Are factor bikes any good?
Are factor bikes any good?
The Factor O2 is a great ride too, justifying its premium price tag. I was particularly impressed with its handling on fast downhill runs, when its straight line handling was right at the top end of bikes I’ve ridden, holding a line and maintaining stability when other bikes often become twitchy.
What country is factor bikes from?
Norfolk, England
OUR HERITAGE In 2007 Factor Bikes was born in an industrial unit in Norfolk, England.
Who started factor bikes?
founder John Bailey
Back in 2012, Factor Bikes founder John Bailey decided that, despite five years of relative success, enough was enough.
Who makes Factorbikes?
bf1systems
Shortly after his first ride on the Vis Vires, Baden cultivated a partnership with some cycling industry experts and, along with Vis Vires engineer Rob Gitelis, purchased Factor Bikes from bf1systems.
What does VAM stand for Factor bikes?
Well, VAM is an acronym for velocita ascensionale media, an Italian term used to describe the rate at which a rider can climb (average ascending speed). It’s a subliminal and tasteful cue that adds impetus to the bike’s lightweight demeanour. Related articles. Best road bikes. Best carbon road bikes.
What is a good VAM cycling?
VAM is usually expressed as metres per hour (m/h) and winners of mountain stages in grand tours typically climb at more than 1500m/h while most club cyclists are capable of climbing somewhere in the range between 700 and 900m/h.
Where are factor bikes built?
‘Our frames are made in our factory in Xiamen, China, 259km from here. In Taiwan we do the research and design, testing, sanding, paint and assembly, but Xiamen is where our factory makes our raw product.
Why are bikes made in Taiwan?
Taiwan was the obvious answer. Taiwan’s quality bike production came up when the US Dollar took a dump in the late 80s and Japanese-made bikes got too expensive. Much of the skill and mastery required to produce high quality bike frames migrated from Japan to Taiwan at that time.
Where are Canyon bikes made?
Taiwan
Canyon Frames Canyon’s frames are all made in Taiwan, which is where they are assembled before being shipped to various bike shops and retail locations around the world. However, the parent company for Canyon bikes is none other than Trek Bicycles.
Where are Cervelo frames made?
Frame/Bike Point of Origin: Cervelo bikes are engineered and designed in Canada and manufactured in Asia. Cervelo does have a R&D facility in the U.S. that produces limited runs of the top of the line bike, the Cervelo R5ca and the P5x is produced in conjunction with HED in Minnesota.
What does factor VAM mean?
velocità ascensionale media
$4800.00. $4800.00. If you’ve never come across the term VAM, it stands for velocità ascensionale media – Italian for ‘average ascent speed’. For pro cyclists it’s a key measure of climbing capability. Manage a VAM of more than 1,700Vm/h (vertical metres per hour) and you could probably win a Grand Tour.
What is average VAM?