Replica Factor Ostro VAM

[jerozilla]

Could you please share a link to FC Carbon store? I can't find it.

I would wait until me and the other user here receive our frames as there has been what seems like some decent delays in shipping. Mine has been stuck at awaiting flight since the 24th.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007696367264.html

offers the frame in 3 tiers, the third tier being the highest quality closest to a real one, the one in Oralmaster's photos that he said he could not feel the difference between a test ride of a real one and his tier 3 version. I have ordered the same one, actually identical to oralmasters size and color by chance lol.

[johnnyboy4711]

what price we talking all in delivered?

[Enyabey]

I contacted both Taiwen Eisen and FC Carbon and both stated a delivery time of 60 days for the v2 version

[jerozilla]

what price we talking all in delivered?

with shipping it's about $1025USD for the tier 3 one that is the closest to the real thing. Shipping is steep at over $100 for not utilizing something higher end imo. Mine I can't tell if it's the poor shipping or the strike that backed up mail in my country for weeks and some countries stopped sending packages in so they could catch up on the backlog. Mine was passed off to the airline in Singapore Dec.24 and hasn't moved since "Awaiting Flight".

F-C also quoted 60 days for the Ostro v2 so might be sourcing from the same place as the other ones but Taiwan Eisen offers 45cm while F-C said a 45cm frame would be almost double as its niche even though Factor brought back the 45cm size in 2024 with the v2.

I'd rather have the tried and tested v1 that we've seen from Oralmaster and another user than a brand new one even if the v2 is nicer.

[BadIdeasMakeGoodStories]

Totally depends on the seller/store which one are you referencing?

I’m referring to a legit Factor frame, not the copies. As weighed though and based on the previous posts, I would expect the high end v2 to be competitive.

[jerozilla]

I’m referring to a legit Factor frame, not the copies. As weighed though and based on the previous posts, I would expect the high end v2 to be competitive.

Agreed they definitely do some high tier stuff if Oralmaster test rode real vs his and couldn't even feel the difference. I inquired about the blurred TT frame as well and it looked quite well done. Wasn't aware of the coming v2 at the time or I may have taken a flyer on it over the v1. Really wish F-C offered the 45cm been looking for one for a petite girl who probably might not fit a 49.

[Rapac]

Agreed they definitely do some high tier stuff if Oralmaster test rode real vs his and couldn't even feel the difference. I inquired about the blurred TT frame as well and it looked quite well done. Wasn't aware of the coming v2 at the time or I may have taken a flyer on it over the v1. Really wish F-C offered the 45cm been looking for one for a petite girl who probably might not fit a 49.

I would not only fit a "petite girl". I would fit anyone under ~167/170cm who wants to have a bike the right size

[jerozilla]

I would not only fit a "petite girl". I would fit anyone under ~167/170cm who wants to have a bike the right size

Yeah she's about 158cm so I'm guessing 45cm is definitely the frame size needed. Might just wait for the V2's to launch but definitely not paying 12000RMB instead of 7000RMB to F-C for a 45 as I don't think it's that "niche"

[Icyseanfitz]

I would wait until me and the other user here receive our frames as there has been what seems like some decent delays in shipping. Mine has been stuck at awaiting flight since the 24th.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007696367264.html

offers the frame in 3 tiers, the third tier being the highest quality closest to a real one, the one in Oralmaster's photos that he said he could not feel the difference between a test ride of a real one and his tier 3 version. I have ordered the same one, actually identical to oralmasters size and color by chance lol.

Have you a link to just the sellers page by any chance? That link won't work/delivery to my country for some reason

[Sander2177]

I would wait until me and the other user here receive our frames as there has been what seems like some decent delays in shipping. Mine has been stuck at awaiting flight since the 24th.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007696367264.html

offers the frame in 3 tiers, the third tier being the highest quality closest to a real one, the one in Oralmaster's photos that he said he could not feel the difference between a test ride of a real one and his tier 3 version. I have ordered the same one, actually identical to oralmasters size and color by chance lol.

Ok i get the three tiers being offered and this is done by OEM and ODM manufacturers, but with these copies how do you actually know you are getting a tie three and that they are just not doing this to get more money

[acino]

Ok i get the three tiers being offered and this is done by OEM and ODM manufacturers, but with these copies how do you actually know you are getting a tie three and that they are just not doing this to get more money

You don't. You weigh your options, consider your budget and then you hope for the best.

[Sander2177]

You don't. You weigh your options, consider your budget and then you hope for the best.

 lol ok!

[estingo]

I've decided I'm going to weight weenie it, I want to get it under 7kg cuz why not. Currently 7.8kg with everything on it

What I'm currently thinking

Avian Canary- 240 grams. 100g savings, costs 190 and 40 for the adapter to Factor.

I'm also checking for an option to go for an Avian Canary with the outline of the imitation black Inc. handlebar. I have inquired them and they can print for the bike an adapter to accommodate the cables with the d-tube steer. I'm not getting much more info when reading on the forum and watching on YouTube. some people like them others don't, it's like 80-20 of positive versus negative. The Canary has a nice weight, 264 gram for a 400 by 110 for a reasonable price of 290 euros.


Original Black inc:


The EXS (500 euro) is for me a bit over the budget as well as the original Black Inc. (550 euro) but I was also looking at a more aerodynamic shape that doesn't weigh that much more. I've looked into Patty his post (https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,5314.msg66946.html#msg66946) about the handlebars as well and consider the Tavelo Avro too.


One other that got my interest is the Rolling Stone Manta it's also around the 290 euro price point it's 80 grams heavier than the Canary with 345 grams and same weight than the one that I have now, but I looks more aerodynamic :


If I compare the 2:
- Avian Canary 265 gram, 290 euro carbon T1100 Less aero more climbing and all round. Not so good reviews
- Tavelo Avro gen-1, 340 gram, 290 euro no idea what carbon, but great reviews
- Rolling Stone 345 gram, 2290 euro Carbon T800 More aero less climbing less all round.

Anyway always nice to compare "stuff" too bad I can't find really reviews on the "unknown" Rolling-Stone handlebar.