FACTOR RAIDEN CARBON TRACK BIKE

ETA:  4-6weeks from order

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.