Bike Comparison
The Focus Raven 8.7, Focus RAVEN 8.8, and Focus RAVEN 8.9 are all 29″ carbon frame hardtail trail bikes. The Raven 8.7 has a rigid seatpost, while the RAVEN 8.9 has better components and a better fork. Explore the differences below.
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| MSRP | ($2,382) | ($3,032) | ($3,899) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec Level | |||
| Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
| Category | Trail | Trail | Trail |
| Weight | 29.5 lbs | 28.4 lbs | 25.6 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK | Fox Rhythm Float 34 | RockShox SID Select |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel Size | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | SX Eagle | XT, Shimano | GX Eagle |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 |
| Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
| Front Travel | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm |
| Seatpost | Rigid | Dropper | Dropper |
| Brand Site | focus-bikes.com | focus-bikes.com | focus-bikes.com |
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| Frame | Carbon technology frame, BSA, 148x12 mm thru axle, internal cable routing, cockpit integration solution C.I.S. internal compartment Solution I.C.S. angle headset, Post Mount 160 mm | Carbon technology frame, BSA, 148x12 mm thru axle, internal cable routing, cockpit integration solution C.I.S. internal compartment Solution I.C.S. angle headset, Post Mount 160 mm | Carbon technology frame, BSA, 148x12 mm thru axle, internal cable routing, cockpit integration solution C.I.S. internal compartment Solution I.C.S. angle headset, Post Mount 160 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy Silver TK 29, 110x15 mm, 46 mm rake | FOX 34 Float Rhythm 29, Grip, Sweep-Adj. 110x15 mm, 44 mm rake | Rock Shox SID Select 29, 110x15 mm, 44mm rake |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA | BSA | BSA |
| Headset | ACROS ZS56/ZS56 (ICR), FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated, 1.5/1.5" angle headset | ACROS ZS56/ZS56 (ICR), FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated, 1.5/1.5" angle headset | ACROS ZS56/ZS56 (ICR), FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated, 1.5/1.5" angle headset |
| Stem | FOCUS C.I.S. integrated, 31.8 mm, aluminium | FOCUS C.I.S. integrated, 31.8 mm, aluminium | FOCUS C.I.S. integrated, 31.8 mm, aluminium |
| Handlebar | Aluminium, 760 mm, rise: 25 mm, backsweep: 9°, 31.8 mm | Aluminium, 760 mm, rise: 25 mm, backsweep: 9°, 31.8 mm | Aluminium, 760 mm, rise: 25 mm, backsweep: 9°, 31.8 mm |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Groove | Selle Royal Groove | Selle Royal Groove |
| Seatpost | Aluminium, 31.6 mm | Post Moderne dropper post PM-MT171, 31.6 mm | Post Moderne dropper post PM-MT171, 31.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano FC-MT512 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 NX Eagle, 12-speed | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed | SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed | Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12-speed | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Level | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM Level TLM |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level | Shimano BR-M7100 | SRAM Level TLM |
| Rims | RODI TRYP25, 25-622 | RaceFace ARC27, 622-27, 32H | DT Swiss X1900, 25-622, 15x110 mm / 12x148 mm, 25 mm height |
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| Front Hub | Novatec D041, 15x110 mm | Novatec D041, 15x110 mm | |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D462, 12x148 mm | Novatec D462, 12x148 mm | |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon, 61-622, 3C | Maxxis Rekon, 61-622, 3C | Maxxis Rekon Race, 61-622, 3C |