# Factor Bikes

> Factor Bikes is a high-performance bicycle manufacturer and engineering-first brand that designs, prototypes and manufactures carbon-fibre frames in-house. Founded in its modern form in 2016 by carbon-fibre pioneer Rob Gitelis (with co-ownership from four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome since 2021), Factor builds UCI-legal racing bikes across road, gravel, mountain, triathlon/TT and velodrome disciplines. Tagline: "Never Status Quo."

Storefront: factorbikes.com (default USD pricing, region selector in header). Customer contact via the on-site form; general enquiries to sales@factorbikes.com. Platform: Shopify Oxygen (Hydrogen-based headless storefront).

## Brand

- [Homepage](https://factorbikes.com/): Current campaigns and featured builds
- [Our History](https://factorbikes.com/about/our-history): From Rob Gitelis in Taiwan (1996) and BF1 Systems (Norfolk, 2013) to the 2016 modern brand launch
- [Our Mission](https://factorbikes.com/about/our-mission): "Engineer. Design. Evolve." — the brand's design philosophy
- [Who We Are](https://factorbikes.com/about/who-we-are): The team and the company
- [Factor Racing](https://factorbikes.com/factor-racing): Pro team and athlete programme
- [News & Stories](https://factorbikes.com/news): Race reports, product launches and brand journalism

## Road bikes

- [All road bikes](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/road-bikes): Category landing page
- [OSTRO VAM](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/ostro-vam): The Factor OSTRO VAM is a sub-7kg aero road bike. 250g lighter and 7W faster than its predecessor. Nothing this fast weighs this little. Raced at the WorldTour. (900g frame, 32mm tire clearance, sizes 45–61. From $5,999)
- [ONE](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/one): The Factor ONE is a UCI-compliant aero road bike engineered to the absolute limits of what's now possible. The world's fastest road bike, built to win. (Bayonet fork with chin fairing, integrated bar-stem cockpit, 34mm tire clearance. From $7,599)
- [O2 VAM](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/o2-vam): The Factor O2 VAM is a carbon aero climbing bike from 6.4kg. Nothing else this light is as fast. Nothing this fast is as light. The definitive aero climbing bike. (From 6.4kg with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2; 5W behind the OSTRO VAM in the wind tunnel. From $6,899)
- [MONZA](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/monza): The Factor MONZA is a carbon road bike built for those who race Sunday and train Monday. WorldTour handling and aerodynamics in a real-world, race-ready package. (In-frame storage saves up to 6W vs a saddle bag. 34mm tire clearance, UDH compatible. From $4,099)
- [MONZA VEXX Edition 2026](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/monza-vexx-edition-2026): The Factor MONZA VEXX Edition offers a race-ready carbon road frameset featuring the unmistakable VEXX graphic design raced at Paris-Roubaix. (Graphic by Belgian artist VEXX; paired with Black Inc FIFTY EIGHT wheels. From $4,399)
- [Bugatti Factor ONE](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/bugatti-factor-one): The Bugatti Factor ONE is a limited-edition luxury road bike combining Bugatti's design DNA with Factor's advanced engineering and carbon frame technology. (Non-UCI-legal, 250 numbered units worldwide. 147mm wider fork stance vs UCI 115mm limit. Black Inc Bugatti Hyper 62 wheels, SRAM Red AXS with Bugatti-branded carbon-Ti components, Dancing Elephant emblem. From $23,599)

## Gravel bikes

- [All gravel bikes](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/gravel-bikes): Category landing page
- [ALUTO](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/aluto) — Race Balance: The Factor ALUTO is a race-bred carbon gravel bike. Agile, centred, and built to go long. From dirty short courses to 300km adventures. For riders who do it all. (47mm rear / 52mm front tire clearance; 1x and 2x compatible; UDH and dropper-post compatible. In-frame storage. From $4,099)
- [SARANA](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/sarana) — Race Endurance: Designed for fast gravel racing over long distances, the Factor SARANA combines performance handling, stability, comfort, and wide 57 mm tyre clearance. (Leaf-spring seat-stay system, 425mm chainstays across all sizes, T47 wide bottom bracket, 30.9mm dropper-post compatible, compatible with rigid and 30mm-travel forks. Sizes 49–58cm. Developed with 2025 Unbound XL champion Rob Britton. From $5,199)
- [Ostro Gravel](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/ostro-gravel) — Race Speed: The Factor OSTRO Gravel takes its win-everywhere mentality from the OSTRO VAM. Developed to dominate with aero, handling, stiffness and low weight. 45mm tyre clearance. (Available in 700c and 650b. 900g frame. Electronic-only drivetrains, disc brakes only. From $5,999)

## Mountain bikes

- [All mountain bikes](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/mountain-bikes): Category landing page
- [Lando XC Fox](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/lando-xc-fox): The Factor LANDO XC FOX Premium Package with Black Inc 27 carbon wheels. Build your full suspension carbon XC frameset with FOX Factory suspension. (FOX Factory 34 fork, FOX Float SL vertical shock and FOX Transfer SL dropper; 110–120mm travel; 2.4-inch tire clearance with mud; 2100g frame including shock. From $5,199)
- [Lando HT](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/lando-ht): The Factor LANDO HT is a carbon hardtail 29er built to shred the competition. For XC racers, gravel crossover riders, and marathon enthusiasts. Suspension or rigid fork. (850g frame, 2.4-inch tire clearance. From $3,599)

## Triathlon & time trial

- [All TT/triathlon bikes](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/triathlon-bikes): Category landing page
- [SLiCK](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/slick): The Factor SLiCK is a dedicated triathlon bike built for pure performance. OSTRO VAM-derived aerodynamics combined with practical integration for Ironman and half-Ironman racing. (In-frame storage; standard 1-1/8" steerer for easy travel; 32mm tire clearance, 1250g frame. From $5,499)
- [HANZŌ](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/hanzo): The Factor HANZŌ is a UCI-compliant time trial bike engineered to the absolute limit of current design regulations. Purpose-built for serious TT and fast triathlon racing. (31% reduced projected area vs the SLiCK; one-piece fork + mono-riser. 28mm tire clearance, 1150g frame. From $6,899)

## Velodrome / track

- [All track bikes](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/track-bikes): Category landing page
- [HANZŌ Track](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/hanzo-track): The Factor HANZŌ Track is a carbon pursuit track bike developed for the Australian national team. Purpose-built for velodrome racing at the highest level in the world. (Wide-stance fork, paired with Black Inc ZERO Track wheels; 23mm tire clearance. From $11,299)
- [HANZŌ Track Paris Edition](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/hanzo-track-paris-edition): The Factor HANZŌ Track Paris Edition is the pursuit bike raced at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Handcrafted carbon layup, Black Inc ZERO Track wheels, built for world record speed. (From $59,999)
- [Raiden](https://factorbikes.com/bikes/raiden-track): The Factor RAIDEN is a carbon velodrome track bike for mass-start racing. Born from HANZŌ Track and OSTRO VAM development, built to dominate Sprint, Madison, and Omnium events. (Standard T47x68mm bottom bracket and round steerer for easy fit. From $4,899)

## Equipment and lifestyle

- [Equipment](https://factorbikes.com/equipment): Black Inc wheels and components (Factor's in-house brand) plus parts and accessories
- [Emporium](https://factorbikes.com/emporium): Apparel and lifestyle goods
- [Prisma Studio](https://factorbikes.com/prisma-studio): PRISMA STUDIO+ custom paint programme — base, accent, logo and seatpost colours, gloss or matte, hand-painted in-house

## Support

- [FAQs](https://factorbikes.com/faqs): Common questions on ordering, fit, components and shipping
- [Warranty](https://factorbikes.com/warranty): Limited Lifetime Warranty on frames and framesets for the original owner; 1-year on Factor components; governed by laws of England and Wales
- [Product Registration](https://factorbikes.com/product-registration): Required within 15 days of purchase to activate warranty; serial code is on the underside of the bottom bracket
- [Delivery & Returns](https://factorbikes.com/delivery-returns): Free worldwide delivery on bikes and framesets (many country exclusions, see page); 14-day return window with 4.5% restocking fee; complete bike build/delivery typically 30–120 days
- [Product Manuals](https://factorbikes.com/product-manuals): Owner and assembly manuals for every Factor frame
- [Size Guide](https://factorbikes.com/size-guide): Frame sizing — Factor will provide a personalised recommendation based on a submitted measurement form
- [Find a Retailer](https://factorbikes.com/find-a-retailer): Authorised Factor dealer locator
- [Contact Us](https://factorbikes.com/contact-us): Contact form; sales@factorbikes.com

## Policies

- [Terms & Conditions](https://factorbikes.com/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://factorbikes.com/privacy-policy)

## Optional

- [llms-full.txt](https://factorbikes.com/llms-full.txt): Expanded version with full-text descriptions