This 49cm Factor VAM rim brake demo bike is in excellent condition and perfect working order, with some visible signs of light wear. This bike was was purchased, built and serviced here at Excel Sports. Sale includes full factory warranty on frameset. Great opportunity to own a 14.18lbs superbike.

As with all VAM frames, the O2 VAM rim (direct mount caliper-type) was optimized with a strategic layup of mixed modulus carbon that helps further define and augment VAM's decisive handling and riding characteristics. The materials list is impressive as well with Factor adding TeXtreme®, Nippon Graphite pitch fiber, and boron fiber to their secret sauce. The combination of fiber and materials used in with the new compaction process combine to deliver the lateral and torsional stiffness required to keep the frame efficient and a perfect platform for power transfer, while resulting in a solid and sure feel when descending or sprinting. Boron fiber is not new to cycling, as several frame manufacturers have used in superlight frames, but Factor has used it primarily to reduce weight while maintaining proper lateral stiffness in the seattube, with no compromise in ride quality.

The 49cm rim brake model bare frame weighs in at 622 grams, bare. Let that absorb for a second. The super light platform is a perfect choice for building a complete bike that destroys the UCI minimum weight limit, yet can still be ridden in all conditions and situations. Even the tapered rim brake fork received the VAM treatment. The fork was engineered around the caliper brake direct mount system, which allows the fork to be stiffer, stronger, lighter and more aero with better braking power, while offering room for 700x30mm tires. The essentially nude carbon, with the slight touches of a sharp red, looks raw, clean and light. This VAM frameset with both CeramicSpeed headset and bottom bracket, and the Danish company also equips the Black Inc hubs and freehubs with ceramic bearings as well. The clean and simple internal routing system is compatible and friendly with both mechanical and electronic shifting systems.

So much has been written and spoken about the supreme precision and reliability of the Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 electronic shifting system, it essentially speaks for itself. It delivers the most precise, informed shifts at the fastest speed. What else needs to be said? The sleek, ergonomic R9150 Di2 Dual Control levers offer superior feel and tactile response. The derailleurs are simply superb- while demonstrating durability over long years of use. With the exception of the CeramicSpeed Bottom Bracket, the entire group is Dura-Ace. The crankset is a 52-36, matched with an 11-30 cassette to provide great range, especially for high cadence climbers without sacrificing flat and rolling terrain speed. The Di2 e-Tube system is fully internal, along with the seattube battery and handlebar end junction/charging port.

Cockpit creation on the VAM is simple. You get the UD carbon integrated Black Inc bar-stem, which is light, stiff, and incredibly well executed in every way. Black Inc also supplies the lightweight 27.2 round, zero offset carbon seatpost. This VAM is also fitted with a new carbon railed Selle Italia SLR Boost in 143mm width.