Factor ONE SP Launched: Aero Road Bike Converted for Time Trials
- Factor introduced the Factor ONE SP on September 24, 2026, as an expansion of its existing aero road bike lineup.
- The Factor ONE SP integrates a purpose-built time trial and triathlon cockpit designated as the ONE SP Bar.
- The underlying frame utilizes progressive aero geometry that lengthens the top tube and pairs with a zero-setback seatpost if desired.
Factor introduced the Factor ONE SP on September 24, 2026, as an expansion of its existing aero road bike lineup. Rather than employing a dedicated time trial frame, the model relies on a bolt-on cockpit and progressive road geometry to handle complex, hilly courses.
Frame Design and Cockpit Integration
The Factor ONE SP integrates a purpose-built time trial and triathlon cockpit designated as the ONE SP Bar. According to the company, this front end consists of a high-modulus carbon fiber structure that bolts directly to the fork head using a four-bolt interface to establish a rigid connection. Riders can adjust reach, width, and rotation through the extensions, alongside height adjustments offering 10 mm of stack at the bar attachment and up to 35 mm of extra stack via 5 mm spacers. Beyond the front end, the underlying frame matches the standard road model, featuring 405 mm chainstays and clearance for tires up to 34 mm wide.
Geometry and Intended Course Application
The underlying frame utilizes progressive aero geometry that lengthens the top tube and pairs with a zero-setback seatpost if desired. Because the standard Factor ONE already approaches time trial geometry in road configuration, the company positions the ONE SP for complex courses rather than straight-line time trials. Factor stated that this configuration was raced in the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift time trial, which featured a 1.8 km climb at a 6.9% gradient. It was also used at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice, a course incorporating approximately 1,200 meters of climbing and technical descents.
Pricing and Build Options
The Factor ONE SP launched globally on September 24, 2026, through Factor dealers in sizes ranging from 47 cm to 58 cm. Four colorways are available: Chrome, Onyx Black, Nimbus Grey, and Silverstone. A premium frameset package is priced at $7,399. Complete builds top out at $13,399 for a SRAM RED configuration equipped with a power meter and Black Inc 62 wheels. For riders who already own a standard Factor ONE, the ONE SP Bar is available separately for $1,399. While exact weight figures for the new build were not provided, a standard Factor ONE built with SRAM RED and Black Inc 62 wheels weighs 7.57 kg (16.7 lbs).