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The result is a \u003cstrong\u003eleaf-spring seat-stay system\u003c\/strong\u003e — dropped stays combined with an offset seat tube — that flexes in-plane to absorb rough-road vibration while preserving power transfer, and that lets Factor hold \u003cstrong\u003e425mm chainstays across every frame size\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders training for or racing \u003cstrong\u003emulti-day, self-supported gravel events\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the bike needs to hold composure over sustained hours in the saddle, not just a single hard effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders who want \u003cstrong\u003eelectronic 1x13-speed shifting\u003c\/strong\u003e with onboard power data built in, rather than retrofitting a power meter later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders who plan to carry their own tools, food, and layers via frame-integrated storage, not aftermarket bolt-on bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders chasing short, technical, single-track-heavy gravel races may be better served by a shorter, more aggressive gravel platform than this endurance-tuned ultra racer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCockpit fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: the Black Inc integrated barstem comes in multiple stem lengths and bar widths, with this spec at 75mm reach and 116mm drop — get measured before ordering, since reach and drop are set by the bar\/stem combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTire clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 57mm measured clearance covers gravel slicks through more aggressive off-road tread; confirm it matches the terrain you're racing or riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom bracket compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: the CeramicSpeed T47A wide cups accept both DUB and 24mm spindle bearings — check which your current crankset uses if you're transferring components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame uses \u003cstrong\u003eToray, Nippon Graphite pan-based carbon fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with a \u003cstrong\u003eFactor Sarana carbon fork\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e1.5\" headset\u003c\/strong\u003e front and rear for steering precision at speed. Stack and reach are tuned to maintain control through fatigue, so posture holds up late in long efforts rather than collapsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSRAM Force E1 XPLR\u003c\/strong\u003e drives the rear wheel through a \u003cstrong\u003e44T crank and 10-46T cassette\u003c\/strong\u003e, a single-ring setup built for simplicity and reliability over long, unsupported distances; the frame is also rated to accept chainrings up to \u003cstrong\u003e52T\u003c\/strong\u003e for riders who want to tune gearing differently. The groupset's integrated power meter means pacing data is built into the drivetrain from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraking is \u003cstrong\u003edisc\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003e160mm rotors front and rear\u003c\/strong\u003e, matched to \u003cstrong\u003e12x100mm front and 12x142mm rear thru-axles\u003c\/strong\u003e for a secure, consistent wheel interface. 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