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PARALANE² 9.8
A carbon frame endurance e-bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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€6,999($8,139)| Weight | 30.2 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra Di2 |
| Motor | Fazua 250W 60Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 250Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Focus Paralane2 is praised for its endurance-focused design, offering a smooth ride that closely mimics a traditional road bike, with added comfort from wide tyres and in-built compliance. Its Fazua motor system is highlighted for providing just enough assistance on hills without overpowering the rider, maintaining a sporty character. However, some reviews note limitations like the motor's engagement below 25kph and the bulkiness of the Fazua controller.
Smooth-riding road-bike feel
Fazua motor system provides balanced assistance
Excellent comfort with wide tyres and compliance features
Can take up to 35mm tyres for versatility
Quality ride that rewards physical effort
Motor only kicks in below 25kph
Fazua controller is bulky and cheap looking
Road Boost axles limit aftermarket wheel choice
Battery is heavy and at potential risk of theft
Innovative as always, Focus were one of the first brands to not only utilise Fazua’s clever removable motor and battery system but also deliver a proper performance based e-road bike with the Paralane2.
Cycling WeeklyThe beauty of Fazua’s system is its unobtrusive nature. It’s like getting a second wind but you always feel like it’s you in control rather than the bike taking over.
BikeRadarWith the Paralane², Focus provide an aesthetically pleasing and integrated solution for the E-road sector.
Gran Fondo MagazineFeedback?
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Aug 2019 · Benjamin Topf
With the Paralane² 9.9, FOCUS were one of the first bike brands in the E-road bike market. How will the FOCUS fare in a direct comparison?
Near-flawless spec
Clever details
Good performance over 25 km/h
Cumbersome front end
Additional bracket for the remote on the cockpit
Rattling fenders
Jun 2018 · Warren Rossiter
One of the key aspects for Focus was that the Paralane² had to be light, so it worked with German start-up Fazua (named after Bavarian slang for ‘go-on’), which was born out of a university project and is now an independent e-bike system maker.. .
Rides like a bike, motor is there to assist not take over, is a decent bike without the motor too
E-switch is a little bulky, I’d have preferred a more all-rounder tyre
Mar 2018 · Matthew Page
Not the lightest, but an excellent all-rounder that delivers a smooth and comfortable ride
Neutral but sharp and rewarding handling
Sleek mudguard fitting
Quick and simple thru-axle design
Heavy wheels
Lack of tyre feedback
Bulky levers
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.
Feb 2018 · David Arthur @davearthur
Comfort meets practicality in this highly desirable long distance package
| Frame | F.I.T carbon E-Road, disc, road boost 148x12 mm thru axle, R.A.T Evo technology, flat mount 160 mm, internal cable routing Colors: Darkolivematt / #5d5948; Zilver / #A7a9ac |
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| Fork | Carbon, disc, road boost 110x12 mm, thru axle, R.A.T Evo technology, flat mount 160/140 mm, internal cable routing |
| Headset | IS42/28.6 - IS52/40 |
| Stem | BBB Deluxe, aluminium, 31.8mm, +/- 7 degree |
| Handlebar | BBB Deluxe, aluminium, drop: 125mm, reach: 70mm |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch |
| Seatpost | BBB CPX Plus, Carbon, 27,2mm, 350mm, set-back: 20mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | FOCUS Bartape SL |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8050, Di2 |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8050, Di2 |
| Crank | FSA, carbon |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra R8070, Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG701 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydraulic disc, 160 / 160 mm Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra R8020 |
| Rims | DT Swiss RR521 SPLINE DB, 32mm height w/ DT Swiss 370 boost hub |
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| Tires | Continental GP4000S II, 700 x 28C, Folding |
| Motor | FAZUA evation, 60 Nm, 250 W |
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| Battery | 250 Wh |
| Display | FAZUA evation 1.0 remote |
| Fenders | Curana C-Lite |
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First added August 11
Last updated March 28
Not listed for 1,523 days