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Velo tested the Factor ONE for 1,400 miles
Velo put the Factor ONE through 1,400 miles and two double centuries of real-world testing, running it with a custom 1x drivetrain swap.
The test bike carried SRAM RED XPLR with a 48t chainring and 10-46 cassette, Zipp 454 NSW front and Zipp 858 NSW rear wheels, and Goodyear Eagle F1 R Z29 Aero tires. Weight came in at 7.57kg as claimed by Factor and 7.77kg as built, ready to ride minus pedals, at a $14,199 price tag. «After two double centuries, a 1x drivetrain swap, and real-world aero testing, I know this bike inside and out. Here is why it's one of the best I've ever ridden.» That's a different kind of endorsement than a drag number — it comes from miles, not a fan spinning air.
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