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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    39.0 lbs34.4 lbs34.0 lbs
    4.3
    4.7
    5.3
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCR AirRockShox Recon Gold RLFox Rhythm Float 34
    Shock
    SuntourRockShox Deluxe SelectFox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreDeoreXT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm130mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm130mm130mm
    Brand Site

    focus-bikes.com

    focus-bikes.com

    focus-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Focus Thron 6.8 EQP, Focus Thron 6.8, and Focus Thron 6.9 are all 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Thron 6.9 has better components and a better fork.
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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Thron 6.8 EQP
    Thron 6.8
    Thron 6.9
    Other Trail 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)

    25 mph

    Thron 6.8 EQP

    25 mph

    Thron 6.8

    25 mph

    Thron 6.9

    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, 130 mm F.O.L.D. kinematic, BSA BB, ISCG 05, 148x12 thru axle, internal cable routing, Post Mount 180 mm

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    ColorAtlasgreymatt / #8c8888

    7005 Aluminum, 130 mm F.O.L.D. kinematic, BSA BB, ISCG 05, 148x12 thru axle, internal cable routing, Post Mount 180 mm

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    ColorAtlasgreymatt / #8c8888

    7005 Aluminum, 130 mm F.O.L.D. kinematic, BSA BB, ISCG 05, 148x12 thru axle, internal cable routing, Post Mount 180 mm

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    ColorAtlasgreymatt / #8c8888

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCR 34 Air LOR

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rock Shox Recon Gold RL 29 Boost, DebonAir, 110x15 mm, 42 mm rake

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 34 Float Rhythm 29, Grip Remote, 110x15 mm, 44 mm rake

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    SR Suntour Edge LOR, 190/45 mm, hardware: 25,0 x 8mm, custom tune

    Travel130mm

    Rock Shox Deluxe Select, 190x45 mm, hardware: 25 x 8mm, custom tune

    Travel130mm

    FOX Float DPS Performance, 190x45 mm, hardware: 25,0 x 8mm, custom tune

    Travel130mm

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA

    BSA

    BSA

    Headset

    ACROS ZS56/ZS56, FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated

    ACROS ZS56/ZS56, FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated

    ACROS ZS56/ZS56, FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated

    Stem

    FOCUS C.I.S. integrated, 50 mm, 0°, 35 mm, aluminium

    FOCUS C.I.S. integrated, 50 mm, 0°, 35 mm, aluminium

    FOCUS C.I.S. integrated, 50 mm, 0°, 35 mm, aluminium

    Handlebar

    Aluminium 35 mm, riserbar 11 mm, 760 mm

    Aluminium 35 mm, riserbar 11 mm, 760 mm

    Aluminium 35 mm, riserbar 11 mm, 760 mm

    Saddle

    FOCUS Trail SL

    FOCUS Trail SL

    FOCUS Trail SL

    Seatpost

    Post Moderne dropper post PM-171, 31.6 mm

    Post Moderne dropper post PM-171, 31.6 mm

    Post Moderne dropper post PM-171, 31.6 mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore M5100, 11-speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed

    Crank

    Shimano Deore FC-MT5100

    Shimano Deore M6120, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore XT FC-M8100, Hollowtech II

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore M5100, 11-speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11-speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT410, hydraulic disc brake

    Shimano MT420, 4-piston, hydraulic disc brake

    Shimano XT M8120 4-piston (front) / M8100 2-piston (rear)

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BL-M4100

    Shimano MT420

    Shimano XT M8120, 4 piston

    Wheels
    Rims

    RODI Black Rock, with eyelets

    RODI TRYP25, 25-622

    RODI TRYP25, 25-622

    Front Hub

    Novatec D041, 15x110 mm thru axle

    Novatec D041, 15x110 mm thru axle

    Novatec D041, 15x110 mm

    Rear Hub

    Novatec D162 Disc, 12x148 mm

    Novatec D462SB Disc, 12x148 mm thru axle

    Novatec D462SB Disc, 12x148 mm thru axle

    Tires

    Schwalbe Hurricane Performance, 57-622

    Maxxis Dissector 2.4, WT 3CMaxxGrip Exo TR, 61-622

    Maxxis Dissector 2.4, WT 3CMaxxGrip Exo TR, 61-622

    Accessories
    Lights

    Front: Herrmans H-Black MR8, LED, Rear: Herrmans H-Trace Mini

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