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2021 Focus

PARALANE 8.8

A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

€2,299($2,674)
Weight20.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
PARALANE 8.8
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

PARALANE 8.8

39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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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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

ColorStonebluematt / #2c6099

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

Aluminium, 31,8 mm, 6°

Handlebar

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

Saddle

FOCUS Race SL

Seatpost

BBB Basic, Aluminium, 25,4mm, 350mm, set-back 20mm

TypeRigid

Grips

FOCUS Bartape SL

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 R7000

Crank

Shimano RS510

Shifters

Shimano 105 R7025, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601, 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano 105 R7025

TypeShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano 105 R7025

Wheels
Rims

Shimano WH-RS171, 622/19, disc, centerlock, front: 12x100 mm, rear: 12x142 mm

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro, 700 x 30C

Accessories
Fenders

Curana C-Lite

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Last updated March 28

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