FactorHANZŌ
The HANZŌ is Factor's UCI-legal time-trial bike. It was the first production TT bike designed under the UCI tube-shape rules that took effect in January 2021. It has a very narrow head tube with 1-inch bearings, a one-piece wide-stance fork with an external steerer and a monoriser aerobar system. Factor sells it as a frame package or as complete SRAM builds.
- From
- $13,499$13,499$13,499
- Builds
- 3
- Sizes
- 4
- Frame weight
- 1,150 g2.54 lb
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 6 categories
A light, premium UCI time-trial bike with a lifetime warranty, Red or Force power-meter builds and published pad stack and reach ranges that make fitting it straightforward. The one-piece fork and monoriser, 1-inch bearings and electronic-only frame make it fussy to service, and storage stops at a down-tube bottle.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Premium frame
- + Top-tier build kit
- + Aero-first design
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 86/100
- Frame
- 88/100
- Components
- 88/100
- Hydration & storage
- 45/100
- Fit
- 82/100
- Practicality
- 52/100
- Price
- 51/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Not counted in the overall score for time-trial bikes: UCI rules limit integrated hydration and storage. Hydration and storage in the frame
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
Bike duel
Reviews
4 independent reviews of the Factor HANZŌ.
- ▶ Video
Bespoke Endurance
Factor Hanzo Review — The Most Extreme TT Bike? - ▶ Video
- ▶ Video
- ▶ Video
Ronald Kuba
Factor Hanzo In-depth Review
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (Toray and Nippon Graphite PAN-based fiber)
- Fork material
- Carbon; one-piece wide-stance fork with external steerer
- Frame weight
- 1,150 g2.54 lb
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colours
- Chrome
- Also available as
- HANZŌ Track (track version)
- UCI frame approval
- On the UCI list of approved framesets as HANZO (frame and fork), category ALL, sizes S-XL (4), approved 16 June 2022, code FACT-HANZO
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Disc, max rotor 160 mm front and rear
- Max rotor size
- 160 mm
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 28 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- PF4630 (BBRight)
- Front axle
- 12x100 thru-axle
- Rear axle
- 12x142 thru-axle
- Drivetrain compatibility
- Electronic only, max chainring 56T
- Mechanical shifting possible
- No
- Max chainring
- 56T
- Cable routing
- Internal
- Electronic battery location
- Seatpost (the NACA 3:1 seatpost has room for a Di2 battery); Di2 junction box hidden in the down tube
Hydration & storage
- Bottle mount locations
- Down tube (shaped to integrate an aero bottle)
Fit & adjustability
- Aerobar system
- Factor monoriser aerobar system; works with aero extensions from several other manufacturers
- Third-party aerobars possible
- Yes
- Extension options
- Black Inc TT extensions; Factor has given the mast CAD profiles to AeroCoach and WattShop for compatible extensions
- Seatpost type
- Factor HANZŌ carbon post, 0 mm or 27 mm setback
- Fit notes
- Factor publishes minimum and maximum pad stack and the pad reach range at each stack height, measured to the centre of the pad. Pad reach range is longest at minimum stack.
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- Projected frontal area 31% smaller than the Factor SLiCK; Factor says it is among the fastest UCI-approved TT bikes
- Testing method
- Wind tunnel testing with Israel Start-Up Nation over about a year of development
- Tube profile
- Airfoil sections using the full 16 cm allowed alongside the head tube and down tube under the 2021 UCI rules (1 cm minimum section); NACA 3:1 seatpost; seat stays as wide as UCI rules allow
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Headset bearings
- 1-inch upper and lower bearings, held in place by a tension rod that threads into the one-piece fork
- Derailleur hanger
- Proprietary (Factor floating RDH)
- Maintenance
- Minimum seatpost insertion is 80 mm. The mono-riser is cut to length once the pad stack is settled; Factor recommends a fine hacksaw and a saw guide. The hydraulic hoses are looped inside the basebar and must not be kinked. The PF BBCorrect bottom bracket (a modified BBright) goes in with Loctite 641. The frame takes one bottle at a time, mounted low on the down tube or the seat tube.
- Proprietary parts
- One-piece fork/steerer, monoriser aerobar system and HANZŌ seatpost
- Frame warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Sold via
- Direct from factorbikes.com and through retailers
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
HANZŌ SRAM Red w/ Power Meter | HANZŌ SRAM Force w/ Power Meter | HANZŌ Premium Package | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Price (MSRP) | $13,499$13,499$13,499 | $11,499$11,499$11,499 | $6,899$6,899$6,899 |
| Type | Complete bike | Complete bike | Frameset |
| Notes | Crank length (165, 170 or 172.5 mm), seatpost setback (0 or 27 mm) and wheelset are chosen at order. Price is the same for both wheel options. | Crank length (165, 170 or 172.5 mm), seatpost setback (0 or 27 mm) and wheelset are chosen at order. Price is the same for both wheel options. | Frame package. Factor's spec list for it includes the monoriser aerobar system, the HANZŌ seatpost, a CeramicSpeed SLT headset and a CeramicSpeed PF4630 bottom bracket. A version with Black Inc 48|58 wheels costs USD 9,799. |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | SRAM Red eTap AXS | SRAM Force AXS E1 | — |
| Launched | 2019 · replaced by SRAM Red AXS E1 (2024) | 2025 · current generation | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | — |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes | — |
| Wireless | Yes | Yes | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x | — |
| Crankset | SRAM Red AXS Power Meter | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter | — |
| Chainrings | 48/35 | 48/35 | — |
| Crank length | 165 / 170 / 172.5 (chosen at order) | 165 / 170 / 172.5 (chosen at order) | — |
| Power meter | SRAM Red AXS Power Meter | SRAM Force AXS Power Meter | — |
| Bottom bracket | CeramicSpeed PF4630 with Wheels MFG 24 mm BBRight adapters | CeramicSpeed PF4630 with Wheels MFG 24 mm BBRight adapters | CeramicSpeed PF4630 with Wheels MFG 24 mm BBRight adapters |
| Standard | PF4630 (BBRight) | PF4630 (BBRight) | PF4630 (BBRight) |
| Cassette | SRAM Red AXS | SRAM Force AXS E1 | — |
| Range | 10-33 | 10-33 | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | — |
| Brakes | |||
| Rotors | 160 mm rotors | 160 mm rotors | — |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm | — |
| Wheels & tires | |||
| Wheelset | Black Inc 48|58 | Black Inc 48|58 | — |
| Notes | Alternative: Black Inc Three (front) + Black Inc Zero disc (rear) | Alternative: Black Inc Three (front) + Black Inc Zero disc (rear) | — |
| Cockpit | |||
| Aerobar system | Factor Mono-Riser Aerobar System | Factor Mono-Riser Aerobar System | Factor Mono-Riser Aerobar System |
| Integrated with frame | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Headset | CeramicSpeed SLT 1-inch | CeramicSpeed SLT 1-inch | CeramicSpeed SLT 1-inch |
| Saddle & seatpost | |||
| Seatpost | Factor HANZŌ Carbon Zero | Factor HANZŌ Carbon Zero | Factor HANZŌ Carbon Zero |
| Offset / setback | 0 mm (27 mm setback option) | 0 mm (27 mm setback option) | 0 mm (27 mm setback option) |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
HANZŌ price & value
Building up the HANZŌ Premium Package
Included: Aerobar system, Bottom bracket, Headset, Seatpost.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Saddle, Pedals.
Ownership checklist
2 of 5 known checks pass, 2 not published by Factor. Why these checks
- ✕
Threaded bottom bracket
PF4630 (BBRight)
- ✕
UDH derailleur hanger
Proprietary (Factor floating RDH)
- ✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12x142 thru-axle
- ✕
Works with mechanical shifting
- ✓
Fits third-party aerobars
Factor monoriser aerobar system; works with aero extensions from several other manufacturers
- ?
Rear disc wheel compatible
- ?
Fit kept when packed
Raced by
Pros who raced the HANZŌ, with results on it.
© Jürgen Matern / CC BY-SA 4.0 Rudy Von Berg2024–2025United States
- 3rdIronman World Championship Kona 2024
Setup: SRAM Red AXS 1x (58T at Kona 2024, 54T at Nice 2025), 10-33 cassette, Cadex wheels
Race setup, 4 parts →Source
HANZŌ geometry
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 501 mm19.7″ | 516 mm20.3″ | 541 mm21.3″ | 566 mm22.3″ |
| Reach | 390 mm15.4″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 419 mm16.5″ | 440 mm17.3″ |
| Pad stack min | 554 mm21.8″ | 572 mm22.5″ | 597 mm23.5″ | 622 mm24.5″ |
| Pad stack max | 652 mm25.7″ | 671 mm26.4″ | 695 mm27.4″ | 719 mm28.3″ |
| Pad reach min | 356 mm14″ | 366 mm14.4″ | 381 mm15″ | 402 mm15.8″ |
| Pad reach max | 585 mm23″ | 596 mm23.5″ | 611 mm24.1″ | 632 mm24.9″ |
| Seat angle min | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° |
| Seat angle max | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| Seat tube length | 491 mm19.3″ | 510 mm20.1″ | 535 mm21.1″ | 560 mm22″ |
| Chainstay | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 975 mm38.4″ | 991 mm39″ | 1,012 mm39.8″ | 1,041 mm41″ |
| BB drop | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ |
| Fork offset | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ |
| Trail | 64 mm2.5″ | 60 mm2.4″ | 60 mm2.4″ | 60 mm2.4″ |
Side view & pad range
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The HANZŌ in size M against the middle size of 16 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Wheelbase991 mm39″
shortestlonger than 56% of 16 bikeslongest
- Chainstay405 mm15.9″
shortestlonger than 30% of 20 bikeslongest
Good to know
Design
The fork, external steerer and monoriser are moulded as one piece. Factor says this replaces dozens of bolted parts and is stiffer and lighter than designs with overlapping bonded or slip joints. The head tube uses 1-inch bearings top and bottom.
SourceAerodynamics
Factor kept the fork and frame airfoils well clear of the tires to limit interference from spinning wheels. That gives room for 28 mm tires, and the seat stays are as wide as the UCI allows.
SourceFit
Factor says the monoriser gives 'penalty-free pad stack'. It has shared the mast CAD with AeroCoach and WattShop so riders can use their extensions as well as Black Inc's.
SourceIntegration
The down tube is shaped to integrate an aero water bottle and hides the Di2 junction box where it is easy to reach. The seatpost has room for a Di2 battery.
SourceCompatibility
The frame is electronic-only with internal routing. It takes up to 160 mm rotors front and rear and chainrings up to 56T. The bottom bracket is PF4630 with 24 mm BBRight reducers.
SourceRacing
Prototypes were raced in the final time trial of the 2021 Giro d'Italia, selected riders used it at the 2021 Tour de France, and Ben Hermans won a time trial on it at the Tour Poitou-Charentes.
SourceHistory
The HANZŌ was the first production WorldTour TT bike developed under the UCI tube-shape rules confirmed on 1 January 2021. Factor worked on it with Israel Start-Up Nation, including Chris Froome and Alex Dowsett.
SourceVersions
Factor also makes a HANZŌ Track version for the velodrome.
Source
HANZŌ FAQ
Is the Factor HANZŌ UCI legal?+
Yes. The Factor HANZŌ is UCI legal, so it can be raced in draft-illegal triathlon as well as UCI time trials.
How much does the Factor HANZŌ cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): $6,899–$13,499 across 3 listed builds and framesets: HANZŌ SRAM Red w/ Power Meter, HANZŌ SRAM Force w/ Power Meter and HANZŌ Premium Package.
How much does the Factor HANZŌ weigh?+
The frame weighs 1,150 g (2.54 lb).
What sizes does the Factor HANZŌ come in?+
4 sizes: S, M, L and XL.
What pad stack and pad reach can the Factor HANZŌ reach?+
Across all sizes, pad stack ranges from 554 mm (21.8″) to 719 mm (28.3″), and pad reach from 356 mm (14″) to 632 mm (24.9″). Use the fit finder to check which size covers your position.
What seat angle does the Factor HANZŌ have?+
78° effective seat tube angle.
What is the tire clearance of the Factor HANZŌ?+
Up to 28 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Factor HANZŌ?+
Drivetrain compatibility: Electronic only, max chainring 56T. Mechanical groupsets are not supported. The largest chainring that fits is 56T. Bottom bracket: PF4630 (BBRight).
What builds of the Factor HANZŌ are available?+
HANZŌ SRAM Red w/ Power Meter: SRAM Red eTap AXS; HANZŌ SRAM Force w/ Power Meter: SRAM Force AXS E1.
Can I fit my own aerobars on the Factor HANZŌ?+
Yes, third-party aerobars can be used on the Factor HANZŌ. Factor monoriser aerobar system; works with aero extensions from several other manufacturers
Which pros ride the Factor HANZŌ?+
Rudy Von Berg raced this generation of the Factor HANZŌ. See the "Raced by" section for seasons and results.
What warranty does the Factor HANZŌ frame have?+
Limited lifetime warranty
Is the Factor HANZŌ aerodynamic?+
Projected frontal area 31% smaller than the Factor SLiCK; Factor says it is among the fastest UCI-approved TT bikes (Wind tunnel testing with Israel Start-Up Nation over about a year of development)
Sources
- https://factorbikes.com/bikes/hanzo
- https://factorbikes.com/bike-builder/hanzo-premium-package
- https://factorbikes.com/bike-builder/hanzo-sram-force-w-power-meter
- https://factorbikes.com/bike-builder/hanzo-sram-red-w-power-meter
- https://factorbikes.com/news/a-closer-look-into-the-development-process-of-the-hanzo
- https://assets.ctfassets.net/uyc32o2uod42/5MXDd144FQW6JxTjzY9K1M/4598d349b9079fa3c19d911cc7770dab/Factor_Hanzo___Assembly_Manual_v1.pdf
- https://assets.ctfassets.net/761l7gh5x5an/7jA9krKzzy3lRXPzlm4uyn/7982d7114b9d62978cb87876ea476535/58780c70-6247-4448-8384-b145fa30aba9.pdf
- https://www.slowtwitch.com/triathlon/rudy-von-berg-and-his-factor-hanzo-are-ready-for-nice-2025/
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