Chris Froome’s 2021 Factor OSTRO VAM and his new Israel Start-Up Nation team | 3bikes.fr, your Cycling, Gravel & Triathlon magazine

In 2021, the Israel Start-Up Nation team continues its journey with Factor Bikes as its bike partner. In addition to the lightweight O2 VAM, the ONE, and the aerodynamic SLICK for time trials, the riders will notably be on the Factor OSTRO VAM, unveiled at the first rides of 2021. Discover the details of the build of one of the bikes that will support Chris Froome, Dan Martin, André Greipel, Rudy Barbier, Hugo Hofstetter, Alexis Renard, and their teammates this season.

Photo credits: Israel Start-Up Nation / Noa Arnon / Ronen Topelberg & Brian Veloimages

The 2021 Factor OSTRO VAM that will equip Chris Froome and his Israel Start-Up Nation teammates this season.

As he sets out to conquer a fifth Tour de France victory, Chris Froome will be able to rely in 2021 on the Factor OSTRO VAM, Factor O2 VAM, and Factor SLICK for time trial events, all from the collection of his new team Israel Start-Up Nation’s bike partner.

As he sets out to conquer a fifth Tour de France victory, Chris Froome will be able to rely on this Factor OSTRO VAM with his new Israel Start-Up Nation team.

After a first season in the WorldTour, Factor Bikes continues its collaboration with Team Israel Start-Up Nation, as well as with partners Black Inc and CeramicSpeed.

André Greipel on his 2021 Factor OSTRO VAM.

Described by the team’s riders and manager Kjell Carlström as “a fantastic bike for a wide variety of different race profiles,” the Factor OSTRO VAM, presented last year at the 2020 Tour de France, will be one of the Israel Start-Up Nation team’s race machines.

The Israel Start-Up Nation team will benefit from a Hammerhead Karoo 2 bike computer for the 2021 season.

The 2021 Factor OSTRO VAM for Israel Start-Up Nation features a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain with disc brakes. The rear derailleur has an oversized derailleur cage with OSPW CeramicSpeed bearings. The frame integrates the Black Inc Carbon Barstem integrated handlebar/stem combo and the OSTRO VAM seatpost. Riders will also be able to count on the Black Inc Thirty, Forty Five, or Sixty wheel range (referring to their 30, 45, or 60mm rim depths).

The Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 derailleur features an oversized derailleur cage and OSPW CeramicSpeed bearings.

For tires, the wheels will be fitted with Maxxis High Road. Selle Italia will support the team in their saddle choice, and Hammerhead Karoo 2 bike computers will be installed on the handlebars as true onboard computers. 4iiii remains the team’s technical partner for training and monitoring with power meters.

After a first year with the team, Factor Bikes continues the adventure in 2021 with Israel Start-Up Nation.

Austrian rouleur and former hour record holder (51.850 kilometers in one hour) Matthias Brändle here demonstrating his balance on his Factor OSTRO VAM.