Competition road bike test: Focus Cayo 3.0 Disc - Test 2015: Focus Cayo 3.0 Disc

The massive down tube forms the basis for extreme stiffness values in the steering head and bottom bracket. The comparatively long wheelbase gives the bike very good directional stability. The hydraulic Shimano disc brakes impress with their high braking power and excellent modulation. The wheels are fixed with thru axles. Focus relies on its own user-friendly system here, which makes wheel changes pleasantly uncomplicated.

The tightly padded Arione saddle is comparatively hard, but not uncomfortable. The ergonomically shaped handlebars have a good grip and, with the handlebar tape in a classy Alcantara look, give a very high-quality impression.

CONCLUSION Modern braking technology combined with a racing-style riding position. Good equipment, good directional stability

Reference/Info www.focus-bikes.com

Price 2,799 Euro
Weight 8.4 kilos
available in specialised shops

MEASUREMENT DATA

Frame/fork/steering bearing weight 1,106/511/66 grammes
Frame sizes XS, S, M, L, XL
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 570/570/165 mm plus 8 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,005/52 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 571/401 mm/1.42

EQUIPMENT

Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes Shimano BR-RS785 (160/160 mm)
Gearshift/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra 6800 (52/36 t, BSA)
Wheels/tyres DT Swiss R24 Spline Thru-Axle Disc/Schwalbe Durano 25C
Handlebar/stem Concept EX/CPX Carbon
Saddle/post Fizik Arione/Concept EX (27.2 mm)

*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.