Factor One review: A member-exclusive deep dive into the most talked-about aero bike of the year Empirical testing meets real world impressions as Josh tests Factor's $15k aero superbike Cycling News · Aug 12
Factor Bikes doubles down on Modern Adventure Pro Cycling's Tour de France ambitions, becomes co-title sponsor Following a breakthrough GC win in Europe, Factor Bikes expands its commitment to George Hincapie’s Tour de France project Cycling Weekly · Jun 16
Tour de France participation within five years set as goal for new co-title sponsor Factor at Modern Adventure Bike manufacturer increases investment in US-registered squad from 2027 Cycling News · Jun 16
'An exciting step forward' – Scott returns to the WorldTour with NSN Cycling, as Factor leaves former Israel-Premier Tech Swiss brand signs 'multi-year sponsorship' with revamped team Cycling Weekly · Dec 3, 2025
Factor to leave rebranded Israel-Premier Tech as sponsors flee team Bike brand reportedly set to follow title sponsor Premier Tech in stepping away from team Cycling Weekly · Nov 20, 2025
'It's become too controversial around our brand' – Factor pushes for Israel-Premier Tech name and registration change Factor founder Rob Gitelis says a "full rebranding of the team" is needed for relationship to continue Cycling Weekly · Sep 22, 2025
'Without a name change, without a flag change, we won't continue' - Israel-Premier Tech bike sponsor Factor pushes team owner to disassociate with Israel A new name and financial arrangement are yet to be worked out, Factor's Rob Gitelis tells Cyclingnews Cycling News · Sep 22, 2025
Did the American bike industry create its own biggest competitor? Why Chinese factories are launching their own high-end bike brands Historically content to remain behind the scenes, manufacturing for well-known brands, Chinese OEMs are making a play for market share in North America. A unique combination of time and opportunity has led to this moment. Cycling News · Jul 31, 2025
Crazy prototype Factor Aero bike is 'significantly faster' than the Ostro, Factor CEO teases Jake Stewart's unmarked Factor aero bike causes a stir at the Criterium du Dauphine Cycling Weekly · Jun 9, 2025
David Millar's clothing brand CHPT3 saved by Factor founder Company entered 'voluntary liquidation' in December and immediately ceased trading Cycling Weekly · Jun 6, 2025
Unbound Tech Gallery Part 1: Disc wheels, five new bikes, strange two-valve wheels and a five-week-old kitten The first instalment of the weird, wild and wonderful bike tech found in Emporia at Unbound Gravel Cycling News · Jun 2, 2025
Factor hops on gravel suspension trend with unreleased Unbound race rig The first of what we're told will be two new Factor gravel bikes on show at Unbound, this one doesn't have a name but is unlike anything we've seen from the brand before Cycling News · May 29, 2025
'I don't have a CV, I've never had a proper job': David Millar starts a new chapter as brand director at Factor The former pro cyclist and founder of CHPT3 will be part of the brand's strategic leadership team Cycling Weekly · Jan 29, 2025
'I was pretty down, I'll just take another punch' - David Millar opens up about CHPT3 closure, ITV losing the Tour de France and new role at Factor Bikes Scotsman begins 'chapter 4' as Brand Director at Factor Cycling News · Jan 29, 2025
Cycling Weekly · May 10, 2024 Why is carbon fiber so expensive? Revelations about this much-misunderstood material Why do carbon fiber bikes cost so much? What's this material really made of and can a repaired frame ever be judged safe? We lift the lid on carbon fiber and question its sustainability
Cycling News · Mar 1, 2024 The man behind the curtain - Rob Gitelis on building a brand in cycling's Far Eastern epicentre Talking business, motivation, loyalty, the pandemic and mental health with Factor Bikes CEO Rob Gitelis
Cycling Weekly · Nov 14, 2023 Can bikes actually get any more aero, or is the arms race over? Have we reached the end of the aero arms race? And if so, where will future advantages be found?