Replica Factor Ostro VAM

[jerozilla]

Just found this one on the new factor, advertising seems pretty good

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQp6wWu

This one looks more legit as they offer the 45cm frame that came back this year with the v2. I asked F-C about this and he said it would be 7000RMB for the v2 but if I wanted a 45 it would be 12000RMB for "custom". Not sure about Yohobikes reputation.

In regards to mine it's been stuck in Singapore at "awaiting flight" since Dec 24th. But CanadaPost had a strike that really messed stuff up so I'm not really concerned.

I basically followed Oralmasters gameplan highest tier v1 Ostro from F-C > Ordered the legit 20mm top cap as he said it was crap as well as the silicone seat o-ring as it doesn't seem to have one in my photos and Oralmaster said he was missing it, as well as the I got the Factor bar tape to match from the same place.

I will post updates when it lands with detailed frame photos then full build weight etc as I will be swapping DA 9200 onto the frame.

[BeR]

This one looks more legit as they offer the 45cm frame that came back this year with the v2. I asked F-C about this and he said it would be 7000RMB for the v2 but if I wanted a 45 it would be 12000RMB for "custom". Not sure about Yohobikes reputation.

In regards to mine it's been stuck in Singapore at "awaiting flight" since Dec 24th. But CanadaPost had a strike that really messed stuff up so I'm not really concerned.

I basically followed Oralmasters gameplan highest tier v1 Ostro from F-C > Ordered the legit 20mm top cap as he said it was crap as well as the silicone seat o-ring as it doesn't seem to have one in my photos and Oralmaster said he was missing it, as well as the I got the Factor bar tape to match from the same place.

I will post updates when it lands with detailed frame photos then full build weight etc as I will be swapping DA 9200 onto the frame.

Yohobike seems less reliable than Taiwan Eisen.

[rhenders]

I basically followed Oralmasters gameplan highest tier v1 Ostro from F-C > Ordered the legit 20mm top cap as he said it was crap as well as the silicone seat o-ring as it doesn't seem to have one in my photos and Oralmaster said he was missing it, as well as the I got the Factor bar tape to match from the same place.

Where did you order the legit spacers and o-ring?

[jerozilla]

Where did you order the legit spacers and o-ring?

Anjoy in Hongkong came super fast still waiting on frame. I did not order the 5/10mm spacers but the 20mm base.

[lazvask14]

Yohobike seems less reliable than Taiwan Eisen.

Taiwan Eisen has the new Ostro on their site, much less than F-C is quoting (7000rmb). I'm a thinking of pulling the trigger on this https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808140537453.html?pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21US%20%24700.00%21US%20%24700.00%21%21%21700.00%21700.00%21%402101e9ec17362627830643581ef1c6%2112000044614854633%21sh%21US%210%21X&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allItems_or_groupList.new_all_items_2007599312830.1005008326852205&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

[jerozilla]

Looks interesting do they do the actual branding as well or just the frame copy ?

This delayed shipping / Canada Post strike that backed everything up is killing me.

[acino]

Taiwan Eisen has the new Ostro on their site, much less than F-C is quoting (7000rmb). I'm a thinking of pulling the trigger on this https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808140537453.html?pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21US%20%24700.00%21US%20%24700.00%21%21%21700.00%21700.00%21%402101e9ec17362627830643581ef1c6%2112000044614854633%21sh%21US%210%21X&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allItems_or_groupList.new_all_items_2007599312830.1005008326852205&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Did you request photos of the inside and the weights?

[lazvask14]

Did you request photos of the inside and the weights?

Just messaged them on WhatsApp! We'll see what they say. Would love to get one without the blatantly copied paint scheme as well.
Their website is actually pretty decent and they have almost every other western high end bike on there: https://taiwaneisen.cc/product/t1100-eps-carbon-2025-factor-ostro-vam-bike-frame-carbon-road-disc-brake-bike-framest-bicycle-frame-with-handlebar-eps-mold-light-weight-2/

[jerozilla]

Just messaged them on WhatsApp! We'll see what they say. Would love to get one without the blatantly copied paint scheme as well.
Their website is actually pretty decent and they have almost every other western high end bike on there: https://taiwaneisen.cc/product/t1100-eps-carbon-2025-factor-ostro-vam-bike-frame-carbon-road-disc-brake-bike-framest-bicycle-frame-with-handlebar-eps-mold-light-weight-2/

Definitely a good idea to ask for detailed photos of the inside/BB/Weights. On paper it all looks good with the proper sizings with the new 45cm brought back etc but they offer all the top end frame copies it seems.

We know from Oralmasters Ostro v1 (F-C) compared to the other one in this thread the actual carbon layup quality varies wildly.

[johnnyboy4711]

Very nice, keep us posted. Interested especially in that D shaped steerer that scares me.
The frame looks so much like my open mould Long Teng.
Yet another friend this weekend who thought Tractor was Factor and assumed I was riding a superbike wonderful trolling. I then told him how much it cost me and now he wants one.

seller link please!

[jerozilla]

seller link please!

Are you looking for his Tractor frame or the one he's referencing? The one that is touted as top tier in this thread is by FC Carbon on aliexpress and he picked the tier 3 most expensive layup from him. Hopefully mine gets on a flight so I can post a detailed breakdown.

[BadIdeasMakeGoodStories]

Just saw a build thread on WW with weights listed for a sz 54 v2 in glossy black.

Frame was 927 including bottle bolts and both hangers, 476g for the fork. These frames really aren't far off…

[jerozilla]

Just saw a build thread on WW with weights listed for a sz 54 v2 in glossy black.

Frame was 927 including bottle bolts and both hangers, 476g for the fork. These frames really aren't far off…

Totally depends on the seller/store which one are you referencing?

[rwtbne]

Peter from taiwan eisen told me the earliest shipping for a size 58 would be end of februari.

[Lotnik]

Are you looking for his Tractor frame or the one he's referencing? The one that is touted as top tier in this thread is by FC Carbon on aliexpress and he picked the tier 3 most expensive layup from him. Hopefully mine gets on a flight so I can post a detailed breakdown.

Could you please share a link to FC Carbon store? I can't find it.