2023 Focus
SAM² 6.8
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Mar 2023 · Rudolf Fischer
FOCUS present the eMTBs for the 2023 season with new aluminium frames and redesigned F.O.L.D. rear triangle kinematics.
Jun 2021 · Luke Marshall
Gravity-fuelled action with plenty of pedalling assistance
Option to run a 29er, 650b or mullet (mixed size) wheel setup adds versatility
Frame sizing and geometry
It'll take whatever punishment you can give it
At 26kg, there's a lot of bike to lift and move around
| Frame | 7005 hydroformed aluminium, 3D forging, 170 mm F.O.L.D. Gen2, 148x12 mm thru axle, internal cable routing, USB-C port, post mount 203 mm Colors: / #65635d/#8c8888; / #838562/#8e8c7a |
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| Fork | FOX 38 Rhythm Float 29, Grip, E-Bike optimized, 15x110 mm, 44mm rake Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil Select, 230/65 mm, hardware: 25,0 x 8.0 mm, no Bushing Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Integrated in Drive Unit |
| Headset | ACROS ZS56/ZS66 (ICR), FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated, 1.5/1.8" angle headset |
| Stem | FOCUS C.I.S. 2.0 MTB, 35 mm, aluminium |
| Handlebar | Aluminium, 800 mm, rise: 30 mm, backsweep: 9° |
| Saddle | Selle Italia X3 |
| Seatpost | Post Moderne dropper post PM-214, 34.9 mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Herrmans DD 41B |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed |
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| Crank | Samox EC40 ISIS |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore CS-M6100, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Magura MT5 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | RaceFace AR30 Offset |
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| Spokes | Niro, black |
| Front Hub | Novatec D041, 15x110 mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D462, 12x148 mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 2.6, 66-622, EXO+, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 2.6, 66-622, EXO+ |
| Motor | Bosch Performance CX Smart, 85 Nm, 250 W |
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| Battery | Bosch PowerTube Li-Ion 36V / 20,1Ah (750Wh) |
Last updated April 13