"The ALUTO's frame is immediately recognizable as a Factor, but with subtle differences that signal its off-road purpose. The downtube and headtube carry aerodynamic shaping borrowed from Factor's road machines, while the top tube and seat stays slim down for weight savings and vibration control. As far as looks go, the ALTUO appeals to me. It looks more like a cyclocross/gravel bike than the OSTRO gravel."
"The rear triangle is compact, keeping the chainstays short to maximize snap and acceleration out of corners, while the front center is stretched slightly to create a stable, planted feel at high speed. Combined with a bit more trail in the front end, the geometry is tuned for confident handling on loose gravel while maintaining the sharp responsiveness Factor is known for."
The Factor ALUTO is a dedicated gravel race bike engineered for long, fast, and unpredictable gravel events. Geometry emphasizes a slightly stretched front center, increased trail, and a compact rear triangle to balance high-speed stability with cornering snap and acceleration. The frame combines aerodynamic downtube and headtube shaping borrowed from road models with slim top tube and seatstays for weight savings and vibration control. A carbon layup targets efficiency while rounder tube profiles improve ride quality over rough surfaces. Overall design aims to deliver stability, stiffness, and sharp responsiveness on mixed high-speed tarmac and loose technical descents.
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