Factor Ostro Vam Carbon Sram Red Road Bike

The Factor Ostro Vam Carbon Sram Red Road Bike is an aero-oriented road race bike built to sprint, survive cobbled classics, and climb with dedicated climbing bikes. The frame is laid up from a blend of TeXtreme, Toray, and Nippon Graphite pitch-based carbon fiber, and it's built around SRAM RED eTAP AXS with an integrated power meter, giving racers wireless 2x12-speed shifting and on-bike power data in one groupset. Factor states this generation is 250 grams lighter and 7 watts quicker than the previous Ostro Vam, largely through the optimized Black Inc 48|58 wheelset. At a claimed 900-gram frame weight, the bike is built to climb like a dedicated climbing bike while holding speed on flatter terrain. Internal cable routing, a CeramicSpeed T47A bottom bracket, and CeramicSpeed SLT headset bearings keep friction low, while disc brakes with 160mm rotors front and rear provide consistent stopping power. Who It's For • Competitive and gran fondo road racers who want a single bike for sprinting, climbing, and rough road surfaces like cobbles. • Riders committed to electronic shifting — this build is compatible with electronic groupsets only, not mechanical. • Riders who want built-in power data: SRAM RED eTAP AXS w/ Power Meter ships with the power meter integrated. • Riders needing wider tires for gravel or all-road riding should look elsewhere; max tire clearance is 32mm, measured. What to Look For • Fit is set through the Black Inc integrated aero barstem (80mm reach, 120mm drop, multiple stem lengths and bar widths) and a seatpost offered in 0mm or 20mm setback — confirm sizing across these options before ordering. • Component tier: SRAM RED eTAP AXS w/ Power Meter is SRAM's top-tier electronic groupset, worth factoring into your budget expectations. • Bottom bracket is a native CeramicSpeed T47A, with CeramicSpeed bearings also available for DUB, 24mm, or Ultra-Torque cranks if you plan to swap components later. Key Features Frame and fork: The frame combines TeXtreme, Toray, and Nippon Graphite pitch-based carbon fiber with the OSTRO Wide Stance Fork, the combination behind the claimed 900-gram frame weight and the stiffness needed for sprinting and out-of-saddle climbing. Groupset and shifting: SRAM RED eTAP AXS w/ Power Meter runs a 2x12-speed drivetrain with a 48/35T crank and 10-33T cassette. Wireless AXS shifting removes cable routing at the shifters, and the integrated power meter gives racers training and pacing data without a third-party unit. Braking: Disc brakes with a max rotor size of 160mm front and rear keep stopping power consistent in wet or dry conditions on the descents this bike is built to handle. Wheels and tires: The Black Inc 48|58 wheelset (48mm front, 58mm rear) is built for 700c wheels with a max tire clearance of 32mm, measured — a depth split balancing aero drag against crosswind handling. Standout technology: CeramicSpeed SLT headset bearings and a CeramicSpeed T47A bottom bracket cut drivetrain and steering friction, internal cable routing keeps the cockpit clean, and the bike ships with Black Inc integrated aero bottle cages included. Rider Intent Summary • Biggest strength: a sub-1,000-gram frame paired with the 48|58 aero wheelset and top-tier SRAM RED eTAP AXS w/ Power Meter, aimed at riders who want climbing weight and aero speed in one frame. • Tradeoff: electronic-only compatibility and a 32mm max tire clearance rule out mechanical-groupset loyalists and riders chasing wider tires. • What makes it different: the OSTRO Wide Stance Fork, CeramicSpeed T47A bottom bracket, and Black Inc integrated aero barstem are purpose-built for this platform rather than carried over from a generic frame. Victory's Take At Victory Bicycle Studio, we see the Ostro Vam Carbon as one of the more versatile race bikes at this price point — one build that covers sprints, climbs, and rough pavement instead of asking a rider to choose. We'd point serious racers who value SRAM's top-tier eTAP AXS and integrated power data toward this build specifically.