Author Topic: Replica Factor Ostro VAM  (Read 627985 times)

BIFO17

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #660 on: February 04, 2026, 04:15:13 PM »
Hello
"If you grab it where the head tube and seat post meet, it flexes."
That doesn't mean anything.
Are you referring to the main tube, the one between the head tube and the seat post (the "horizontal" tube)?

Write in your language and use Google Translate to translate.
It's normal for the carbon to dent if you press on it in certain places; that doesn't necessarily mean it's a risk.

principiamacb

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #661 on: February 05, 2026, 12:31:38 AM »
Thats where mine feels too flexible. The bottom end of the frame does feel ok but the head tube to seat tube moves too much.

It's fine to be able to get the power down but it's not a good feeling if the bars and seat always feel as they are going in different directions.

bikemanie5

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #662 on: February 05, 2026, 09:58:22 AM »
I ordered V2. Does anyone know if this would work instead of the supplied plug. I think it looks better than the top cap.


Champirs

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #663 on: February 05, 2026, 11:16:53 AM »
Hello
"If you grab it where the head tube and seat post meet, it flexes."
That doesn't mean anything.
Are you referring to the main tube, the one between the head tube and the seat post (the "horizontal" tube)?

Write in your language and use Google Translate to translate.
It's normal for the carbon to dent if you press on it in certain places; that doesn't necessarily mean it's a risk.

Llevo muchos aƱos montando en bicicleta, como no saber si es SERGURO o no un cuadro de bicicleta.

Champirs

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #664 on: February 05, 2026, 11:17:48 AM »
Thats where mine feels too flexible. The bottom end of the frame does feel ok but the head tube to seat tube moves too much.

It's fine to be able to get the power down but it's not a good feeling if the bars and seat always feel as they are going in different directions.

Eso mismo me pasaba a mi, bajando, al frenar y entrar en curva, una rueda no iba detras de la otra.

bdyck

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #665 on: February 05, 2026, 01:23:18 PM »
I ordered V2. Does anyone know if this would work instead of the supplied plug. I think it looks better than the top cap.

Ostro has a D shaped steerer, so no.

bikemanie5

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #666 on: February 06, 2026, 08:25:08 AM »
Ostro has a D shaped steerer, so no.

Shame. Thanks

bdyck

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #667 on: February 06, 2026, 09:01:44 AM »
Shame. Thanks

It won't fit as smoothly with the black inc bar, but you can always use any top cap you want with the supplied expander plug. The system is the same.

bikemanie5

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #668 on: February 06, 2026, 04:37:20 PM »
Ah nice ive seen you can buy a factor standard top cap for next to nothing, so might just pop that on

BIFO17

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #669 on: February 09, 2026, 01:09:52 AM »
It won't fit as smoothly with the black inc bar, but you can always use any top cap you want with the supplied expander plug. The system is the same.

Hello
The top cap of the Combo Black Inc handlebar is not round,. You can use this round top cap but It will look very ugly because it's not adapted to the shape of the combo's stem.
use the one supplied with the handlebar.
« Last Edit: February 09, 2026, 01:14:25 AM by BIFO17 »

brembilla

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #670 on: February 09, 2026, 01:36:28 AM »
Hello
The top cap of the Combo Black Inc handlebar is not round,. You can use this round top cap but It will look very ugly because it's not adapted to the shape of the combo's stem.
use the one supplied with the handlebar.

The one supplied with the handlebars looks even uglier and fake. 😂

BIFO17

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #671 on: February 09, 2026, 12:43:09 PM »
We must take responsibility. ;D

offspring_fan

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #672 on: February 09, 2026, 02:16:27 PM »
Someone in this thread sanded down their fake aero top cap to fit better and look more like the genuine one.

In fact it was BIFO17  ;D
« Last Edit: February 09, 2026, 02:48:41 PM by offspring_fan »

bikemanie5

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #673 on: February 10, 2026, 03:44:31 PM »
Look at this example of a real one on youtube. I think it looks pretty good

Alienado

Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
« Reply #674 on: February 10, 2026, 04:35:29 PM »
Anyone bought this frameset model came included the computer mount and adapter for SRAM rotors?

I waiting for frameset delivery and I want install 160mm SRAM Rival disc rotors when it arrives.