Factor Announces All-new Monza: Performance Refined For The Modern Day Racer
Factor Bikes has unveiled the MONZA, a new high-performance road race bike designed to offer elite-level performance alongside everyday usability. Inspired by the world tour-proven OSTRO VAM, the MONZA integrates aerodynamic efficiency, optimised carbon layups, and a balanced stiffness-to-weight ratio to enhance speed and responsiveness. Key features include a refined aero-optimised frame, simplified internal cable […]
Cape Epic Bike Check: Hayley Preen’s Factor Lando XC
Hayley Preen and Bianca Haw, riding as team TitanRacing SE Honeycomb, powered to the African Jersey title and third place overall in the Elite women’s field at the 2025 Absa Cape Epic. A relatively last-minute pairing they were dark horses going into the race, but they thrived in the brutal conditions that characterised this edition […]
Factor Unveils New Ostro VAM
World Tour tested, and proven in the “Swiss-army knife” category of road race bikes, Factor’s Ostro VAM offered a deadly combination of aerodynamic performance, low weight and comfort. The new bike maintains the original OSTRO VAM’s responsive ride feel while delivering unmatched aerodynamic gains at a lower weight. Check out the full press release below: […]
Factor Bikes launch in South Africa
We are really excited to announce the latest addition to the Alpine Sports portfolio, in the form of Factor Bikes. Factor O2 Although the brand is in its infancy, it has a very well established team behind it, headed by Rob Gitelis. Rob is a bike industry veteran with over 30 years experience. He has […]