About The Factor Monza Rapha Edition 2026 Carbon SRAM Force AXS Road Bike

The Factor MONZA Rapha Edition 2026 is a carbon road bike built for riders who train and race often and want one bike for smooth tarmac and rougher roads alike. It pairs Factor's MONZA carbon frame with a full SRAM Force AXS E1 electronic groupset and Black Inc FORTY FIVE carbon wheels, for a race-oriented build with the durability and tire clearance for daily training, not just race day.

What sets this build apart is its carbon layup and edition graphic. Factor uses a higher proportion of lower-modulus, more ductile carbon fibers in the MONZA frame, which the brand says dampens high-frequency road vibration without added weight. Geometry includes a slightly taller stack than a pure race frame, opening the rider's hip angle for a position that's aggressive but easier to hold on long rides. The Rapha Edition graphic — a modern take on classic racing stripes — comes from a direct collaboration between Factor and Rapha, distinguishing this build from the standard MONZA.

Who It's For

  • Riders who train and race daily and want a bike built for frequent, hard use rather than occasional weekend rides
  • Cyclists who want electronic shifting and an integrated power meter for structured training
  • Riders who use one bike across racing, training, and commuting on varied road surfaces and in changing weather, thanks to 34 mm tire clearance
  • Fans of the Factor x Rapha collaboration who want the exclusive racing-stripe graphic
  • Not for riders who need a mechanical groupset or rim brakes — this build is electronic-only

What to Look For

  • Seatpost setback: available in 0 mm or 25 mm — confirm which suits your position before ordering
  • Component tier: SRAM Force AXS E1 (not Red), with 160 mm rotors front and rear and an integrated power meter
  • Cockpit fit: the Black Inc HB04 integrated bar/stem has a fixed 75 mm reach and 116 mm drop; multiple stem lengths and bar widths are available at order, so sizing should be confirmed against your fit

Key Features

Frame and fork: The MONZA frame is made from Toray and Nippon Graphite pan-based carbon fiber, paired with the MONZA Wide Stance carbon fork. Routing is fully internal, the headset uses 1.5" upper and lower bearings, and the bottom bracket is SRAM DUB T47A. The frame accommodates chainrings up to 54T, though this build ships with a 48/35T crankset.

Drivetrain: SRAM Force AXS E1 electronic shifting, 2×12 speed, with a 48/35T crankset, 10–33T cassette, and SRAM's Flattop chain. An integrated SRAM Force AXS power meter provides on-bike wattage data without an aftermarket add-on.

Brakes: SRAM Force hydraulic disc brakes on flat mounts with 160 mm rotors front and rear — consistent stopping power regardless of weather, which matters for a bike meant to be ridden year-round.

Wheels and tires: Black Inc FORTY FIVE carbon wheels — 45 mm rim depth, 21 mm internal / 27 mm external width, tubeless ready, roughly 1,595 g, with stainless steel bearings and a centerlock rotor interface. Maximum measured tire clearance is 34 mm, giving room for wider tubeless tires on rough roads.

Standout details: 12×100 mm front and 12×142 mm rear thru-axles, an integrated Black Inc HB04 carbon bar/stem, and the Factor x Rapha racing-stripe graphic exclusive to this edition.

Rider Intent Summary

  • Biggest strengths: full SRAM Force AXS E1 electronic groupset with integrated power meter, 34 mm tire clearance, and a carbon layup tuned for vibration damping
  • Tradeoffs: electronic groupset only — no mechanical or rim-brake option
  • What makes it different: the exclusive Factor x Rapha graphic and MONZA's higher-ductility carbon layup, aimed at comfort over rough roads rather than outright stiffness alone

Victory's Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio, we see the MONZA Rapha Edition as a race bike built for riders logging real training volume, not just race day — the tire clearance and frame layup make it as capable on rough roads as it is fast when it counts.

What you get

  • Frame - Factor Monza carbon frame
  • Fork - Factor Monza Wide Stance carbon fork
  • Groupset - Sram Force AXS 12 Speed (Electronic)
  • Wheels - Black Inc Forty Five Carbon Wheelset
Factor Monza Rapha Edition 2026 Carbon SRAM Force AXS Road Bike

Factor

Factor Monza Rapha Edition 2026 Carbon SRAM Force AXS Road Bike

Regular price $7,299.00 USD
Sale price $7,299.00 USD Regular price

Specifications

Frameset
Frame

Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pan-Based Fiber

Fork

Factor MONZA Wide Stance Fork

Wheels
Wheelset

Black Inc Forty Five Carbon, TLR, Centerlock, 12x100, 12x142

Drivetrain and Brakes
Rear Derailleur

Sram Force 12 Speed, Electronic

Crankset

Sram Force AXS, 48/35T

Cassette

10/33T

Cockpit
Handlebar/Stem

Black Inc Integrated Barstem Reach 75mm, drop 116mm. Multiple stem lengths and bar widths available

**Specifications subject to change without notice

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the bike packaged and how long does delivery take?

All bikes are securely packaged to ensure that damage doesn't occur during shipping. All parts of the bike are padded and if needed, zip tied to minimize or eliminate movement inside the box. Once a bike is handed to the shipping company (usually Fedex or UPS), depending on your location, delivery will range from 1 day to 8 days. If you do choose the option for Professional Assembly or White Glove Delivery, this can add anywhere from 2 days to 5 days to the lead time.

Can I finance the purchase of my new bike?

Yes.  Simply select the Shop Pay Installments option which will allow you to buy now and pay later.  Shop Pay Installments is powered by Affirm.  If you would like to determine your spending limit, simply download the Shop app or the Affirm app on your smartphone and after you create an account on one of these apps, the app will let you know what is your spending limit.

Can I return the bike if it doesn't suit my needs?

Our return process is as follows. The customer is responsible for the return label ($150). Once the returned bike arrives at our warehouse, our team will inspect it and make sure it is in new condition and undamaged. Once we verify, we will process the return and issue a refund to the original payment method on file. To clarify the amount refunded, it would just be the amount of the bike (and tax if applicable) less the $150 shipping label that we provided, but the original shipping is not refunded. So if the original bike cost $4,500 and shipping was $150 (so you paid $4,650), you would be refunded $4,350 (the $4,500 less $150 for the return label) assuming the bike was returned in new and un-used condition and within the 30 day return period.

What does the warranty of my new bike or product cover and what is the warranty period?

Depending on the bike or any product, different companies have different warranty policies.  If you do ever have an issue with your bike or any product, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will assist with any warranty issues and clarify the warranty for the affected product.

Can I have my bike serviced at any bike shop?

Typically, to avoid any issues with your warranty, you should bring your bike to a certified mechanic or bike store for that bike (i.e. if you have a Trek bicycle, you should bring the bike to be serviced to a local bike store that is an authorized Trek dealer).  If you need assistance, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we can direct you to a certified dealer of your bike.

Do you ship bikes internationally?

We unfortunately do not ship bikes outside of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. We do recommend for international customers to open (or use a current account) account with a freight forwarding company. If you use a freight forwarding company located in the U.S., make sure to put your billing address for a dedicated credit card as the same address as the freight forwarder so that you don't have any credit card or payment method issues).

Once you do this, simply place an order with us and we can ship to the U.S. address as long as the credit card doesn't get rejected. Once the freight forwarder has the box/order/shipment, you would instruct them to then ship to you in your home country and they would charge you their own shipping charge to ship to your international address.

Do you offer free shipping?

We do offer free shipping on non-bike orders over $100. We do not offer free shipping for bicycles unless it is a one time promotion. Generally, bike shipping will cost $150 and that covers just the shipping of the bike with no assembly. If you were to bring that bike to your local mechanic or bike store, you would pay them their assembly fee. If you choose our Professional Assembly option for $200, our service technicians would assemble the bike before shipping and then re-pack the bike safely for transit. When you receive the bike you would attach the front wheel, attach the seatpost/saddle, and raise the handlebars and clamp them. Those three items do have to be detached to minimize or eliminate the chance of damage in transit.

How much does shipping cost?

For orders of parts, accessories, apparel, etc. on orders under $100, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Regular bike shipping without assembly is $150, bike shipping with Professional Assembly is an additional $200 (so $350 in total which includes the $150 of regular shipping). Our White Glove Delivery option is $699 and that will cover the assembly of the bike and our White Glove Delivery partner delivering your dream bike to your front door, ready to ride!

How can I track my order?

When you place your online order, you will receive an instantaneous email update with your order number and order details, and shortly after, you will receive a follow up order email with the tracking number for your order.  If you still need assistance with your order, feel free to email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will respond asap.

What happens if my package arrives damaged?

If your package arrives damaged, email online@victorybicyclestudio.com with pictures of all angles of the box and pictures of the damaged product and we will work with you to either send a new replacement asap and coordinate return (or re-imburse you for labor or costs incurred to fix the issue at your local bike store).

Are pedals included with the bike?

If you do not see pedals in the bullet point product specs on the product page, the bike does not come equipped with pedals.  Many manufacturers do not spec bikes with pedals, so they are often purchased separately.

If I only pay the $150 for bike shipping, can I assemble the bike on my own?

Victory Bicycle Studio highly recommends that you bring your bike to your local certified bike store for the brand of the bike that you purchased. If you do attempt to assemble the bike and damage occurs, this may result in your warranty not being honored. For that reason, we do highly recommend to select our Professional Assembly option for $299.