I changed frame from factor 1 to factor 2. Sometimes it was like nightmare but overall i finished my build

Quote from: jarkacz on July 01, 2025, 03:16:01 AM
I changed frame from factor 1 to factor 2. Sometimes it was like nightmare but overall i finished my build

hey! nice bike, did you have the ostro 1 with white base black decals? i took that paint scheme as my inspiration!

Very nice and awesome build! Looks insanely good!

After reading your short update, I have some questions: What were your nightmare parts?
Notice any differences in version 1 and 2?

cheers hand safe and happy km/miles to ride!

Quote from: jarkacz on July 01, 2025, 03:16:01 AM
I changed frame from factor 1 to factor 2. Sometimes it was like nightmare but overall i finished my build

Nice build! where did you get the frame from? Which seller. And what was a nightmare?

Quote from: jarkacz on July 01, 2025, 03:16:01 AM
I changed frame from factor 1 to factor 2. Sometimes it was like nightmare but overall i finished my build

This looks very sharp!  I too am curious about the build issues you encountered and who you bought the frameset from.  (I have a V1 from First Class Carbon).  Lastly, please state what size frame this is!  (Sorry, personal pet-peeve of mine.)

1. Nightmare was by internal routing. I couldnt pull out brake hoses, especially in fork. The holes in fork and frame are too small so its impossible to took it outside - diameter of holes are that same size like brake hoses (should be few mm wider). The frame doesnt have any addictional helpful internal wiring (channels or something like that). Fork has little space inside and the wirels are too tough/stiff. Better situation is in handlebar. I managed with a small plastic tube run throught the frame and fork, screwed together with the wires.

2. Outside the frame looks ok, but inside is a mess - sharp edges near to inner side of bottom bracket. Have to be carefull to not cut yourself. I fix it with a file

3. Expander was too small and very rough, so i took my old one. Inside the steerer tube was a small layer of carbon. So I couldnt insert the expander... I fix it with sandpaper

4. Stem spacers and top cover has 2 holes: for steerer tube and for the brake hoses. The hoses should go from one whole to the second hole. But the space is too small for this operation and the hoses are to stiff (again), so i have to cut with a blade and make one big hole So the hoses goes from handlebar to the head. And now the handlebar could sits on the up bearings.

5. The main paint/main varnist is great BUT the logos are like stickers. They are good but you can scrath it easily. I use the transparent foil to secure it and when I try to correct, I peel the foil wit logos...

I expected difficulties espiecially that is replica/fake frame. Overall I solved all problems (except the logos, but i will probably order new FACTOR stickers.
I changed from Factor 1 to 2 for no special reason. Second ver is a little better in my opinion. Nicer look, more stiff especially the fork - it has additional grooving in steerer tube, better seatpost mounting (can now install varia radar on it with aluminium arm). For the layman or amateur the differences may be small, if at all.
I paid about 850EUR with send, vat, custom duty. Not bad i think. I tooks 1 month for making frame and 1,5 week shipping. Seller Taiwan Carbon Bike .
Next i will try send more photos. Attached ver 1 and ver 2.

I ordered wheels too. They should be for about 2-3 weeks (Princeton 65, glossy with white)

Wow no clear over the decals to protect them?

Size 56, handlebar 400x100. My height 180

Wow looks fantastic, this is the first Ostrao Vam V2 we've seen on here I think!
I would love to hear how it rides once you get a chance to spend some time with it.

It's quite easy to spot the differences of the fake V2. V1 was much harder.
I've owned both the original V1 and V2.

Impressive, even branded thru-axles!

Some more photos

Quote from: jarkacz on July 06, 2025, 06:22:10 AM
Some more photos

Im guessing this is not using EPS molding?

Quote from: Serge_K on July 06, 2025, 11:17:22 AM
Definitely bladder, you can see the creases of the bladder. That bottom bracket area looks worse than velobuild frames from 4 years ago.
Who's the seller so we know never to order from them?
At this price point it's a joke.

I think that he informed Seller Taiwan Carbon Bike

Have others sellers to recomend?

What are the obvious differences?

Quote from: voidptr on July 06, 2025, 04:01:58 AM
It's quite easy to spot the differences of the fake V2. V1 was much harder.
I've owned both the original V1 and V2.