According to Focus, the Cayo has the same carbon frame that the pros of the Katjuscha team rode in 2011. In view of the down-to-earth price, one wonders what the catch is and comes to the conclusion that there is none. Despite the high weight for a carbon frame, the sporty bike offers good riding characteristics. In addition to uncritical laboratory values, this is also due to the fact that the overall weight is acceptable for the price range. The equipment - a mix of Force gears and Apex brakes from SRAM, aluminium cranks from FSA and stiff, rather heavy DT Swiss wheels - is functionally flawless. The smooth ride and manoeuvrable steering behaviour were pleasing in the test.
Price 1,699 Euro
Weight 8.0 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.focus-bikes.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.287/545/71 g
Frame sizes** 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/74,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 580/575/169 mm plus 9 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/48 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 577/406 mm/1.42
EQUIPMENT
Fork Focus
Steering bearing VP ( top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch)
Brakes SRAM Apex
Circuit SRAM Force
Bottom bracket FSA Gossamer (50/34 t., BB30)
Wheels/tyres DT Swiss R1850 /Continental UltraSport
Handlebar/stem Concept/Concept
Saddle/post Concept/Concept (31.6 mm)
*Weighed weights. **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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