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SAM² 6.8
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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€5,699($6,628)| Weight | 58.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox DHX Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Motor | Bosch 600W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Bosch 600Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
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View Comparison5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Focus SAM2 is a robust and versatile enduro e-MTB, praised for its exceptional suspension performance, stable descents, and comfortable climbing geometry. It features a powerful Bosch motor and adjustable settings for personalized handling, though it carries some weight and has minor design quirks.
Fantastic suspension performance
Stable and supportive on descents
Comfortable upright pedaling position for climbs
Powerful Bosch Performance Line CX motor
Adjustable geometry for personalized handling
Heavy weight
Integrated stem & headset cable routing
Battery removal can be cumbersome
Proprietary C.I.S. stem complicates servicing
Saddle comfort could be improved
The Focus SAM² is a great all-round enduro e-MTB, and I like that you can adjust the head angle to tweak the handling to your preference.
Flow Mountain BikeThis beast rolls on 29-inch wheels, packs 180/170mm of travel, and tips the scales at a hefty 27.1 kg (size L). Yeah, it’s a tank—but one built to absolutely destroy descents.
Revolution Mountain Bike MagazineFocus have come up with a smart solution to adjust the rear-centre length.Pinkbike
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Apr 2025 · Lars Engmann
The FOCUS SAM² 6.0 rolls into the 2025 season with 170/165 mm of travel and a mullet wheel setup. Want to know how it performs on the trail? Read on to find out.
High-quality, bombproof spec
Outstanding downhill performance in technical terrain
Solid climbing capabilities
Fair pricing
Feels sluggish on flow trails
Apr 2025 · Seb Stott
In theory, having the hoses enter the middle of the head tube rather than one side should make swapping brake levers easier, but my test bike had the rear hose cut short for neatness and it wasn't long enough to change it from the right-hand side to the left..
Mar 2025 · March 21, 2025
If you like your e-MTBs big, burly, and unapologetically downhill-focused, then the FOCUS SAM² 6.9 is about to be your new best friend. This beast rolls on 29-inch wheels, packs 180/170mm of travel, and tips the scales at a hefty 27.1 kg (size L). Yeah, it’s a tank—but one built to absolutely destroy descents. The SAM² 6.9 isn’t here to mess around. Its robust alloy frame is one of only two alloy rigs in this category (shoutout to Moustache), and […]
Sep 2024
The Focus SAM² may be the longest travel e-MTB from the German brand, but it offers a surprisingly versatile ride and excellent value.
Fantastic suspension performance
Low weight distribution
Surprisingly well-rounded handling
Powerful & proven Bosch motor
Solid spec for the money
Integrated stem & headset cable routing
Battery cover needs refining
No mullet compatibility
| Frame | 7005 hydroformed aluminium, 165 mm F.O.L.D. kinematics, 148x12 mm thru axle, Post Mount 180 mm Colors: Green; Grey |
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| Fork | Fox 38 Rhythm, Grip 3-Position, 170 mm Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox DHX Performance, Coil: 350/450/500/600 lbs (S/M/L/XL), 165 mm Travel: 165mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Headset | ACROS ZS56/ZS66 (ICR), FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated angle headset |
| Stem | FOCUS C.I.S. 2.0, 40 mm |
| Handlebar | Alloy, width: 800 mm, rise: 30 mm |
| Saddle | Focus |
| Seatpost | Post Moderne DP-212, S / M /L / XL: 125 / 170 / 200 / 200 mm, 34,9 mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | VP Lock-On Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, 12-speed |
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| Crank | Samox, 165 mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-M6100, 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore BR-M6120, 4-piston | Shimano Deore BR-M6120, 4-piston Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB STi30 TGH, alloy, 29" |
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| Front Hub | Formula DC-611 |
| Rear Hub | Formula DC-648 |
| Tires | Maxxis Assegai, DoubleDown, 3C MaxxGrip 29 x 2,5" | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Downhill, 3C MaxxGrip 27,5 x 2,5" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT66, front: 220 mm / rear: 220 mm |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX, 85 NM, 120 NM update via Flow App |
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| Battery | Bosch PowerTube Li-Ion (600 Wh), Bosch PowerTube Li-Ion (800 Wh) |
| Remote | Bosch Mini Remote + System Controller |
| Display | Bosch Mini Remote + System Controller |
First added April 3
Last updated May 30