FACTOR LANDO XC

Fast full suspension XC racer

This lightweight full suspension 29er elbows its way to the front of the start line with a race-oriented geometry and suspension working together.

OVERVIEW

Fast and fun, the LANDO XC is the perfect mountain bike for Cape Epic aspirants, gravel crossovers, and roadies looking to get dirty.

Are you focused on fast? With the LANDO XC you can hit the trails knowing that your ride will offer laser-sharp handling and lightweight responsiveness. Comfort levels remain high even after hours in the saddle.

Design Features

Factor chose to design the LANDO XC with a vertical shock which offers huge benefits both for weight savings and rigidity.

It means that shock forces can be concentrated in the robust and already built-up bottom bracket region, thereby allowing for a svelte top tube that doesn’t require excessive carbon layering and weight. The design also ensures that the shock is completely isolated from any side loads, thus improving shock life and small bump sensitivity by removing binding.

Factor also designed a proprietary single pivot “faux-bar” linkage with rear travel of 115mm based on a 45mm stroke shock, and 100mm based on a 40mm stroke shock. The philosophy behind these kinematics keeps anti-squat in the 90% range to ensure the suspension will stay firm but active when you are pushing the watts.

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Factor's design features are never there just for show.

The LANDO XC’s split seat tube is not only a reference to the Twin Vane EVO split down tube found on Factor’s road bikes, but also allows for the use of monobox chainstay and low weight. Shared pivots directly mounted into the frames give a super stiff, well-aligned interface for the entire suspension to ride on.

The one-piece moulded carbon rocker is extremely stiff, preventing any side loading on the shock which dramatically extends its life span. The design also decreases static friction during use. The shared shock and lower swing arm pivot mounted as wide as possible ensure the simplest, lightest, and strongest use of the available frame material. To give the system a clean, svelte look, most fasteners are hidden or on the non-drivetrain side. The design references similar Factor blended designs found on their high-end road bikes.

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Progressive Geometry & Black Inc Integration

The LANDO has been designed in unison with Black Inc components to complement ride quality and minimize weight.

Made from the best quality materials including a tremendously strong Ni-Cr axle, CeramicSpeed bearings and Sapim CX-Ray spokes, the Black Inc TWENTY SEVEN wheels are XC-specific with a modern focus for today’s technical race courses and exceptional riders. The one-piece barstem, tow-bolt seat post and computer mount with a hidden Go-Pro attachment round out the tailor-made suite of components.

The 67° head tube angle combined with the 120mm travel fork allows you to settle into a rearward position to drive your speed on technical terrain. The 75.5° seat tube angle paired with the zero offset seat post enables you to enhance power output thanks to the position of your knee over the pedal spindle. The long top tube coupled with the relatively short stem keeps your centre of gravity over the rear end of the bike to ensure traction and control. The balanced rear centre length with trail ensures predictable handling.

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Key Features

The single-piece left and right chainstay/seatstay assembly have been highly refined to minimise weight and maximise stiffness. By designing the entire unit as a single piece, we were able to improve bearing alignment, thereby reducing pivot bearing wear and tear.

A flat mount rear brake allows Factor to mould the chainstay entirely out of carbon with no need to mould or bond in any alloy parts, resulting in significant weight savings and increased strength. This also facilitates the symmetrical seatstay configuration which keeps loads being transmitted from the rear wheel symmetrical, thereby improving shock alignment and reducing shock side load.

LANDO utilises the industry-leading T47 88.5 BB standard to increase maintenance convenience by offering the functionality of a threaded bottom bracket while still providing for the full width required to work with 1x Boost spacing and access to 30mm cranks, as well as native fitment for 24mm and DUB cranks (with the correct bottom bracket).

The LANDO offers both internal and external options for hydraulic brake hoses. Please note that internal routing with mechanical drivetrains is not possible. We offer internal dropper post routing as well as rear lockout.

Factor designed the LANDO to accommodate an in-frame water bottle cage with three down tube bosses to allow you to find the perfect placement. There are also bosses under the top tube for tool and accessory mounting as well as a Bento-style mount on the top tube for easy access to tools or nutrition on long marathon rides or races.

Don’t worry about dinging the immaculate carbon of the LANDO undercarriage thanks to the full length integrated down tube protector.

The integrated seat post clamp provides a lean look with clean lines for a standard 31.6 seat post. The road-inspired aesthetic compliments the compliant seatstay design that adds vertical flex to help contribute a progressiveness to the shock curve.

A mechanically attached anti-rotation guard unobtrusively sits underneath the down tube to ensure your frame is not damaged due to front end over-rotation in the event of a crash or some other unwanted mishap.

Factor has invested in offering CeramicSpeed bearings as standard on the LANDO. The bottom bracket uses coated bearings thanks to their resistance to corrosion, their longevity and incredibly low friction. Similarly, the SLT Bearings in the headset require no maintenance and are practically indestructible. All CeramicSpeed bearings come with a lifetime warranty.

COLOUR OPTIONS

Tribute Orange
Onyx / Radiant Copper
CRYSTAL GREEN
VINTAGE BLUE

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SPECIFICATION & GEOMETRY

AStack
594.5

BReach
410

CHead Tube Angle
67°

DSeat Tube Angle
75.5°

EChainstay Length
435

FBB Drop
40

GFork Length
530

HOffset
51

IWheelbase
1128

JStand Over Height
725

KTrail
95.5

LHT Length
90

MMax Saddle
712

NMin Saddle
612

AStack
599

BReach
430

CHead Tube Angle
67°

DSeat Tube Angle
75.5°

EChainstay Length
435

FBB Drop
40

GFork Length
530

HOffset
51

IWheelbase
1150

JStand Over Height
770

KTrail
95.5

LHT Length
95

MMax Saddle
756

NMin Saddle
652

AStack
608

BReach
460

CHead Tube Angle
67°

DSeat Tube Angle
75.5°

EChainstay Length
435

FBB Drop
40

GFork Length
530

HOffset
51

IWheelbase
1184

JStand Over Height
781

KTrail
95.5

LHT Length
105

MMax Saddle
800

NMin Saddle
692

AStack
619

BReach
490

CHead Tube Angle
67°

DSeat Tube Angle
75.5°

EChainstay Length
435

FBB Drop
40

GFork Length
530

HOffset
51

IWheelbase
1218

JStand Over Height
812

KTrail
95.5

LHT Length
117

MMax Saddle
844

NMin Saddle
732

Geometry

120MM TRAVEL
S
M
L
XL
AStack
594.5
599
608
619
BReach
410
430
460
490
CHead Tube Angle
67°
67°
67°
67°
DSeat Tube Angle
75.5°
75.5°
75.5°
75.5°
EChainstay Length
435
435
435
435
FBB Drop
40
40
40
40
GFork Length
530
530
530
530
HOffset
51
51
51
51
IWheelbase
1128
1150
1184
1218
JStand Over Height
725
770
781
812
KTrail
95.5
95.5
95.5
95.5
LHT Length
90
95
105
117
MMax Saddle
712
756
800
844
NMin Saddle
612
652
692
732
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FRAME
TeXtreme®, Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pitch-Based Fiber
FORK*
DT Swiss F 232 ONE 120 MM 29" 51 MM OFFSET REMOTE (*complete bike only)
SEATPOST
Zero setback 31.6mm round seatpost
BARSTEM
Refined carbon barstem with tuned stiffness semi-integrated cabling solution using a 1-1/2” upper bearing with a 1-1/8” steerer tube
HEADSET
CeramicSpeed SLT bearings 1-1/2” upper and lower bearings, with a reducer to upper 1 1/8” steerer
HEAD TUBE DIAMETER
Headset, 1-1/2” upper and lower bearings, with a reducer to upper 1 1/8” steerer
BOTTOM BRACKET
CeramicSpeed T47 x 88.5 for 1x specific / CeramicSpeed coated bearings
MAX TYRE CLEARANCE
2.4-inch tyre clearance (with mud)
WHEELS*
Black Inc TWENTY SEVEN (*complete bike only)
WHEEL SIZE
29-inch
BRAKE TYPE
Flat mount disc brake
MAX ROTOR SIZE
180mm rear
REAR SHOCK
DT Swiss R 232 ONE 190/45 STANDARD MOUNT "MM" REMOTE
FRONT AXLE
15mm x 110mm, Boost
REAR AXLE
12mm x 148mm, Boost
CABLE ROUTING
Internal
MAX CHAINRING
36-tooth
WEIGHT
2100 grams including shock
FINISH/COLOUR
Vintage Blue, Crystal Green
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
Limited Lifetime Warranty
FRAME
TeXtreme®, Toray®, Nippon Graphite® Pitch-Based Fiber
FORK*
DT Swiss F 232 ONE 120 MM 29" 51 MM OFFSET REMOTE (*complete bike only)
SEATPOST
Zero setback 31.6mm round seatpost
BARSTEM
Refined carbon barstem with tuned stiffness semi-integrated cabling solution using a 1-1/2” upper bearing with a 1-1/8” steerer tube
HEADSET
CeramicSpeed SLT bearings 1-1/2” upper and lower bearings, with a reducer to upper 1 1/8” steerer
HEAD TUBE DIAMETER
Headset, 1-1/2” upper and lower bearings, with a reducer to upper 1 1/8” steerer
BOTTOM BRACKET
CeramicSpeed T47 x 88.5 for 1x specific / CeramicSpeed coated bearings
MAX TYRE CLEARANCE
2.4-inch tyre clearance (with mud)
WHEELS*
Black Inc TWENTY SEVEN (*complete bike only)
WHEEL SIZE
29-inch
BRAKE TYPE
Flat mount disc brake
MAX ROTOR SIZE
180mm rear
REAR SHOCK
DT Swiss R 232 ONE 190/45 STANDARD MOUNT "MM" REMOTE
FRONT AXLE
15mm x 110mm, Boost
REAR AXLE
12mm x 148mm, Boost
CABLE ROUTING
Internal
MAX CHAINRING
36-tooth
WEIGHT
2100 grams including shock
FINISH/COLOUR
Vintage Blue, Crystal Green
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
Limited Lifetime Warranty

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