The VISTA frameset is Factor's All-Road model, sleek and slick, aero and fast, but capable of carrying 35mm tires controlled by disc brakes over rough pavement and dirt roads. The VISTA is designed as a system-integrated chassis comprised of frame, fork, barstem and seatpost for the ultimate all-road performance. This is a frameset developed to allow you to ride faster and longer, and while discovering new cycling opportunities without limits.

Factor has worked exhaustively on the development and testing of the carbon layup for the VISTA. The size-specific carbon layups have been optimized for shock and off-road roughness absorption, for more comfortable and controlled riding over long distances and hours on the bike. The seatstays, upper portion of the downtube and fork legs have all been specially optimized. By having their own carbon manufacturing in-house, Factor can quickly and thoroughly make carbon lay-up changes and apply experimentation until the desired results for both stiffness and compliance are achieved. The optimized vibration and impact absorption has been achieved while keeping Factor's characteristic torsional BB stiffness when pedaling out of the saddle. This stiffness comes from our continuous downtube-to-chainstay “power-drive” construction. On the front of the bike, the combination of the torsionally stiff headtube-downtube joint and the OTIS external fork and barstem provide excellent front wheel tracking precision when cornering and descending.

The all-road geometry of the VISTA is designed to go fast under power and with excellent handling traits no matter how technical, fast or hilly the route might be. Special care has been paid to the fork trail and BB drop, to keep the best handling across all sizes, resulting in a stable yet quick reacting machine as in all Factor bikes. This geometry and handling characteristics are built around tire sizes from 30 to 35mm wide, not compromising the geometry trying to handle a bigger range of tire sizes. The balanced combination of Stack and Reach together with the innovative OTIS-AR barstem puts the rider in the best position to ride faster and longer. Combined with the all-road, size specific carbon layup, the VISTA can tackle the roughest roads and bring you fresh home for a final sprint.... Read More