Factor Ostro VAM Soho Mix
Factor Ostro VAM Soho
I bought one of those fancy acrylic photography stands. I'm a proper bike photog now. For the purists, this is how you shoot a bike according to "the rules". Stem's up, crank in line with the chainstay, big ring mid way through the cog and pedal flat (if you've got a system that allows that).
Zipp 404 Firecrest Wheels with Pirelli Pzero TLR Tubeless 28mm
The pzero's are mounted tubeless and are basically a perfect fit for the wheel. They don't bulge out like other tires and the cornering with 23mm internal width is fairly confidence inspiring.
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Shimano Ultegra Di2 8170
12 speed is interesting and the biggest effect I've found so far is that I need to shift more often mid cassette to get the correct cadence. Front shifting is much faster on the new 12 speed.
Wahoo Powrlink Zero
Single sided powermeter from Wahoo seems rather solid. No complaints here as of yet.
Ceramic Speed Bottom Bracket
Pretty much what you would expect from a bike such as the Factor Ostro VAM. The BB is solid and there has not been any creaks just yet.
Peaty's x Chris King MK2 Tubeless Valves
These are great, some of the best valves you can buy for tubeless by a country mile.
Built up by Chris at Velo Tech Centre in Bronte
https://velotechcentre.com.au/
Chris took on the build from start to finish and the quality was absolutely on point. If you're looking for an experienced bike mechanic in Sydney, these guys know their stuff.
Build Specs
Factor Ostro size 52
Ultegra 8170 Di2
Wahoo Powrlink Zero Powermeter
Zipp 404 Firecrest Wheelset with 28mm Pirelli Pzero TLR Race Tubeless
Shimano Pro Stealth Carbon Saddle
Complete build as seen comes in at 7.55kg's - lighter than my Factor O2 Disc!
First Impressions
Damn it feels fast, comfy and stiff out of the saddle. Much nicer sprinting with this compared to my O2. I'll have to get out and about soon on the Factor Ostro to really test it out.
