Factor Ls Gravel Bike Review

Factor has launched its first gravel bike. With the LS I am not disappointed.

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With optimized stiffness for gravel an ultralight 950g frame and crisp race-focused handling LS is a no-holds-barred gravel racer.

Factor ls gravel bike review. U2700 for framefork US6999 for the complete bike as tested. A 54cm frame has 383mm of. The Factor LS is being described by the company as a no-holds-barred gravel.

That checks the major boxes for endurance road bikes as well as gravel bikes. Yeah I know bike weight really doesnt matter that much from a performance point of view but lets face it - there is something very coolfun about having a light bike. UK bike brand Factor has expanded its range of bikes with the addition of a pure gravel bike.

Using the same frame design techniques used to achieve the sub-14-pound Factor O2 VAM Factor claims their first foray into gravel acheives a frame weight of 950 grams. The Factor LS is pitched as an off-road racer not a pack animal. In fact comparing it to their aero all-road Vista the new LS gravel race bike gets the same low stack heights longer reach and almost as steep head angle.

This bike is by far the best gravel or cross bike I. Feels like a good road bike with fat tyres ride quality low weight fits many standard components. Using its road bike-manufacturing know-how Factors first attempt at a dedicated gravel bike is truly impressive.

Targeted at aggressive gravel riders the Factor LS frame geometry is biased towards agile handling dynamics. Factors LS is designed for steady and predictable handling with its 1005cm wheelbase and 723-degree head tube angle. The LS offers increased tyre clearance of up to 43mm over Factors 35mm Vista all-road bike.

Factor has also focussed on keeping the weight down to a claimed 950g per frame. It joins the Vista which Factor calls its all-road bike in the dirt-capable lineup. This is a bike thats meant to go fast but Factor says its ready to take the rough stuff too.

The LS is designed to be a proper gravel bike however. The new LS surpasses Factors previous quasi gravel bike the Vista now offering tire clearance up to 43mm while keeping same features as the nicely hidden mudguard eyelets and internal cable routing. Refined and lean the LS flies.

Factors LS is designed for steady and predictable handling. With my previous gravel bikes I had the feeling of heaviness of no power transfer and difficulty with handling in the corners. The LS features race-proven geometry and officially accepts tyres up to 43mm wide.

Even an aero geek like me gets warm fuzzies at seeing a low number on the scale. The Factor also clocks in lighter than most gravel bikes out there. For example the ONE is for ONE Pro Cycling the first team Factor Bikes ever sponsored.

Dubbed the LS Factors new rig is a pure gravel racer built for speed with optimized compliance for the rough stuff. 3T Exploro Pro GRX 2020. On a size 56cm frame the LS stretches 392mm of reach balanced by a 1020mm wheelbase.

Designed for those super intense high-speed gravel races the Factor LS is their stiffest gravel bike yet engineered for big rides and races with 42mm of tire clearance 1x and 2x electronic or mechanical drivetrains hidden fender mounts and a chainsuck protector. Tying in pieces making up Factors history I feel is part of Factors no-BS genuine nature. The LS felt really stiff and the handling skills were great both on gravel and paved roads.

Dubbed the LS Factors new rig is a pure gravel racer built for speed with optimized compliance for the rough stuff. With a 950g claimed frame weight 54cm the gravel-friendly frame features plenty of clearance for. Available as a frame fork and headset.

Stepping into the gravel scene with the LS I chose to name the bike after someone who lived the ethos of gravel long before gravel became popular. The Factor LS is a fast no-holds-barred gravel racer - rich in feel. It was comfortable and smooth over rough roads yet stiff and responsive when I was standing on the pedals.

And while the company is best known for its road and triathlon bikes its. Factor is a high-end carbon manufacturer focussed on producing bicycles for racing. Stiff carbon bikes might not be for everyone but for those who love the feel the LS is their newest ally.

Diverging from traditional pack-animal gravel bikes the LS aids in immediate acceleration and climbing performance for aggressive riding to break free from the group without beating on the racer says Factor.

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