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Mountain-ready no matter which way you’re tackling them, the lightweight O2 VAM climbing bike from Factor is ready for Ruth Edwards to send it on the steep stuff.
The first striking detail is the clear-coated carbon finish on the frame with hologram decals that give the O2 VAM a unique look in various light settings. Also noticeable is the revered Factor seatpost set at a 25-degree angle. Then comes the engine room.
Equipped with an integrated barstem and wheelseets from Black Inc, SRAM Red eTap, Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Sport tires and Wahoo Speedlay pedals and ELEMNT BOLT V2 computer, this bike is ready for business.
Check out the build below.
Frame: TeXtreme®, Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pitch-Based Fiber
Fork: Factor O2 VAM Aero fork
Drivetrain: SRAM Red eTap
Power meter: Sram Quarq
Wheelset: Black Inc 28//33
Barstem: Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem
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
Bike built by mechanic Etienne Kooreman.
