Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $6,000
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $6,000

    At Giant

    Category
    CyclocrossCyclocross
    3.5
    8.1
    AluminumCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    45c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Apex, SRAMForce eTap
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    focus-bikes.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Focus MARES 6.9 is an aluminum frame cyclocross bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2019 MARES 6.9
    2024 TCX, Advanced Pro 0
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    Gear Range

    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)

    35 mph

    2024 TCX, Advanced Pro 0

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    7005 aluminum, disc, BSA BB, 142x12 mm through axle, RAT Evo technology, flat mount 140 mm, internal brake & gear cable routing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Advanced-grade composite, 12mm thru-axle, disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Carbon, disc, 100x12 mm RAT through axle, RAT Evo Technology, flat mount 160/140 mm, internal brake cable routing

    Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Stem

    BBB Basic, aluminium, 31.8mm, +/- 7 degree

    Giant Contact SL S:80mm, M:90mm, M/L:100mm, L:100mm, XL:110mm

    Handlebar

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

    Giant Contact SLR S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm

    Saddle

    Giant Approach SL

    Seatpost

    BBB Basic, Aluminium, 27,2mm, 350mm, set-back 20mm

    Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset

    Pedals

    N/A

    Grips

    Stratus Lite 3.0

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex

    SRAM Force eTap AXS

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM S350, 44T

    SRAM Force D1 DUB, 40t S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex 1x

    SRAM Force eTap AXS, 1x12

    Cassette

    SRAM Force, 12-speed, 10x36

    Chain

    SRAM Force D1

    Brakes

    SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, 160 / 160 mm

    SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic, SRAM CenterLine rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Apex

    SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Novatec N30, disc center-lock, aluminium, 100x12 / 142x12 mm, 20 mm inner rim width

    Giant CXR 1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 25mm inner width, hookless/ tubeless

    Spokes

    Sapim CX-Ray

    Front Hub

    [F] Giant AR alloy, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] Giant AR alloy, DT350 36t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle

    Rear Hub

    [F] Giant AR alloy, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] Giant AR alloy, DT350 36t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle

    Tires

    Continental Race King CX, 700 x 35C

    Maxxis All-Terrene, 700x33c, tubeless

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