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    MARES 9.82022 Focus
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($3,010)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Cyclocross
    Weight
    		19.0 lbs
    5.2
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
    		Apex
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Brand Site

    focus-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Focus MARES 9.8 is a carbon frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    MARES 9.8
    Other Cyclocross bikes
    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)

    33 mph

    MARES 9.8

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    MARES 9.82022 Focus
    Frame

    Carbon, disc, PF30 BB, 142x12 mm thru axle, R.A.T Evo technology, flat mount 140 mm, internal cable routing

    BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit

    Color: Heritagebluematt / #70889b

    Fork

    Carbon, disc, 100x12 mm R.A.T thru axle, R.A.T Evo Technology, flat mount 160/160 mm, internal cable routing

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM PressFit 30

    Headset

    IS 42/286 - IS47/33

    Stem

    Aluminium, 31,8 mm, 6°

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Prologo Scratch

    Seatpost

    BBB Basic, Aluminium, 27,2mm, 350mm

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    FOCUS Bartape SL

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex

    Crank

    SRAM Apex 1

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex 1x

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1130

    Chain

    SRAM PC-1130

    Brakes

    SRAM Apex

    Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Apex

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex Rims CXD-6, 622/17, centerlock, disc, front: 100x12 mm, rear: 42x12 mm

    Tires

    Vittoria Terreno Dry, 700 x 33C, Folding

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