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Factor’s New TT Bike is Actually Just an Aero Road Bike

The Factor ONE SP doesn't use a dedicated time trial frame. Instead, it relies on a bolt-on cockpit and progressive road geometry to tackle complex, hilly courses.

Josh RossSeptember 24, 2026

Gravel Gear

Fast, Aero, and 2.2" Tires: Meet the New Factor Elara Gravel Bike

2.2-inch tires and a short chainstay shouldn't be possible. We talked with Factor to learn how the team made it happen through clever carbon manufacturing and why a TeXtreme carbon downtube was needed.

Josh RossSeptember 4, 20261

Road Gear

Factor One SpongeBob Edition at the Tour de France Femmes (Updated with New Images)

The brand returns to the professional peloton with an unexpected Mighty Jaxx collaboration, pairing its most advanced aero chassis with a cartoon livery.

Josh RossAugust 1, 2026

Road Gear

Sotheby’s Is Auctioning the Ultimate Cycling Flex: A One-of-One Bugatti Superbike

Only 250 of these UCI-illegal superbikes were made. Now, Sotheby’s is auctioning a true 1-of-1 edition alongside rare diamonds, luxury watches, and a literal Ferrari child's car.

Josh RossJuly 9, 2026

News

Factor Bikes Doubles Down on Modern Adventure's Tour de France Dream

Factor Bikes deepens its investment in Modern Adventure as the new American cycling team targets the Tour de France within five years.

Andrew HoodJune 16, 2026

Road Culture

The Real Reason We Ride All-Night Ultra Events

Lisa talks us throuhg her 600km ride through Northern California, and Logan fills us in on the Factor Sarana.

Mike LevyMay 8, 20261

Gravel Gear

Factor’s New Sarana Brings Race-Day Speed to Ultra-Endurance Gravel

Factor has a new gravel bike, and at its heart, the premise is simple: make the perfect bike for ultra-endurance racing.

Logan Jones-WilkinsMay 1, 2026

Road Racing

Where's Chris Froome? How a Tour de France Dominator Disappeared

No contract, no social media, no communications. We go hunting for cycling's most elusive superstar.

Jim CottonFebruary 27, 20265

Road Gear

We Rode the 'Fastest UCI-Legal Bike Ever Made.' The Best Part of the Bike Is Hiding Under the Surface.

Is the Factor One really the fastest road bike ever made? It might be the most aero, but the most innovative part of the bike lies under the skin.

Alvin HolbrookDecember 11, 20254

Gravel Gear

9 New Gravel Bikes We Predict Will Be Updated in 2026

Scott, Specialized, Ibis, Enve, Giant, and other brands all have gravel bikes that could use a refresh. Could 2026 be the year?

Alvin HolbrookDecember 2, 20254

Road Racing

Gee, Factor, Froome and the Remaining Mysteries of the Former Israel-Premier Tech Team

NSN Cycling Team has emerged out of the ashes of Israel-Premier Tech, but there’s stll a lot we don’t know.

Jim CottonNovember 27, 20251

Road Culture

Finding Speed for Less Money & the 150 km Wheelie World Record Explained | Velo Podcast

Levy, Josh, and Alvin talk about how to find cheap (or free) speed at different price points, wheelies, the Factor Monza, and more.

Mike Levy, Alvin Holbrook, Josh RossDecember 6, 2025

Road Racing

Factor Bikes to Leave Israel-Premier Tech

The shakeups continue at the controversy-roiled team.

Alvin HolbrookNovember 19, 2025

Road Gear

Factor's Least-Expensive Road Bike Might Be Its Best. Here's Why.

Looking for a go-fast road bike? The Factor Monza actually tries to fit your day-to-day life.

Alvin HolbrookNovember 17, 20251

Road Racing

Israel-Premier Tech Title Sponsor Demands Team Drops 'Israel' from Name

Premier Tech joins bike sponsor Factor in pushing team to switch identity; organizers of Euro champs adjust security for presence of Israeli athletes.

Jim CottonSeptember 24, 2025

News

Factor Demands Name Change at Israel-Premier Tech or It Will Drop Sponsorship

“There's just a certain level of controversy we just can't have surrounding the brand,” says Factor founder.

Josh RossSeptember 22, 2025

Road Gear

We Took Calipers to Factor’s Unreleased Aero Bike To See If It Is UCI Legal

We got a closer look at the most buzzed about bike of the year.

Will TracyJune 25, 2025

Road Gear

Spotted: Cervelo and Factor Heat Up Aero Bike Arms Race at Critérium du Dauphiné

Cervelo's team in yellow appears to be on a new set of Cervelo S5 aero bikes, while Factor seems to have a wild new aero bike right around the corner.

Alvin HolbrookJune 9, 2025

Gravel Gear

Even More Unreleased, Prototype, and New Gear We Found at Unbound Gravel

Think we were done with the unreleased tech from Unbound? Absolutely not.

Alvin HolbrookJune 3, 20252

Road Gear

The Factor Monza Road Bike Promises Pro-Level Aero and Stiffness at a (More) Accessible Pricepoint

Factor says its Monza is designed for riders who don't have a support car tailing them every ride. Does that make it a better bike?

Alvin HolbrookApril 24, 2025