{"product_id":"factor-o2-vam-carbon-premium-package-road-bike-frameset-with-wheels","title":"Factor O2 Vam Carbon Premium Package Road Bike Frameset with Wheels","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Factor O2 VAM Carbon Premium Package is an \u003cb\u003eaero climbing road bike frameset\u003c\/b\u003e, sold complete with a \u003cb\u003eBlack Inc 28|33 carbon wheelset\u003c\/b\u003e, integrated barstem, and seatpost — \u003cb\u003eno groupset included\u003c\/b\u003e. Built from \u003cb\u003eTeXtreme, Toray, and Nippon Graphite pitch-based carbon fiber\u003c\/b\u003e, the frame is engineered for stiffness-to-weight using tube shapes developed with super-computer analysis. A complete size 54 build with \u003cb\u003eShimano Dura-Ace Di2\u003c\/b\u003e comes in at \u003cb\u003e6.4kg out-of-the-box\u003c\/b\u003e, putting it within reach of the 6.8kg UCI minimum once pedals, cages, and a transponder are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn wind tunnel testing, the O2 VAM trails the Factor Ostro VAM — the manufacturer's dedicated aero bike — by only \u003cb\u003e5 watts\u003c\/b\u003e at effective wind angles of 0–5 degrees, and cuts that gap by half across a full sweep of angles compared to the previous O2 VAM generation. It shares its stiffness and handling geometry with the Ostro VAM, translating to high-speed descending stability and cornering precision alongside its climbing weight. \u003cb\u003eDisc brakes\u003c\/b\u003e, internal cable routing, and \u003cb\u003e12x100mm front \/ 12x142mm rear thru-axles\u003c\/b\u003e round out a modern race-oriented platform built for \u003cb\u003eelectronic groupsets only\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 15.0pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRiders who log serious mountain mileage — gran fondos like the Étape du Tour, mountainous stage races, or club rides with major climbing — and want a frame light enough to matter on the way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRiders who already know their groupset and fit preferences: this package includes the \u003cb\u003eframe, fork, Black Inc integrated barstem, seatpost, and wheels\u003c\/b\u003e, but not a drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRiders committed to \u003cb\u003eelectronic shifting\u003c\/b\u003e; the frame's internal routing isn't configured for mechanical groupsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eNot the right fit for riders wanting to run wider than \u003cb\u003e32mm tires\u003c\/b\u003e, or those who want a complete stock build straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 15.0pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eGroupset \u0026amp; routing: \u003cb\u003ecable routing is internal and electronic-only\u003c\/b\u003e, so budget for a Di2, AXS, or similar electronic groupset plus a matched bottom bracket — \u003cb\u003eCeramicSpeed T47A aluminium cups\u003c\/b\u003e come standard, with CeramicSpeed bearing options for DUB, 24mm, or Ultra-Torque cranksets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCockpit fit: the \u003cb\u003eBlack Inc barstem\u003c\/b\u003e is integrated, with an \u003cb\u003e80mm reach and 120mm drop\u003c\/b\u003e, offered in multiple lengths and widths — get a proper fit before ordering, since reach and drop aren't adjustable after the fact the way they are with a separate stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e●\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBraking \u0026amp; tire setup: max rotor size is \u003cb\u003e160mm front and rear\u003c\/b\u003e and tire clearance tops out at \u003cb\u003e32mm measured\u003c\/b\u003e, so confirm this fits your riding surfaces before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 15.0pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame \u0026amp; fork: \u003c\/b\u003ethe frame combines TeXtreme, Toray, and Nippon Graphite pitch-based carbon fiber with tube shapes optimized for stiffness-to-weight, paired with the \u003cb\u003eFactor O2 VAM Aero fork\u003c\/b\u003e for a matched aero and structural package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWheels: \u003c\/b\u003ethe included \u003cb\u003eBlack Inc 28|33 wheelset\u003c\/b\u003e in 700c is built to complement the frame's weight and aero targets rather than added as an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottom bracket \u0026amp; headset: \u003c\/b\u003ea CeramicSpeed T47A aluminium bottom bracket comes standard, with CeramicSpeed bearing options for DUB, 24mm, and Ultra-Torque cranksets; the headset uses \u003cb\u003eCeramicSpeed SLT bearings\u003c\/b\u003e in a 1-1\/8\" upper and 1-3\/8\" lower configuration to reduce friction at the steering and cranking interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBraking \u0026amp; 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