A fuse of knowledge
Coming off the back of two massive development cycles for Factor Bikes which resulted in the new OSTRO VAM and the HANZŌ Track, the Factor RAIDEN Track takes full advantage of everything our developers learned while creating those epic bikes. The Raiden is a fusion of knowledge.
By balancing the equation between making the fastest straight-line bike in the HANZŌ Track with developing the OSTRO VAM that is more maneuverable and more tailored to moving in a group, the RAIDEN Track mixes the aero efficiency of a straight-line solo track bike with the ability to excel in group racing dynamics.
The RAIDEN Track is a mass start track bike with a geometry tailored to a wide cross-section of track riders. From Sprint to Madison to Omnium races, the RAIDEN Track can dominate the sprinter’s lane.
ACCESSIBLE GEOMETRY
Developed after extensive research into the ideal geometry for the majority of track riders, the RAIDEN Track provides a race-ready position that combines responsiveness with the ability to hold an aggressive posture for the length of a track event. Factor’s hallmark handling results in a maneuverable bike that weaves through heavy traffic in bunch racing. The frame’s inherent adjustability ensures a wide range of fit options across rider sizes and track events.
EXTREME STIFFNESS
Since the RAIDEN Track needs to be able to be effective in a variety of track disciplines, from Sprint races between two riders to a bunch of events like the Points race, it needs to be able to deliver the type of stiffness that will allow the riders to take full benefit from their power output. Every part of the frame has been developed to accommodate these high torque needs of elite and serious amateur racers. Using our in-house expertise in laying up carbon, the frame’s material has been precisely dosed throughout to ensure the highest level of rigidity. Important regions like the chainstays and seatstays have been inspired by the HANZŌ Track to facilitate power transfer while maintaining stiffness/aero balance.
EFFICIENT GROUP DYNAMICS
Taking inspiration from the OSTRO VAM, the RAIDEN Track employs a front end that is aerodynamically more suited to group racing dynamics. Air flow is less predictable in bunch events where riders will be jockeying for position within the group., The initial foil shapes of the fork and headtube were inspired by shapes used in the OSTRO VAM development process. They were modified throughout the development of the RAIDEN making them deeper and better suited for flow retention of bunch racing events. The RAIDEN Track combines the aero efficiency of a straight-line pursuit bike like the HANZŌ Track with the efficient group dynamics of the OSTRO VAM.
ADAPTABLE TO DISCIPLINES
Designed to complement the Aus Cycling track project and capitalize on our insights from the OSTRO VAM and HANZŌ Track development cycles, the RAIDEN Track is highly technologically driven while remaining especially accessible for athletes of all levels of proficiency.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frame: Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pitch-Based Fiber
Fork: RAIDEN Track Wide Stance Fork
Seatpost: Factor RAIDEN Track Carbon
Barstem: Vision METRON TRACK (complete bike only)
Headset: CeramicSpeed SLT 1-1/8″ and 1-3/8″ bearings
Head Tube Diameter: 1-1/8″ upper and 1-3/8″ lower
Saddle Rail Clamps: 7x7 and 7x9
Bottom Bracket: CeramicSpeed T47 Aluminium cups / CeramicSpeed bearings for 30mm spindle
Front Axle: 12 x 100mm thru-axle
Rear Axle: M8 Track bolt
Wheel Size: 700c
Max Tire Clearance: 23mm
