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2020 Focus

PARALANE 8.9

A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Weight18.3 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
PARALANE 8.9
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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
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon, disc, Pressfit 86 BB, 142x12 mm thru axle, R.A.T Evo technology, flat mount 140 mm, internal cable routing

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

PARALANE carbon disc, 12 x 100 mm R.A.T. thru axle, flat mount 140 mm, internal cable routing

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Pressfit Road BB86

Headset

IS 42/286 - IS47/33

Stem

BBB Rider BHS-109 Deluxe, 31.8mm, 7degree

Handlebar

BBB Deluxe, aluminium, drop: 125mm, reach: 70mm

Saddle

Prologo K3

Seatpost

BBB FlyPost SP-131, 25,4mm, carbon

TypeRigid

Grips

FOCUS Bartape SL

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra R8020

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Chain

Shimano CN-HG701

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra R8020

TypeShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra R8020

Wheels
Rims

Alex Rims CXD-4, 622/19, disc, front: 12x100 mm, rear: 12x142 mm

Tires

Vittoria Rubino TLR, 700 x 30C, Folding

Accessories
Fenders

Curana C-Lite

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