Aero gravel goes off the deep end: The new Factor *what*?

Factor has a wild new aero gravel bike that was raced at The Traka and Unbound Gravel. Factor insists this ultra-progressive carbon frameset is a prototype, and is not yet revealing many details or even a name beyond saying its a progression of the Ostro Gravel. I dropped by Factor's Airbnb in Emporia, Kansas during Unbound week to chat with industrial designer Mike McGinn about it. I've reviewed the Factor Aluto: https://www.strava.com/routes/3497424863266259606 I'm currently testing the Factor Sarana. And I did a video on the Unbound mudder experience I had on the Factor Ostro Gravel in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLYBHotbCio -- The Ride is supported in 2026 by: BikeTiresDirect: https://tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'RIDEWITHBEN') Castelli clothing: https://www.castelli-cycling.com/US/en/ Perc coffee: https://tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15') POC helmets & sunglasses: https://poc.com/ Feedback Sports stands & tools: https://bit.ly/3S9Dq8r Saris racks: https://saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15') Silca maintenance: https://silca.cc/ Lezyne radar & lights: https://tinyurl.com/4z5e3e9u The Cyclist Lawyer: https://www.thecyclist-lawyer.com/ Shimano shoes: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tep -- Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow me on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/ben-delaney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_delaney