2019 Focus
JAM 8.9 NINE
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX, GX Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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
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 | Carbon front triangle, 6061 Aluminum rear triangle, 140mm F.O.L.D. kinematic, PF30 BB, 148x12 through axle, internal cable routing, Post Mount 180 mm BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance, 3-position micro adjust lever, 110x15 mm mm QR, 140 mm travel Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance, 3-position lever, EVOL Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | PF30, press-fit |
| Stem | BBB, aluminium, 55 mm |
| Handlebar | BBB, aluminium, riserbar, 780mm, rise: 20mm, backsweep: 9 degree |
| Seatpost | KindShock E30i, 31,6mm, internal Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Descendant 6K, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R |
| Rims | Mavic XA, 622-30, 110x15 mm / 148x12 mm |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis HighRoller II 2.5 3C EXO TR |
Last updated April 19
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