Factor ViSTA Gravel Bike

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FACTOR VISTA is the ultimate all-road machine, designed and engineered to ride longer, faster and discover more without limits. The VISTA is a bike for the most demanding riders, those not confined to paved roads, those experienced riders that pedal to discover without limits.
As with all FACTOR bikes, the VISTA is a highly engineered chassis designed to go fast under power and with excellent handling traits no matter how technical, fast or hilly the route might be. The VISTA is designed as a system-integrated chassis comprised by frame, fork, barstem and seatpost.

The all-road geometry of the VISTA is optimized for tyre sizes from 30 to 35mm wide, mounted on wide modern rims such as the new Black Inc Thirty. 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. 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 our all-road, size specific carbon layup, the VISTA can tackle the roughest roads and bring you fresh home for a final sprint.

The VISTA is designed as a system-integrated chassis comprised by frame, fork, barstem and seatpost for the ultimate all-road performance. Designedto ride faster and longer, and discover 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 a more comfortable and controlled riding over long distances.The seatstays, upper portion of the downtube and fork legs have all been specially optimized. By having our own carbon manufacturing in-house, we can quickly and throughly make carbon lay-up changes and experimentation until we get the desired results for both stiffness and compliance.

The optimized 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 excellentfront 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 tyre sizes from 30 to 35mm wide, mounted on wide modern rims such as the new Black Inc Thirty (21mm internal width). 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 our all-road, size specific carbon layup, the VISTA can tackle the roughest roads and bring you fresh home for a final sprint.

Taking advantage of the proprietary Factor OTIS design, the VISTA features an all-road optimized version of this system. The fork legs´ carbon layup has been optimized for shock and vibration absorption, while it remains torsionally stiff thanks to the external, double clamp
design and solid connection to the barstem.

The OTIS design also allows for easy and totally hidden internal cable routing for drivetrain cables and brake hoses. Additionally, the VISTA OTIS-AR fork has been shaped using Factor´s aerodynamic know-how and CFD capabilities, based on our experience developing the ONE and SLiCK.

The FACTOR VISTA is compatible with 1X and 2X chainsets, mechanical and electronic drivetrains. In every case the internal cable routing stays hidden all the way from the shifters to the derraileurs, thanks to the OTIS headset system, for the cleanest look and protection for the cables. FACTOR´s expertise manufacturing carbon frames and components also shows when routing the cables internally, as the inner surfaces of every tube are clean and smooth. The OTIS fork and headset also allow to adjust the handlebar stack height (with provided spacers) at anytime without the need to redo the cabling or cut the fork. FACTOR VISTA is supplied with a removable FD hanger, a 1X cover and all grommets needed electronic drivetrain cables.

The FACTOR VISTA´s barstem and seatpost have been designed and engineered as an integral part of the frameset, to complement and enhance the desired riding characteristics: stiff and precise where it needs to propel you forward, but shock absorbing and comfortable to keep you riding longer and fresher. The shape of the barstem and seatpost has been optimized through intensive FEA, as well as numerous layup iterations at the FACTOR carbon lab. The prototype components have been put to test for many miles under our test rides to come up with the final carbon layup and materials.

Standing for ONE Total Integration System, the OTIS design brings excellent steering accuracy and the possibility to hide all cables and brake hoses internally while still being easy to set-up. The VISTA includes the AR (all-road) version of this proprietary Factor design, with a special design to provide increased shock absorption, thanks to the flat and wide stem. The geometry of the handlebar has also been adapted to the intended all-road use, with a slight backsweep on the tops, and flared drops.

The benefits of OTIS barstem design are many:
- Increased stiffness while sprinting thanks to a stout 4 bolt connection to the top of the fork.
- Increased precision during cornering, descending
- Full internal cable routing: clean looks, improved aerodynamics and protected cables.
- Possibility to adjust bar stack at anytime, by adding or taking out spacers: no steerer tubes to cut down, no cables to re-route.
- Headset installation and preload is independent of handlebar assembly (handlebar can be taken off for packing/transportation while fork and headset stay installed on the frame)
- Ergonomic bar shape with 125mm reach and 80mm drop.
- Ample knee clearance during sprints or climbing out of the saddle. No screws to hit.
- Integrated computer mount
- All hardware is corrosion resistant stainless steel.

Factor VISTA AR seatpost
The flat-back VISTA AR seatpost profile allows for more compliance compared to a round seatpost, while the elaborated long fiber carbon layup avoids bobbing under power. The shape of the barstem and seatpost has been optimized through intensive FEA, as well as numerous layup iterations at the FACTOR carbon lab. The prototype components have been put to test for many miles under our test rides to come up with the final carbon layup and materials.
- Flat-back design and optimized carbon layup provide shock absorption to reduce fatigue over long rides.
- Long fiber monocoque carbon construction for strength.
- 1-bolt forged aluminum saddle clamp for ease of installation
- Compatible with Di2 battery with provided holder
- All hardware is corrosion resistant.

All-Road optimized seatstays
- The seatstays of the VISTA have been designed to absorb the irregularities of the road. The thin section and upper curvature of the seatstays, as well as the fine tuned carbon layup, soak the small bumps and cracks to increase tyre traction and control.

Hidden fender mounts
- The VISTA frame and fork include hidden fender mounts, to keep the wheels turning all year round in all conditions. When not in use, the mounts don´t add any clutter nor weight to the bike, yet they are readily available for a quick and solid fender installation.

Power driver drivetrain
- The continuous downtube-to-chainstays structure of the VISTA frame provides and unparalleled stiffness and power transfer, with minimum energy loss and maximum drivetrain efficiency. The use of a BBright bottom bracket shell, paired with the asymmetric wide downtube, helps with torsional stiffness and opens up the chainstays for plenty of tyre clearance.

FEATURES:
- Group: Force 1 mechanical 1X drivetrain with hydraulic brakes, 40 y cassette 11/36)
- Wheels: Fulcrum Rapit Red 500
- Seatpost: Black Inc (standard 25mm)
- Barstem: OTIS Barstem)
- Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Boost 143mm
- Tires: Vitoria Rubino Pro VI 25mm

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