Well what can I say. Mine is now christened 'The Ostro Arrow'. I have never heard a negative comment about the Ostro. Without doubt a quick bike. The bike is stiff but comfortable. It doesn't beat you up like some stiff race bikes. Gets up to speed exceptionally quickly and also handles very well. Very confident on descents and fast corners. Now with 2 Tour De France stage wins speaks for itself. On a personal level, my average speed has increased. I look forward to every ride and achieving more Strava pb's. You have probably realised by now that I am absolutely chuffed with my Factor Ostro VAM.