SECTOR GUIDE NEW PRODUCTS
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1 Slick Brand: Factor
Distributor: Vires Velo
Factor Bikes, the premium performance bicycle brand, has announced the reimagining of its triathlon- specific bike, the Slick. Integrating the latest technology from across Factor’s portfolio of road and track machines, the Slick is optimised for age group multi-sport athletes who are seeking to balance high performance with practicality and integration. The redesigned Slick
leverages trickle-down technology from Factor’s Olympic Gold medal-winning Hanzo Track and World Tour talisman Ostro Vam.
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Designed for straight-line speed, Ostro Vam, the gold medal-winning Hanzo Track maximises the chord length of the airfoil sections for improved aerodynamics, a feature incorporated into the Slick to offer athlete’s speed. Drawing inspiration from the Ostro Vam, the Slick front end has been engineered to maximise performance at variable yaw angles. Providing an approximate six-watt saving at 48km/h over the previous edition, the new iteration deploys a ~12% increase in aerodynamic performance - catering to individual dynamics rather than group riding. Factor has also
redesigned the rear triangle January 2025 | 53
to dampen the ride quality and take the edge off the constant bumping from the road so athletes are able to perform over a range of race distances, from middle to long.
Factor’s in-house
expertise has crafted a lightweight and responsive layup weighing 1,250g for the frame and 459g for the fork (for a 54cm). The brand has opted for a
standard 1” 1/4 steerer tube so the Slick is easy to customise to the perfect fit and quick to transport, making it the ideal choice for athletes who travel frequently and are looking to optimise their position hassle-free.
RRPs: Slick - £4,599 Slick + Black In Wheels 62 - £6,999 Slick Standard Complete (SRAM Force) - £6,659
Slick Premium Complete (SRAM Force) - £8,499 Slick Premium Complete (SRAM Red) - £9,599
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