ELEMNT ROAM V3 computer, this bike is ready for business.
Full specifications
Frame: TeXtreme®, Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pitch-Based Fiber
Fork: Factor O2 VAM Aero fork
Drivetrain: SRAM RED AXS 48/35
Power meter: Sram Quarq
Wheelset: Black Inc 28//33
Barstem: Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem
Handlebar tape: Super Sticky Kush – Galaxy – White Stars
Pedals: Wahoo Speedplay
Tires: Vittoria Corsa PRO Tubeless-Ready
Bottle cages: Black Inc integrated
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 ROAM V3
