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2018 Focus

SAM C SL

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 170mm front
ForkRockShox Lyrik
ShockRockShox Monarch Plus RC3
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesSRAM Guide RSC Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
SAM C SL
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
MBR
Focus Sam first ride - MBR

Sep 2018 · Danny Milner

Enduro race bike, super all-mountain tool or bike park toy? Before we tell you where this new Focus Sam sits in the Venn diagram, let's look at the details.

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Singletrack World
Review: Focus SAM C Team

Oct 2016 · Wil Barrett

With 160mm of travel, the SAM is Focus Bikes biggest and baddest full suspension mountain bike. But is it only for big mountain riding?

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Flow Mountain Bike
TESTED: Focus SAM C Team

May 2016

After testing this bike’s alloy predecessor some years ago, we’ve been waiting impatiently for the inevitable carbon version to arrive. And here it is; an uncompromising, stripped back, pure Enduro machine, itching to tear your favourite descent a new one. Construction This is a fantastic looking bike. From a humungous diamond shaped top tube, it …

Highs
  • Essentials-only Enduro slayer.

  • Lively and smooth suspension.

  • Rapid out of every corner.

  • Great climber.

Lows
  • Tyres and stem won't suit all riders' tastes.

  • No bottle mounts.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Focus SAM C Team Review

Dec 2015 · Christoph Bayer

Our dreams came true when we were presented with 7 of the wildest custom builds that were definitely not on general sale!

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MTBR
New Focus Raven Max 29, Spine C and Sam C mountain bikes

Jul 2015 · Gregg Kato

German brand Focus enters the US mountain bike market with a carbon 29er hardtail, carbon trail bike and carbon enduro racer. - Mtbr.com

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VeloNews
First Ride: Focus SAM goes carbon fiber

May 2015 · Emily Schaldach

Focus adds carbon to its enduro offering and focuses on gravity-fed thrills with the Sam

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BikeRadar
Focus SAM C Team – first ride review

May 2015 · Josh Patterson

The low-slung SAM has great standover clearance and the steep seat angle — which also makes the cockpit feel shorter than the numbers might suggest — gives the rider a bit more wiggle room when steering off the back of the bike during steep, technical descents, which is exactly where the SAM shines. . .

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Dirt Mountainbike
Tested | FOCUS SAM 1.0 REVIEW

Mar 2015

German engineering from an unexpected brand for the 160 market but there are some issues

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon frame, PF30 BB, 142x12 through axle, internal cable routing, Post Mount 180 mm

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Lyrik,Lockout,15x100 mm QR

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

SRAM MONARCH PLUS RC3 216 63 22,2 22,2

Bottom Bracket

PF30, press-fit

Stem

BBB Jumper BHS-137, 65mm

Handlebar

BBB Ascension BHB-110, aluminium, riserbar, 780mm, rise: 20mm, backsweep: 9degree

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle

Crank

SRAM DESCENDANT DESCENDANT 6K

Shifters

SRAM X01 Eagle

Brakes

SRAM Guide RSC

TypeSRAM Guide RSC Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

RaceFace Turbine R30, 584-30, 142x12 mm / 100x15 mm

Tires

Maxxis High Roller II 2.4 3C EXO TR

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