2019 Focus

MARES 6.8

An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
MARES 6.8
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Sizing
XS

5'2" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

XXL

6'1" – 6'5"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Focus Mares 6.9 review

Dec 2018 · Robin Wilmott

The Mares 6.9 is a lot of fun on flat or downhill terrain, but gravity isn’t its friend. Buy if you want a solid performer with a little extra versatility

Highs
  • Great fork, decent drivetrain and very secure handling

Lows
  • The chainring is a little large and there’s a lot of rotational weight

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Velo
Pro Bike: Spencer Petrov’s Focus Mares Force 1

Nov 2017 · Michael Better

Spencer Petrov, the newest addition to Jeremy Powers's Aspire program, will ride a yellow Focus Mares CX at the Pan-Am Championships.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Focus Mares Force 1 – is this the ultimate cyclo-cross bike?

Feb 2017 · Jonas Kaesler

The Focus Mares is considered one of the cyclo-cross bikes of all time. But what does it actually take to make a good cyclo-cross bike?

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Cycling Weekly
Focus Mares CX Disc Ultegra

Nov 2016 · Paul Norman

The Focus Mares CX Disc Ultegra cyclocross bike is the brand's next to top of range crosser. We've put it through its paces in early season races and longer off road rides

Highs
  • Light

  • Confident handling

  • RAT thru-axles give quick wheel changes

Lows
  • A bit stiff off road

  • Not tubeless ready tyres

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Focus Mares CX gets an update for 2017

Apr 2016 · Philippe Tremblay

New features include 12-mm RAT thru-axles and flat mount disc brakes.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

7005 aluminum, disc, BSA BB, 142x12 mm through axle, RAT Evo technology, flat mount 140 mm, internal brake & gear cable routing

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

Carbon, disc, 100x12 mm RAT through axle, RAT Evo Technology, flat mount 160/140 mm, internal brake cable routing

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 68mm, threaded

Stem

BBB Basic, aluminium, 31.8mm, +/- 7 degree

Handlebar

BBB Basic, Aluminium, drop: 125 mm, reach: 70mm

Seatpost

BBB Basic, Aluminium, 27,2mm, 350mm, set-back 20mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000

Crank

Shimano RS510, 46/36T

Shifters

Shimano 105 R7020

Brakes

Shimano 105 R7025 hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano 105 R7025

Wheels
Rims

Shimano WH-RS170, disc center-lock, aluminium, 100x12/142x12 mm, 28/28 spokes, 17 mm inner rim width

Tires

Continental Race King CX, 700 x 35C

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