ViSTA - Factor Bikes

Factor ViSTA; the ultimate all-road endurance machine. Atypical of the breed, ViSTA was designed and engineered to ride longer and faster, pairing discovery on any road surface with performance. Developed for the most demanding of riders, those who range as much as race, ViSTA unlocks roads less traveled, rendering possible what was once considered inaccessible.

ViSTA signature all-road geometry is purpose-built for under power with excellent handling traits to keep you in control, wherever you ride it – and you can ride it just about anywhere.

The Factor ViSTA; the heart of a thoroughbred with the soul of a mudder.

ViSTA is designed as a system-integrated chassis comprised of frame, fork, barstem and seatpost for the ultimate all-road endurance performance.

$4,799*

ViSTA Chassis Base MSRP

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All Factor bike models are sold as a chassis or rolling chassis. The ViSTA Chassis includes the frame, fork, barstem, seatpost, headset, and bottom bracket. A rolling chassis adds in a set of Black Inc. wheels.

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Built to go further, faster.

With exhaustive development and testing of the ViSTA’s carbon layup, Factor’s engineers designed carbon layups optimized to mitigate shock and enhance off-road vibration absorption.

To ensure a smooth and stable ride, the specifically optimized seatstays along with the upper portion of the downtube and fork legs contribute to comfortable and controlled riding over long distances.

Maintaining Factor’s characteristic torsional BB stiffness, the ViSTA features our continuous downtube-to-chainstay “power-drive” construction.The ViSTA uses it’s torsionally stiff headtube-downtube junction along with it’s OTIS AR external fork and barstem to provide excellent front wheel tracking and cornering precision for confidence inspiring descending.

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VISTA’S signature all-road geometry is purpose-built for under power with excellent handling traits to keep you in control, wherever you ride it – and you can ride it just about anywhere.

Special care has been paid to the fork trail and BB drop to maintain consistent handling across all sizes, resulting in a stable yet responsive machine, hallmark traits of all Factor bikes.

With geometry deliberately built around 30 to 35mm tyre sizes, VISTA’S handling characteristics lack the compromises associated with accommodating larger tyre sizes.

The balanced combination of the stack and reach with the OTIS-AR barstem combined with VISTA’s all-road, size-specific carbon layup puts the rider in the optimal position to race, further and longer.

Internal cable routing remains hidden from the shifters to the derailleurs, thanks to the OTIS headset system. FACTOR’s legendary carbon manufacturing expertise is evident where it’s not easily seen; internally routed cables benefit from inner tube surfaces rendered clean and smooth by the painstaking production process.

Detailed Design for All-Roading

Flat-backed Seatpost

The flat-back VISTA AR seatpost profile offers enhanced compliance compared to a round seatpost, while the elaborated long fiber carbon layup avoids bobbing under power.

Power Drive Drivetrain

The continuous downtube-to-chainstays structure provides minimum energy loss and maximum drivetrain efficiency. A BBright bottom bracket shell and asymmetric wide downtube delivers torsional stiffness while allowing plenty of tyre clearance.

Optimized Seatstays

The seat stays are designed to absorb the irregularities of the road. The thin section and upper curvature of the seat stays, as well as the fine-tuned carbon layup, soak up the small bumps and cracks to increase tyre traction and control.

ONE Total Integration System

Standing for ONE Total Integration System, the OTIS design delivers excellent steering accuracy, and ease of setup while hiding all cables and brake hoses internally.

The ViSTA features an all-road optimized version of this system. Not just tested in the lab, the initial prototype components saw many miles under aggressive riders and conditions to arrive at the final carbon layup and material selection. The fork legs’ carbon layup has been optimised for shock and vibration absorption, while remaining torsionally stiff thanks to the external, double clamp design and solid barstem connection.

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Other Features

Hidden Fender Mounts

The ViSTA frame and fork include hidden fender mounts to keep the wheels turning in all conditions. When not in use, the mounts’ elegant design don’t add visual clutter or weight yet remain readily accessible for simple fender installation.

Drivetrain Options

Compatible with 1X and 2X chainsets and either mechanical or electronic drivetrains. The ViSTA chassis includes a removable FD hanger, a 1X cover and all grommets needed electronic drivetrain cables.

Optimized Tyre Clearance

The frame has clearance for up to 35mm tyres, but is optimized for tyres from 30 to 35mm. Focusing this range is intentional in order to avoid the poor handling associated with larger tyres.

Our Craft

At the Factor Carbon Lab our team of designers and engineers tested countless tube shape iterations in the relentless pursuit of speed, performance and aesthetic perfection.

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Geometry

Vista Geometry

Size	49	52	54	56	58
Stack	530	546	566	588	610
Reach	363	370	379	386	394
Seat Tube Angle	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°
Top Tube Length	520	532	547	560	575
Head Tube Angle	70.6°	71.1°	72.4°	72.5°	72.5°
Fork Offset	58	58	48	48	48
Fork Trail	61	58	60	60	60
Chainstay Length	415	415	418	418	418
BB Drop	77.5	77.5	75	75	75
Seat Tube	448	465	502	525	548
Stand Over Height	732	749	782	804	825

Specifications

Vista Specifications Chart

		Brand	Model	Specification
Frame Set	Frame	Factor	Vista	RBi Carbon All-Road
	Fork	Factor	Vista	RBi Carbon All-Road
	Seat Post	Factor	Vista	RBi Carbon All-Road. 15mm setback
	Barstem	Factor	Otis Vista All-Road	Reach 80mm, drop 125mm. Multiple stem lengths and bar widths available
	Headset	Cane Creek	110 Series	1-1/8" bearings
	BB	CeramicSpeed	PF4630	Aluminium cups / CeramicSpeed bearings with Wheels MFG 24mm BBRight Reducers/Adapters
Components	Wheelset	Black Inc	Black Thirty Disk	30mm deep, 21mm inner wide carbon Tubless compatible rim, with CeramicSpeed bearing centerlock hubs
	Bar Tape	Factor	Hi Grip tape	Anti-Slip, Shock Absorbing