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Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
Quote from: cryptoken on May 26, 2025, 07:47:22 AM
Hi everyone!

Looks like I’m finally getting my Ostro V2 from Yoho after a 2-month wait, and now I need to buy a bottom bracket, saddle, and bar tape.

I know the BB standard is T47 asymmetrical, but I’m unsure about the correct width—should it be 77mm or 79mm? Would this one work? https://shorturl.at/rRd5H
Which BBs do you guys use?

Also, are there only original Factor bar tapes available online? I can’t seem to find any replicas on AliExpress.

Lastly, I’d really appreciate any recommendations for saddles. Thanks in advance!

These are a few things you must buy if you don't want people to call you out.

1.Ceramicspeed T47A BB, it comes in anodized blue, it is solely made for factor bikes and comes default in the genuine pizza box

2. Black factor bartape. comes default in the pizza box, and it is also a really good bartape.

3. Original headset spacers set, the transition spacer has the "SLT by ceramicspeed". But you don't need to change your headset bearings to the SLT ones, as no one will be able to see your bearings.

4. Black Inc bottle cages, the titanium screws have printed "black inc" on it, will greatly reduce the suspicion, say they are complimentary from the bike shop, make it seem genuine.

5.original seat post cover that has the factor logo imprint

6. rubber grommets cover for DI2/AXS, those small covers have the factor logo imprints too.
May 27, 2025, 09:26:34 AM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM I've got a Cema T47A bottom bracket, they have only 1 size for the T47 BB.
Bartape I used Lizzard Skin and now I have Deda Elementi Perforated (quite light and still comfortable)
Saddle, I used Fiziks, SMP, Selle Italia, but now I have on the bike a Cheap Ryet AliExpress saddle because it's lighter than the big brands and still comfortable.

If you care for not being called out, do the pro tips from OralMaster, you also need Black Inc Wheels, fakes costs around 600 euro's  second hand are they going for 1500 euro's new are they the double.
Also, do not use any Chinese groupset, (LTWOO / Wheeltop / SENSAH) then you will be called out as well. At least here on the forum.

Good luck the V2 looks insane!
May 27, 2025, 09:40:00 AM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
Quote from: cryptoken on May 27, 2025, 12:20:39 PM
Thanks! I’ve noticed that many T47a bottom brackets list compatibility with shell widths ranging from 77–79 mm or even 77–83 mm (like this one: https://shorturl.at/XVylJ). The BB shell width on the Factor Ostro VAM is 77.5 mm, and I’m using a Shimano crankset, so I need a 24 mm spindle diameter.

Also, do you happen to have a link to your saddle? I’m only finding Ryet options, which look similar to Specialized.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004983345294.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.21.212d1802Jcm5IW

I ordered this one in 155 width, not sure its available from this seller anymore. I swear Ive seen this saddle around for less though.
May 28, 2025, 12:27:22 PM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
Quote from: Jouke on May 29, 2025, 10:15:26 AM
I would go normal version since the weight difference isnt worth double the money.
Beware though; at this moment it is not possible to buy the frame from RK with the “Laser” logo. So only black, white or gold logo is possible right now.

Interesting, RK said that the green one was available, which is the one I had asked about.


Thanks both for advising, normal version is what I was thinking too, especially as it's just a fun project as opposed to my main ride.
May 29, 2025, 11:06:24 AM 		1