Factor's new Monza promises pro-level performance for everyday racers — but can a practical, affordable race bike compete with the prestige of a WorldTour machine?
By Simon Smythe
Photography by Factor
25 APRIL 2025 | UPDATED 11.40 PM BST
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Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
