2019 Focus

PARALANE 9.7

A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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smoothrugged
PARALANE 9.7
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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 Paralane 8.9 GC review

May 2019 · Simon Withers

An ideal off-the-shelf, all-weather, all-round package — the Paralane is a tough act to follow

Highs
  • Superb comfort, well-integrated mudguards, great performance

Lows
  • The 1x gearing has some minor limitations

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Focus Paralane

Dec 2018 · David Kennedy

The Focus Paralane is of two worlds

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Cyclist
Focus Paralane 105 review

Mar 2018 · Matthew Page

Not the lightest, but an excellent all-rounder that delivers a smooth and comfortable ride

Highs
  • Neutral but sharp and rewarding handling

  • Sleek mudguard fitting

  • Quick and simple thru-axle design

Lows
  • Heavy wheels

  • Lack of tyre feedback

  • Bulky levers

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VeloNews
Focus Paralane 105

Mar 2018 · William Tracy

With the Paralane, Focus has created a disc-brake road bike for all seasons, all conditions, and for a variety of riding styles.

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road.cc
Focus Paralane Tiagra 2018

Feb 2018 · David Arthur @davearthur

Comfort meets practicality in this highly desirable long distance package

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Cycling Weekly
Focus Paralane Ultegra

Jul 2017 · Janek Jaros

The Focus Paralane Ultegra sits one down from the top of the company’s new endurance range and it is a bike with all-round appeal

Highs
  • Very comfortable rear end

  • 28mm tyres and disc brakes

  • Looks great

  • Stable in every situation

Lows
  • Expensive

  • Harsh front end

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon SL, disc, Pressfit 86 BB, 142x12 mm through axle, RAT Evo technology, flat mount 140 mm, internal brake & gear cable routing

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

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

Bottom Bracket

BB86/BB92, press-fit

Stem

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

Handlebar

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

Seatpost

BBB CPX Plus, Carbon, 25,4mm, 350mm, set-back: 20mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000

Crank

Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34T

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 Ultra Sport II, 700 x 28C, Folding

Accessories
Fenders

Curana C-Lite

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