Test 2015 road bikes with disc brakes: Focus Cayo 4.0 - Focus Cayo 4.0 on test

The disc version is just as convincing, even if the promise of being able to build the frame 900 grams light is not quite kept. On the other hand, it has the only quick-release thru-axle. The racing orientation of the bike with a sporty riding position and larger gear ratios is remarkable, whereas most other manufacturers tend to design their bikes more comfortably. This is not a disadvantage: the rider puts a lot of weight on the front wheel and good power on the pedals on the lively Focus. We liked the comfortable handlebars and the wheels, but we would only fit faster tyres. Here too: The new SRAM Rival groupset shifts crisply, brakes convincingly and makes the not too heavy bike a real price tip.

CONCLUSION Modern, sporty frame with thru axles; stretched riding position. Equipment without weaknesses, good value

Price 2,499 Euro
Weight 8.3 kilos
Info www.focus-bikes.com
available in specialised shops

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,000/432/65 grammes
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, L, XL
Seat/top tube/head tube 570/570/164 mm plus 10 mm headset cap
Stack/Reach/STR**** 569/403 mm/1.41

EQUIPMENT

Drive/Circuit SRAM Rival 22 (52/36 t, BB30)
Brakes SRAM Rival HRD-A1 (160/160 mm)
Wheels/tyres DT Swiss R24 Spline/Schwalbe Durano 25C

*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.

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