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Overview

Is the Factor Aluto the Right Gravel Bike for You?

The Factor Aluto in Raptor Blue is a gravel race bike built to feel alive across every kind of terrain you put under the tires, combining a lightweight carbon frame with race-focused geometry that prioritizes agility, speed, and responsiveness without leaving you beaten up after five hours in the saddle. Factor tuned the Aluto with short chainstays, a steeper head tube angle, and a lowered bottom bracket to deliver sharp handling and a lower center of gravity that accommodates taller gravel tires without the sluggishness of a more relaxed endurance geometry. The carbon layup adds stiffness at the bottom bracket and compliance at the seatstay junction, delivering what Factor calls bright, elastic, and alive.

This 56cm build was custom put together by the team at Dialed Cycling Lab, ready to ride with the care that goes into every build we assemble. If the spec is close but not quite right, reach out before you buy and we will modify it. If you want a fresh Aluto build built around your preferences from the ground up, we can do that too. The Factor Aluto platform is highly configurable with multiple drivetrain and wheel options, and as your authorized Factor dealer we have access to the full catalog. Send us a message anytime through the form on this page.

Factor Aluto - Raptor Blue | 56cm | Custom Factor
Factor
Factor Aluto - Raptor Blue | 56cm | Custom Factor
Factor
Factor Aluto - Raptor Blue | 56cm | Custom Factor
Factor

Build spec

Assembled by the Lab. Every part listed is on the bike today.

Is 56cm your size?
56cmApprox. 178-185cm rider height
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Make it yours

The Lab built this bike, so we can change parts before it ships: crank length, cassette, tires, cockpit size, seatpost setback or groupset tier.

Frame and fork

Frame
Factor Aluto Carbon, 56cm, Raptor Blue
Fork
Factor Aluto Full Carbon Gravel Fork
Axle Standard
12mm thru-axle front and rear
Brake Standard
Flat mount disc
Cable Routing
Full internal

Drivetrain and brakes

Shift/Brake Set
SRAM Rival AXS
Crankset
SRAM Force w/ Power Meter
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival AXS
Cassette
SRAM XG-1251
Chain
SRAM Rival XPLR
Rotors
SRAM Paceline

Wheels and tires

Front Wheel
Zipp 303 XPLR S
Rear Wheel
Zipp 303 XPLR S w/ XDr
Tires
Schwalbe G-One RS Pro TLR 700x45

Cockpit and contact points

Cockpit
Black Inc One Piece Carbon Bar/Stem
Saddle
Fizik Terra Argo X3

Other details

Battery
SRAM AXS Battery
Charger
SRAM Battery Charger

FAQ

Good questions

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How does the Aluto handle long gravel rides versus gravel races?

The Aluto performs well in both contexts. The race geometry rewards effort and rewards speed on fast terrain, while the carbon compliance and tire clearance make long mixed-surface days very manageable. It is a pocketknife rather than a single-purpose tool.

Is a 56cm Aluto the right size for me?

A 56cm Factor Aluto generally suits riders in the 178-185cm height range, though the best fit depends on your inseam, arm length, and riding position preferences.

Can this build be modified before I buy it?

Yes. This bike was built by Dialed Cycling Lab and we can adjust any component to match your setup. Reach out with your wishlist and we will make the changes before it ships or is picked up.

Reviews

What riders say about the Lab

Every custom build is one of a kind, so here is what riders say about Dialed Cycling Lab on Google.

4.9 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews of Dialed Cycling Lab Read all reviews on Google ↗
“Paul does a great job. He got my bike I bought from someone there in their town and had it packed and shipped to me in Austin, TX… It got here in perfect condition!”
Scott Phillips · Google review
“Fantastic store. It has everything you may want/need for cycling. Great team. Highly recommend to anyone looking for cycling related things and bike service.”
Google review
“I recently got back into biking and wanted to add some things onto my bike. They had most of what I was looking for in shop… I'm really happy to have found them.”
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