Factor launches Monza as an aero race bike for the masses

Factor wheels out MONZA road bike

Factor Bikes has launched the MONZA, a new road bike that is ‘designed to offer elite-level performance with everyday usability.’ Named after the Italian motor racing circuit, the MONZA draws on the design of the OSTRO VAM – Factor’s flagship model used in WorldTour competition by the Israel–Premier Tech team. The new bike retains an aero-optimised frame and high stiffness-to-weight ratio, while refining materials and design features to reduce c…

Factor Bikes announces all-new Monza

Factor Bikes has announced the new Monza performance road race bike, something the brand says integrates the latest technology from across Factor’s portfolio. The Monza is “optimised for racers seeking the perfect balance between high performance and everyday practicality.” Taking its name from one of the world’s most iconic racing circuits, the Monza is built on the industry-leading engineering of the Ostro Vam to deliver raw performance and re…

First Look: Factor Monza—WorldTour DNA, Rider‑Friendly Design

The new Factor Bikes Monza is a performance‑road race bike built on the same engineering that made the Ostro VAM. However, whereas the Factor VAM is a cutting‑edge flagship, the Monza democratizes that race‑winning tech, stripped of needless complexity and cost. So, every day racers can tap into elite performance without breaking the bank. (All Photos: Factor Bikes) What is the Factor Monza?  The Monza is a new road machine from Factor Bikes’ te…

Like the Factor Ostro VAM but not the £10k pricetag? Meet the £6,500 Factor Monza

Cyclist Like the Factor Ostro VAM but not the £10k pricetag? Meet the £6,500 Factor Monza Factor has launched the Monza, a more affordable bike based on the design and tech of the Ostro VAM. There have been a few changes to lower production costs, while retaining the same overall appearance, comparable geometry and, it claims, similar aerodynamics. The Monza also has 34mm tyre clearance and in-frame storage. It’s sold as full builds with either …

Factor launches Monza as an aero race bike for the masses

New Factor road bike retains many of the features of the Ostro VAM, but with simplified construction