The photo says it all about the aesthetics of this bike – visually striking with a radical design, the Factor Bikes Vis Vires is especially pleasing to the eye.

And we can happily report the performance more than matches its stunning appearance.

The Vis Vires is the result of a collaboration between Niner Bikes co-founder Steve Domahidy and Factor Bikes, whose parent company, bf1 systems, supplies force measurement systems to Formula One.

So what happens when the worlds of cycling and Formula One collide? Find out in our review.