Factor ALUTO — The Pocketknife of Performance Gravel Bikes
Do you think the Specialized Tarmac is good-looking?
Well then, you better take a second look at this one.
Looks like a road bike. Rides like a road bike. But underneath? This thing is built to get rowdy, wild, and adventurous — without ever giving up on speed.
The Factor ALUTO is your next-level Swiss Army knife. Whether you’re bombing gravel descents, hitting the group ride, or racing through dirty doubletrack, this is the one bike that truly does it all. Want to stand out on the road and off? Want hidden storage without an oversized aero profile? Want one rig that can run 1x or 2x depending on your goals?
Consider this your new pocketknife. Built with SRAM Force XPLR, but as always — you say the word, and we’ll build it your way.
Agile. Centered. Versatile.
The ALUTO is driven to perform — in races, on long adventures, and across every type of terrain. Its race-capable geometry and feel are no accident. Factor designed the ALUTO to feel bright, elastic, and responsive — while keeping comfort and control at the forefront. It’s snappy without being twitchy. Capable without being cumbersome. Sharp without being harsh.
Short chainstays, a steep head tube, and a lowered bottom bracket give this bike a centered, planted ride quality. Paired with Factor’s meticulous carbon lay-up, this frame delivers the stiffness you need and the forgiveness you want.
In short? This thing rips.
Tech You’ll Actually Feel on the Ride
From dirty short courses to 300km bikepacking missions — the ALUTO doesn’t flinch. This is not a watered-down version of the OSTRO Gravel. This is its own beast. Built for riders who demand range and refinement.
Clark’s Take
“You want something different? This is it.
This is the sleeper pick in the Factor lineup. The one that surprises everyone.
And the build options? Endless. I’ve got this one in the shop fully Force XPLR, but if you want mullet, 2x, wireless, whatever — we can do it. And the ride feel? Just get ready. This is the most fun you’ll have on a drop bar bike.”
— Clark Butcher, Founder of Victory Bicycle Studio