Replica Factor Ostro VAM

[A.V.G]

Hello - I have a ostro vam and it looks like the handlebars is developing a crack - any suggestions on where I can get a decent replacement - v1

AliExpress is chock-full of one-piece CF cockpits.  There are posts on this forum with recommendations (good and bad) on various brands.  I'd say the replica Black Inc bars that came with my v1 frameset are of decent quality, but I haven't even built the bike yet, so take that with a whole shaker of salt.  (See First Class Carbon store on AliExpress.)

Sorry this isn't much help but it would be good to know what exactly you're looking for.

[A.V.G]

Hey Team,
Trying to get my ducks in a row to put my ostro together.  Of the parts that F-C included with my frameset, this piece (red circled) was not included.  I asked F-C about this and the response was "The front fork is a new model; this accessory is not needed."

Really???  Anyone here built your V1 without this 'spacer'?

[hagerd]

So I also dont have this part, but after looking at OEM Ostro forks I also dont think its required.

Here is a photo of the OEM Ostro fork, you see how its flat? its requires that wedge to provide support around the perimeter



Here is a photo of the ALI Ostro fork, they have modified it, its almost like they incorporate the extended perimeter, thus not requiring the wedge


I guess we get to find out if its a good design or not 

[acino]

It is the same design of fork stem that Ostro VAM v2 uses, check the official manual. Whether the execution is good remains to be seen.

[Serge_K]

So I also dont have this part, but after looking at OEM Ostro forks I also dont think its required.

Here is a photo of the OEM Ostro fork, you see how its flat? its requires that wedge to provide support around the perimeter



Here is a photo of the ALI Ostro fork, they have modified it, its almost like they incorporate the extended perimeter, thus not requiring the wedge


I guess we get to find out if its a good design or not 

is that aliexpress sellers of fakes out-engineering Factor?
That's amazing.
I have very mixed feelings about these non round steerers. In most instances, when there's a catastrophic failure on a bike, it's around the steerer, with the specialized recall being a good reminder of that. I like that the non round design allows for a narrower head tube, but is it a risk worth taking is the question i haven't been able to answer yet. Vanity vs danger.

[BeR]

It seems that it is the same as the genuine :


This part is no longer needed.

[sid]

Which seller was it ? Which version (cheap / normal / ultralight) ? How many kilometers ? No warranty ?

You can ask to F-C may be.

Rocking Cycling Store - bought in June 2023 - I actually rate the frame it’s great - Version 1 - I have not done a huge amount on miles on it - just checked on AliExpress a similar listing of theirs  says 2years - will see if they will honour it - as I have not done a huge amount of miles on it - not even changed a chain.

I do break the occasional

[BeR]

Rocking Cycling Store - bought in June 2023 - I actually rate the frame it’s great - Version 1 - I have not done a huge amount on miles on it - just checked on AliExpress a similar listing of theirs  says 2years - will see if they will honour it - as I have not done a huge amount of miles on it - not even changed a chain.

I do break the occasional

Let us know for the warranty.

[sid]

I am still waiting to hear back from- they have read my messages

[sid]

Photo of bike

[sid]

The crack

[BeR]

I am still waiting to hear back from- they have read my messages

I hope that they won't ghost you.

[sid]

Looks like yoho bikes or rocking bikes on AliExpress are doing just that - last chance is AliExpress admin - but don’t hold out any luck


Anyone know of any good sellers of handlebars?

[BeR]

Looks like yoho bikes or rocking bikes on AliExpress are doing just that - last chance is AliExpress admin - but don’t hold out any luck


Anyone know of any good sellers of handlebars?

Maybe F-C ?

[hagerd]

Looks like yoho bikes or rocking bikes on AliExpress are doing just that - last chance is AliExpress admin - but don’t hold out any luck


Anyone know of any good sellers of handlebars?

It would be interesting to see if you can get the V2 version handlebars, they look like the updated design. I had my eyes peeled but cant seem to just buy the bars.