FactorSLiCK
The SLiCK is Factor's triathlon bike, sitting next to the UCI-focused HANZŌ time-trial bike. The 2024 redesign makes it a triathlon-only frame built for long-course age-groupers: a top-tube bento box and hydration reservoir, a storage compartment under the down-tube bottle with a zipped tool bag, a conventional 1-1/8 in steerer so riders can fit other basebars and extensions, and a straight seatpost with a long adjustment range. Factor sells it as a frame package or as SRAM Force or Red power-meter builds, in standard and Premium cockpit and wheel specs.
- From
- €12,499$11,399€12,499
- Builds
- 5
- Sizes
- 5
- Frame weight
- 1,250 g2.76 lb
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 7 categories
A light, practical long-course tri bike with a bento box, reservoir and in-frame tool storage, a standard steerer that takes any cockpit, and SRAM power-meter builds as standard. It isn't sold as a UCI time-trial bike, the electronic-only frame rules out cheaper mechanical builds, and pad stack and reach ranges aren't published.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Premium frame
- + Top-tier build kit
- + Integrated hydration and storage
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
- 82/100
- Frame
- 86/100
- Components
- 85/100
- Hydration & storage
- 85/100
- Fit
- 72/100
- Practicality
- 82/100
- Price
- 57/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Hydration and storage in the frame
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
Bike duel
Reviews
1 independent review of the Factor SLiCK.
- WrittenChris Foster
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (Toray and Nippon Graphite pitch-based fiber)
- Fork material
- Carbon (SLiCK wide-stance fork)
- Frame weight
- 1,250 g2.76 lb
- Fork weight
- 459 g16.2 oz
- Weight measured on
- Size 54 (Factor press release)
- Frame sizes
- 48, 52, 54, 56, 58
- Colours
- Shadow White, Nebula Blue
- Also available as
- HANZŌ is Factor's UCI time-trial bike
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Disc, max rotor 160 mm front and rear
- Max rotor size
- 160 mm
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 32 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- T47 (CeramicSpeed aluminium cups, 30 mm spindle bearings)
- Front axle
- 12x100 thru-axle
- Rear axle
- 12x142 thru-axle
- Drivetrain compatibility
- Electronic groupsets; max chainring 56T
- Mechanical shifting possible
- No
- Max chainring
- 56T
- Cable routing
- Internal
Hydration & storage
- Integrated hydration
- Yes
- Hydration details
- Hydration reservoir on top-tube bosses, placed in the wake of the stem.
- Integrated storage
- Yes
- Storage details
- Bento box on top-tube bosses behind the reservoir, plus an in-frame storage space under the down-tube bottle cage with a zipped soft bag for tubes, levers and small tools.
- Top tube bento box
- Yes
Fit & adjustability
- Aerobar system
- Standard build: Vision/FSA TriMax 3-piece aerobar (clip-on, carbon base bar, NS SMR II stem). Premium builds: Black Inc Tri Bar.
- Third-party aerobars possible
- Yes
- Seatpost type
- Factor SLiCK carbon straight post with 42 mm of adjustment; Ritchey-style 7x7 rail clamp
- Effective seat angle range
- 73-79° depending on saddle height (geometry chart lists 76°)
- Fit notes
- A standard 1-1/8 in steerer (1-1/8 in upper and 1-3/8 in lower bearings) lets riders fit third-party base bars, risers and extensions. Factor says the geometry has a particular focus on smaller riders.
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- About 6 W saved at 48 km/h and about 12% better aerodynamics than the previous SLiCK
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Travel & packing
- Factor says the standard steerer lets the bike be taken apart and rebuilt for travel easily and consistently.
- Headset bearings
- CeramicSpeed SLT, 1-1/8 in upper and 1-3/8 in lower bearings
- Frame warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Sold via
- Direct from factorbikes.com and through retailers
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
SLiCK Premium SRAM Red w/ Power Meter | SLiCK Premium SRAM Force w/ Power Meter | SLiCK SRAM Force w/ Power Meter | SLiCK Premium Package w/ Wheels | SLiCK Premium Package | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||||
| Price (MSRP) | €12,499$11,399€12,499 | €11,399$10,399€11,399 | €9,399$7,999€9,399 | €9,099$8,399€9,099 | €5,999$5,499€5,999 |
| Type | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Frameset | Frameset |
| Notes | Premium build: Black Inc Tri Bar and Black Inc SIXTY TWO wheels. Crank length is chosen at order. | Premium build: Black Inc Tri Bar and Black Inc SIXTY TWO wheels. Crank length is chosen at order. | Standard build: Vision/FSA TriMax 3-piece aerobar and Black Inc FIFTY EIGHT wheels. Crank length is chosen at order. | Frame package plus Black Inc SIXTY TWO wheels. The bottom bracket is supplied for Shimano or SRAM/XDR cranks. | Frame package. The CeramicSpeed T47A bottom bracket is supplied for Shimano or SRAM/XDR cranks. |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Groupset | SRAM Red AXS | SRAM Force AXS E1 | SRAM Force AXS E1 | — | — |
| Launched | — | 2025 · current generation | 2025 · current generation | — | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | — | — |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Wireless | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x | 2x | — | — |
| Crankset | SRAM Red AXS Power Meter | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter | — | — |
| Chainrings | 48/35 | 48/35 | 48/35 | — | — |
| Crank length | 165 / 170 / 172.5 (chosen at order) | 165 / 170 / 172.5 (chosen at order) | 165 / 170 / 172.5 (chosen at order) | — | — |
| Power meter | SRAM Red AXS Power Meter | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter | — | — |
| Launched | — | 2025 · current generation | 2025 · current generation | — | — |
| Bottom bracket | CeramicSpeed T47A | CeramicSpeed T47A | CeramicSpeed T47A | CeramicSpeed T47A | CeramicSpeed T47A |
| Standard | T47 (aluminium cups, bearings for 30 mm spindle) | T47 (aluminium cups, bearings for 30 mm spindle) | T47 (aluminium cups, bearings for 30 mm spindle) | T47 (aluminium cups, bearings for 30 mm spindle) | T47 (aluminium cups, bearings for 30 mm spindle) |
| Cassette | SRAM Red AXS | SRAM Force AXS E1 | SRAM Force AXS E1 | — | — |
| Range | 10-33 | 10-33 | 10-33 | — | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | — | — |
| Brakes | |||||
| Rotors | 160 mm rotors | 160 mm rotors | 160 mm rotors | — | — |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | — | — |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | — | — |
| Wheels & tires | |||||
| Wheelset | Black Inc SIXTY TWO | Black Inc SIXTY TWO | Black Inc FIFTY EIGHT | Black Inc SIXTY TWO | — |
| Front rim depth | — | — | 58 mm | — | — |
| Rear rim depth | — | — | 58 mm | — | — |
| Rear disc wheel | — | — | No | — | — |
| Internal rim width | — | — | 23 mm | — | — |
| External rim width | — | — | 29 mm | — | — |
| Tubeless ready | — | — | Yes | — | — |
| Spokes | — | — | 24 aero butted straight-pull | — | — |
| Front wheel weight | — | — | 750 g26.5 oz | — | — |
| Rear wheel weight | — | — | 946 g33.4 oz | — | — |
| Recommended tire widths | — | — | 28 mm recommended | — | — |
| Cockpit | |||||
| Aerobar system | Black Inc Tri Bar | Black Inc Tri Bar | Vision TriMax 3-piece aerobar | — | — |
| Integrated with frame | — | — | No | — | — |
| Notes | — | — | TriMax clip-on, carbon base bar and NS SMR II stem | — | — |
| Stem | — | — | FSA NS SMR II | — | — |
| Headset | CeramicSpeed SLT 1-1/8" / 1-3/8" | CeramicSpeed SLT 1-1/8" / 1-3/8" | CeramicSpeed SLT 1-1/8" / 1-3/8" | CeramicSpeed SLT 1-1/8" / 1-3/8" | CeramicSpeed SLT 1-1/8" / 1-3/8" |
| Saddle & seatpost | |||||
| Seatpost | Factor SLiCK Carbon | Factor SLiCK Carbon | Factor SLiCK Carbon | Factor SLiCK Carbon | Factor SLiCK Carbon |
| Saddle position range | Straight post with 42 mm adjustment range | Straight post with 42 mm adjustment range | Straight post with 42 mm adjustment range | Straight post with 42 mm adjustment range | Straight post with 42 mm adjustment range |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
SLiCK price & value
Where it's cheapest
MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.
| Build | Market | MSRP | In EUR | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLiCK Premium SRAM Red w/ Power Meter | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $11,399 | €10,174 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €12,499 | €12,499 | +23% | |
| SLiCK Premium SRAM Force w/ Power Meter | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $10,399 | €9,282 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €11,399 | €11,399 | +23% | |
| SLiCK SRAM Force w/ Power Meter | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $7,999 | €7,139 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €9,399 | €9,399 | +32% | |
| SLiCK Premium Package w/ Wheels | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $8,399 | €7,496 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €9,099 | €9,099 | +21% | |
| SLiCK Premium Package | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $5,499 | €4,908 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €5,999 | €5,999 | +22% |
Building up the SLiCK Premium Package w/ Wheels
Included: Bottom bracket, Headset, Seatpost, Wheelset.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Tires, Aerobar system, Saddle, Pedals.
Building up the SLiCK Premium Package
Included: Bottom bracket, Headset, Seatpost.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Aerobar system, Saddle, Pedals.
Ownership checklist
3 of 4 known checks pass, 3 not published by Factor. Why these checks
- ✓
Threaded bottom bracket
T47 (CeramicSpeed aluminium cups, 30 mm spindle bearings)
- ?
UDH derailleur hanger
- ✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12x142 thru-axle
- ✕
Works with mechanical shifting
- ✓
Fits third-party aerobars
Standard build: Vision/FSA TriMax 3-piece aerobar (clip-on, carbon base bar, NS SMR II stem). Premium builds: Black Inc Tri Bar.
- ?
Rear disc wheel compatible
- ?
Fit kept when packed
SLiCK geometry
| 48 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 470 mm18.5″ | 495 mm19.5″ | 520 mm20.5″ | 545 mm21.5″ | 570 mm22.4″ |
| Reach | 385 mm15.2″ | 400 mm15.7″ | 415 mm16.3″ | 430 mm16.9″ | 445 mm17.5″ |
| Seat angle min | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° |
| Seat angle max | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| Seat tube length | 478 mm18.8″ | 504 mm19.8″ | 530 mm20.9″ | 556 mm21.9″ | 582 mm22.9″ |
| Chainstay | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 968 mm38.1″ | 975 mm38.4″ | 998 mm39.3″ | 1,021 mm40.2″ | 1,044 mm41.1″ |
| BB drop | 78 mm3.1″ | 78 mm3.1″ | 76 mm3″ | 76 mm3″ | 76 mm3″ |
| Fork offset | 51 mm2″ | 43 mm1.7″ | 43 mm1.7″ | 43 mm1.7″ | 43 mm1.7″ |
| Trail | 61 mm2.4″ | 62 mm2.4″ | 62 mm2.4″ | 62 mm2.4″ | 62 mm2.4″ |
| Standover | 725 mm28.5″ | 750 mm29.5″ | 777 mm30.6″ | 802 mm31.6″ | 882 mm34.7″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Side view & pad range
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The SLiCK in size 54 against the middle size of 14 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Trail62 mm2.4″
shortestlonger than 54% of 14 bikeslongest
- Wheelbase998 mm39.3″
shortestlonger than 57% of 42 bikeslongest
- Chainstay405 mm15.9″
shortestlonger than 48% of 53 bikeslongest
Good to know
Design
Factor says the frame borrows tube shapes and know-how from the HANZŌ Track and OSTRO VAM, and that the rear triangle was redesigned to damp vibration over long distances.
SourceFit
Factor's press release gives an effective seat angle range of 73-79°, depending on rider height, from the straight seatpost and its 42 mm of clamp adjustment.
SourceHistory
Factor launched the redesigned SLiCK on 2 December 2024. Unlike the previous SLiCK, which Factor also offered for time trials, it is billed as Factor's first bike dedicated to triathlon.
SourceVersions
The Premium builds and Premium Package swap the standard Vision/FSA TriMax cockpit and Black Inc FIFTY EIGHT wheels for a Black Inc Tri Bar and Black Inc SIXTY TWO wheels. The launch press release named Vision Metron TFA aerobars for the Premium build; Factor's current spec list names the Black Inc Tri Bar.
Source
SLiCK FAQ
How much does the Factor SLiCK cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €5,999–€12,499 / $5,499–$11,399 across 5 listed builds and framesets: SLiCK Premium SRAM Red w/ Power Meter, SLiCK Premium SRAM Force w/ Power Meter, SLiCK SRAM Force w/ Power Meter, SLiCK Premium Package w/ Wheels and SLiCK Premium Package.
How much does the Factor SLiCK weigh?+
The frame weighs 1,250 g (2.76 lb) (Size 54 (Factor press release)).
What sizes does the Factor SLiCK come in?+
5 sizes: 48, 52, 54, 56 and 58.
What seat angle does the Factor SLiCK have?+
76° effective seat tube angle.
Does the Factor SLiCK have integrated hydration?+
Yes. Hydration reservoir on top-tube bosses, placed in the wake of the stem.
Does the Factor SLiCK have integrated storage?+
Yes. Bento box on top-tube bosses behind the reservoir, plus an in-frame storage space under the down-tube bottle cage with a zipped soft bag for tubes, levers and small tools. A top tube bento box is integrated.
What is the tire clearance of the Factor SLiCK?+
Up to 32 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Factor SLiCK?+
Drivetrain compatibility: Electronic groupsets; max chainring 56T. Mechanical groupsets are not supported. The largest chainring that fits is 56T. Bottom bracket: T47 (CeramicSpeed aluminium cups, 30 mm spindle bearings).
What builds of the Factor SLiCK are available?+
SLiCK Premium SRAM Red w/ Power Meter: SRAM Red AXS; SLiCK Premium SRAM Force w/ Power Meter: SRAM Force AXS E1; SLiCK SRAM Force w/ Power Meter: SRAM Force AXS E1.
Can I fit my own aerobars on the Factor SLiCK?+
Yes, third-party aerobars can be used on the Factor SLiCK. Standard build: Vision/FSA TriMax 3-piece aerobar (clip-on, carbon base bar, NS SMR II stem). Premium builds: Black Inc Tri Bar.
Is the Factor SLiCK easy to travel with?+
Factor says the standard steerer lets the bike be taken apart and rebuilt for travel easily and consistently.
What warranty does the Factor SLiCK frame have?+
Limited lifetime warranty
Is the Factor SLiCK aerodynamic?+
About 6 W saved at 48 km/h and about 12% better aerodynamics than the previous SLiCK
Sources
- https://factorbikes.com/bikes/slick
- https://factorbikes.com/bike-builder/slick-premium-package
- https://factorbikes.com/bike-builder/slick-premium-package-w-wheels
- https://factorbikes.com/bike-builder/slick-sram-force-w-power-meter
- https://factorbikes.com/bike-builder/slick-premium-sram-force-w-power-meter
- https://factorbikes.com/bike-builder/slick-premium-sram-red-w-power-meter
- https://eu.factorbikes.com/bike-builder/slick-premium-package
- https://eu.factorbikes.com/bike-builder/slick-premium-package-w-wheels
- https://eu.factorbikes.com/bike-builder/slick-sram-force-w-power-meter
- https://eu.factorbikes.com/bike-builder/slick-premium-sram-force-w-power-meter
- https://eu.factorbikes.com/bike-builder/slick-premium-sram-red-w-power-meter
- https://media.factorbikes.com/255500-factor-bikes-upgrades-triathlon-offering-with-the-redesigned-slick-optimized-for-performance-over-long-distances/
- https://triathlonmagazine.ca/gear/factor-launches-the-all-new-slick-a-bike-dedicated-to-triathletes/
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