Matt & Simon's Factor O2 Bikes For The Taiwan KOM Challenge

Thanks to Factor, Fabric, THM Carbones, and Lightweight for the products used in this video. All opinions expressed at the presenter's own.

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In order to compete in the fearsome Taiwan KOM Challenge, Si and Matt needed some very special, light weight climbing bikes. Take a look at their very bling 💎 Factor bikes.

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Frame and forks: Factor O2 750g
Wheels: Lightweight Meilenstein
Tyres: Continental GP4000 2
Handlebars: THM Carbones
Stem: THM Carbones Tibia 80g
Seatpost: Factor
Saddle: Fabric ALM Ultimate 140g
Shifters: Sram Etap/Shimano Dura Ace Di2
Brakes: THM Carbones Fibula 120g per calliper
Front Mech: Sram Etap/Shimano Dura Ace Di2
Rear Mech: Sram Etap/Shimano Dura Ace Di2
Chainset: THM Carbones Clavicula SE 293g
Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace/ Look Keo Blads
Chainring size: 50-34
Powermeter: N/A
Cassette: Sram Red 11-28/Shimano Dura Ace

Bike weight: 6.24kg (Matt)/6.18kg (Simon)
Tyre width: 25mm

Finishing touches: Wahoo Elemnt Bolt computers


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