Not so long ago, the pros of the Milram and Katjuscha teams were still riding with this frame. The channels for the gear cables integrated into the tube walls and visible from the outside with service-friendly continuous liners are striking. Useful details from racing practice: the mudguard against chain jamming behind the bottom bracket and the chain catcher attached to the front derailleur. Brakes and gears from SRAM's lightweight Red groupset are combined with the technically equivalent BB30 compact crankset from the Force groupset. Proven, stiff Cosmic Elite wheels from Mavic combine good aerodynamics and high suitability for everyday use, but push the weight up a little. The bike impresses with extremely smooth running and precise steering. Comparatively wide tyres effectively compensate for the average comfort values.
Price 2,799 Euro
Weight 7.7 kilos
Available in Specialised trade
Reference/Info www.focus-bikes.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,240/431/69 grammes
Frame sizes*** 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/74°
Seat/top tube/head tube 580/575/ 169 mm plus 10 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/43 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 576/409 mm/1.41
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears SRAM Red
Bottom bracket SRAM Force (50/34 t., BB30)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Cosmic Elite/Continental Grand Prix 24 mm
Handlebar/stem FSA Wing Compact/FSA Team Issue
Saddle/post Prologo Nago TR/FSA Team Issue (27.2 mm)
* The frameset accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall rating.
**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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