Factor Monza Road Bike

The reality for many road cyclists is that one set of wheels covers a lot of ground. From backpack-rocking fast commutes to training rides, punchy chain gangs, hill repeats, crits and more, for passionate amateurs, very often, a single bike sends it all in the same week. Factor saw the need for a more ruggedized, more democratic Ostro and developed the Monza in response, a bike that can compete for the win and eat the early miles.

The Factor Monza’s everyday race geometry and clearance for up to 34mm tires excel at jumping disciplines. While Factor makes a big deal of the Monza’s World Tour handling and its comparable stiffness to the Ostro, the adaptions its engineers made to the geo, raising the stack height compared to the Ostro make it so much more than a one-trick pony. Factor has recognized that for many of us, the saddle time we squeeze between other commitments, up before dawn or out past the last light, is our riding life. And if we can snag a race over the weekend, even better.

Accordingly, Factor added a good sense of utility to the Monza, too, which features integrated downtube storage, neatly nixing your (often ungainly) saddle bag and inviting you to stow your ride essentials inside the frame. Whether you use it to stash an extra layer, an inner tube and accessories or a few choice snacks, the Monza’s internal storage capacity streamlines your ride routine, helping you get out of the door faster, with less fuss and a lot more style. In case you were wondering, the storage is accessible even if you have a bottle cage mounted to its top cover. Inside, you'll find lots of space and an included organizer bag.