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Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
Quote from: datfrog on September 11, 2025, 06:18:16 PM
I've been chatting with three vendors for a V2 frame for a few days. Polar, First Class, and one I got in a TikTok feed randomly. I'm looking for the "Black" color scheme (raw carbon + darker 'laser' logo). All three vendors provided ~7 photos, including shots inside the seat tube and inside the bottom bracket.

Polar sent me photos of a complete bike & frameset (the complete were photos Samba88 posted lol) in the color scheme I asked for, but said they're unable to provide weight for the 58|48 wheelset and have been dragging their feet on photos. Frame price is ~$1k USD + ~$130 shipping. I'm unclear if this includes the barstem, as it wasn't pictured with the frame. Gearset seemed around MSRP, so I'll probably stick to a frame+wheelset and buy that elsewhere. Not sure I fully trust them to send an authentic gearset. Polar also confirmed they'd supply the seat post gasket.

First Class provided photos of their 58|48 wheelset, but just had photos of a black painted frame with silver laser logos. They said they could do the style I wanted, though. They have not followed up in over a day on pricing.

TikTok vendor (unsure on their name) provided photos of a raw carbon frame with black graphics, but said they're "Customizable". They were asking $1k for the frameset (and barstem/seatpost) including customs/duties/shipping. They are asking $680 USD for the wheelset and provided some photos of just the rims.

Curious if anyone has recommendations on where to find the 58|48 wheelset and proper BlackInc barstem?

A frame from Polar is definitely one I’d consider and it should come integrated bars and seatpost.

However, I wouldn’t buy a wheelset from vendors like these. The counterfeit sets often come with Novatec hubs rebranded as something else, and they typically use standard-weight carbon rim layups to cut costs, which makes them heavier. There are plenty of threads on here discussing high-quality wheelsets from reputable OEM factories, so it's worth doing your homework before buying.
September 12, 2025, 06:14:05 AM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM Which T47A BBs are you guys getting for yours?
September 23, 2025, 11:47:03 AM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM I got a good deal on the blue ceramicspeed from someone who immediately switched it out for a (black) DUB version, but I don't think there's any other way to get the blue one than to buy a bike from Factor. I've heard many times that the cheap Ali ceramic BBs aren't worth it, but for my other build I used a ZTTO non-ceramic BB that cost me $20 CAD and I couldn't be happier with it.
September 26, 2025, 07:47:03 AM 		1
Re: Replica Factor Ostro VAM
Quote from: OralMaster on March 31, 2026, 09:43:49 AM
wow 53 pages on chinertown for a fake frame!

there is nothing chiner about this frame gentlemen! this is piracy. wonder why the mods aren't doing anything

Yarrrr! Ahoy matey! Welcome to the party, about late but yarrrr
March 31, 2026, 10:06:40 AM 		1