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JAM Elite 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130mm front |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Focus Jam trail bike is praised for its lightweight carbon frame, excellent suspension performance with F.O.L.D. technology, and versatile handling that blends cross-country efficiency with trail confidence. It offers a playful and direct ride, though some reviews note inconsistencies in suspension performance and component quality.
Lightweight carbon frame
Excellent F.O.L.D. suspension technology
Versatile handling blending cross-country efficiency with trail confidence
Playful and direct ride
Clean and compact linkage system
Inconsistencies in suspension performance
Component quality issues
Press-fit bottom bracket durability concerns
Add low weight to Focus’s already tasty JAM recipe and you’ve got a real treat
BikeRadarThe FOCUS JAM C is an agile beast on the trails, and it corners with clout.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineWith 140mm of F.O.L.D. suspension technology the Jam is Focus’ most versatile trail bike.
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May 2019 · Christoph Bayer
The FOCUS JAM 6.8 NINE is the underdog of this group test. Priced at € 2,199 it is by far the most affordable bike in the test field.
Very comfortable on long rides
Good-natured, easy handling
Very fairly priced
Rear suspension bobs when pedalling out of the saddle
Rear tire rubs on the frame
Dropper post hasn't got enough travel
Nov 2017 · Guy Kesteven
We’ve been massively impressed with Focus’s super-controlled, alloy-framed, SRAM Eagle-equipped JAM trail bike this year.
Apr 2017 · Mtbr
Germany’s Focus is better known in the U.S. for their support of cyclocross and XC racing, but the brand is now also gunning to capture a piece of the ever-expanding trail bike market. - Mtbr.com
Apr 2017 · Wil Barrett
Just how does the motor assisted version of the JAM compare? We rode them both head to head to find out
Jun 2016
Two new bikes are on their way ; the O1E (one) a new 100mm travel 29er and the 140mm travel JAM. Both use the new F.O.L.D. suspension design. The two new bikes are also totally fresh platforms, filling the gaps between the existing Focus Raven, Spine and SAM introduced in 2015 to provide great choice from …
| Frame | 6066 aluminium, BSA BB, 148x12 through axle, internal cable routing, Post Mount 180 mm BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Rhythm, 110x15 mm QR, 130 mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float Performance, 210/50, hardware: shaft25,0x8 mm/body25,0x8 mm, custom tune |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Stem | BBB, aluminium, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | BBB, aluminium, flatbar, 760mm, rise: 0mm, backsweep: 9degree |
| Seatpost | KindShock E30i, 31,6mm, internal Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 6000, 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | 2x |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT M6000, 180 mm / 180 mm Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | RaceFace AR30, 622-30, Shimano Deore CL, 148x12 mm / 110x15 mm |
|---|---|
| Tires | Minion DHF 2.3 3C/TR/ EXO, foldable |
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Last updated April 22
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