Description

Limited availability of these Factor O2 Disc framesets in a special Black/Gold colorway. The package includes O2 Disc frame and O2 Svelte Disc Fork, CeramicSpeed headset. This is a perfect opportunity to purchase a true masterpiece frameset and the revelation within the peloton as a true all-rounder. This is a factory authorized sale and all O2 Disc framesets come with full manufacturer's warranty.
Factor has mastered the processes of Computer Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and frame laminate design with it's Fibersim optimization program, using the only the absolutely necessary types and amounts of carbon fiber and resin for each frame. The company wastes as little material as is possible, and believes that frames are no the place for waste material. Each O2 frameset is now built with Toray's Nippon Graphite Pan Based Fiber which is more accessible and marginally easier to work with than the first gen O2 materials, while providing almost identical strength and ride quality when laid up as it is here. The exacting build process, zero waste, highly informed engineering, and optimal materials combine to deliver a lightweight frameset that you will want to ride for hours every time you clip in. Just ask the pro's who have ridden it. There is one other tangible benefit to the new construction, a 30mm max tire width with the O2 frame and fork.
The combination of dynamic tubes shapes, sizes and transitions with the O2 Disc Svelte fork provides a perfectly balanced ride. The blended fork crown/headtube junction and sculpted lowers minimize the surface area of the fork and allow the crown to mesh perfectly with the frame. At the same time the design also elicits an incredible smooth and controlled ride quality, at a low overall weight. Both the Svelte Disc fork and O2 rear triangle easily accept 30mm road tires, without the looking oversized when smaller tires are preferred. Given the slim nature of the fork, most riders will be amazed at the lateral stiffness and cornering capability, and blown away by the compliance, even over the roughest surfaces. Those characteristics reflect the material knowledge and construction genius that Factor brings to the table. The O2’s Svelte fork employs a 1⅛" to 1⅜" tapered steerer, which precisely and effortlessly glides while turning on the provided Ceramic Speed headset.
The tubeset flows outward from the headtube junction, with shapes that deliver the strength, comfort and power transfer you expect, with a sleek and refined appearance. You will recognize the now common aerodynamic approach of abbreviated, somewhat squared off rear shape of the vertical tubes, which allow air to flow and fill behind, reducing drag and adding some push forward. The design is very effective for bike stability and handling in any wind, and defeats lateral torsion for rock steady power and energy transfer. The more more rounded and curved shapes combine with the judicious use of proper carbon fiber to produce the vertical compliance and smooth ride that never feels flexy or wasteful. The aerodynamic features also include the carefully positioned and executed internal cable routing system (for both mechanical and electronic systems), and Di2 junction box mount. At first glance you may wonder how the seatpost is adjusted and fastened, but if you look under the toptube and seattube junction, you'll see the bolt access. This is one of the cleanest frame designs you will ever see, and whether you opt for Di2, mechanical, or eTap, the final result can be stunning to behold.
Factor builds the O2 Disc with flat mount disc mounts and 12/142mm thru-axle rear, 12/100mm thru-axle front road dropouts for improved stiffness, disc alignment and safety. A BBright bottom bracket standard shell helps define the massive oversized, asymmetric lower junction of the frame. You will need a 27.2mm seatpost, in 350mm minimum length. The Factor O2 Disc is set-up with a front derailleur braze-on mount for your convenience, and as you'd expect the full carbon rear dropout features a replaceable machined aluminum rear derailleur hanger.
O2 Disc Frameset Includes
- O2 Disc frame/O2 Svelte disc fork
- CeramicSpeed ceramic bearing headset
- Black/Gold colorway is for Di2/EPS, eTap Electronic shifting only
- Full Manufacturer's warranty
Features
- Premier quality, engineering in a pro-level road race disc frameset
- Toray Nippon Graphite Pan-based fiber, applied and laid up with serious knowledge and experience working with high grade carbon to achieve the FEA engineered specifications
- Sleek, slightly sloping, semi-aero design, integrated cable routing, fork/frame interface, integrated hidden seatpost clamp
- 1⅛" to 1⅜" tapered steerer tube and headtube
- Svelte Fork is specific to O2 Disc, with incredible control and smooth ride
- Easy tire clearance for 30mm on 25mm external width rims
- Aggressive road geometry with ride all day comfort and top performance
- Frame detail: BBright BB PF junction, Braze-on FD, 12/100, 12/142 Thru-axles
- Flat Mount disc caliper standards (140mm,160mm rotor max)
- Seatpost required: 27.2mm with minimum 350mm length
- Includes: CeramicSpeed headset w/Factor topcap
- Sizes: 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm
- Colors: Black/Gold (limited color run, Electronic shifting only), Pearl White
- Weight: 842 grams (52cm bare frame only)