Scott Foil at 6.65kg 
The white is “white chrome” 
The weight savings is due to Chrome basically being a clear coat over the carbon, along with chrome decals under the clear coat. I don’t normally like black bikes but this one looks pretty good as you can literally see the carbon layup.
White Chrome isn’t the same thing. From an aesthetic perspective, I think it looks awesome, but it will definitely be heavier.
If you’re going full weight weenie, definitely use a lighter barstem. The stock one is 400g in 40x110. Something like the EXS Aerover will save ~80g.
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I was facing the same choice as you. The deciding trait for me was that only the Factor allowed the perfect combination of bar width and length in a nicely integrated package. Black Inc has more options to choose from if I remember correctly.
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This bike has been my thoughts of building for some time now, I have been on the verge of pulling the trigger on a Foil for months now.
I would shoot for 7-7.2kg for monetary reasons and the fact I really don’t have any true climbs around me. I would also convert the bike to a 1x as a 52 - 11/34 will cover everything within 3hrs of riding for me.
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The Colnago bike is a game changer IMO. Let’s see what the reviews have to say. It’s an interesting time to buy a new road bike. The dedicated light bike is a thing of the past. But fast bikes are still 1kg too heavy. Narrowing my choices to:
Factor Ostro VAM
BMC TeamMachine R
Colnago YR1
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If you want the fastest, lightest bike, and money is no object, do a custom-built Storck Aerfast.5
Could knock at least 150 g off by using the new Lightweight integrated stem/bars. Obviously other 10s of grams available to cut with replacing bolts, etc. Maybe I should just build the darn thing…
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Hard disagree… The Colnago wouldn’t be on my list for anything related to climbing. Even if we were to assume you got it down to silly weight of 6.5kg or something, the geometry limitations(Seat post angle largely), and the handlebar alone would steer me well away from it. #pun
I get your threads of hyper specific wish-lists, but much of this is pedantic. While I too am guilty of spending way too much time day-dreaming of situations and solutions, the answer is to buy the bike that fits well, doesn’t weigh more than 8kg, and excites you.
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I’d prefer a name brand and I don’t like the way it looks that much. But thanks for the suggestion.
Just watch
As it should be when you are about to spend 15k on a toy!. I employed this approach when I built my Enve in the summer of 2023. Couldn’t be happier, ended up with a super light, confortable and fast tough gravel machine, ahead of its time.
I believe I’m on the same path here. Aero + Silly Light.
I may have missed it, but why did the aeroad come off the list?
For me, looks wise is a step below. The other thing is the handlebar customization. It’s fast for sure.
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The Colnago is so freaking beautiful. I’ll need to make an effort to be objective. That front is absolutely perfect. Want to see real tests. I want to see 5-8 watts faster than Aeroroad, Foil, Ostro, BMC. Waiting eagerly for the tests.
It’ll be an expensive build:
Frame ~6500
Wheels ~4000
Groupset ~5000
For sure including a light crankset and chainrings.
No reason at all unless it’s passion purchase to drop $4K on wheels or $5K on a groupset. You certainly can but definitely do not need to.
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No one needs fancy bikes but man are they fun.
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Bingo
Twowkg wins forum comment of the week 
Well after weeks and weeks of decision making, I finally pulled the trigger on a Aero bike.
I decided to go with a T1550 from Winspace.
If my calculations are correct, the bike should come in around 15.18lbs in 1x setup and 15.42lbs in 2x setup with pedals and bottle cages (without Garmin).
It was a tough decision, but I just did not find the value in the Foil over doing something boutique off the hit. I am also very interested in trying a 1-piece molded frame.
Ill give pics somewhere on this forum as I go!
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What are your thoughts on the Newmen wheels? I haven’t seen too many people with them
So far I really like them! They feel more direct than the Zipp 404 Firecrests I had before, could be due to the thick carbon spokes but I’m also riding clincher GP5000’s instead of the TLR ones now and at slightly higher pressures. Comfort is good, they’re definitely not less vertically compliant than my previous setup. They seem to accelerate very well, also uphill they feel lively.
Love the look of them as well with the very slim hubs and the thick bladed spokes, but that’s personal taste.
Read online about people going through the first set of bearings quickly after only a few wetter rides, but haven’t noticed any issues with mine so far.
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