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2021 Focus

SAM2 6.9

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

6499 €
Weight26,0 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 170 / 170mm
ForkFox Factory Float 38
ShockFox Van Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT
MotorBosch 250W 85Nm mid-drive
Battery625Wh
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
SAM2 6.9
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Gearing

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)

47 km/h

SAM2 6.9

41 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 185cm, size LG, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Focus SAM2 is a robust enduro e-MTB designed for downhill performance, featuring a Bosch motor and a versatile wheel setup. It excels in challenging terrain with its stable geometry and powerful suspension, though its weight and stiffness can lead to fatigue. Reviews highlight its bombproof construction and downhill prowess, but note its limitations in versatility and battery efficiency.

Pros
  • Versatile wheel setup options (29er, 650b, mullet)

  • Powerful Bosch Gen4 motor and large battery capacity

  • Stable and precise handling for downhill performance

  • Robust frame and high-quality suspension components

  • Good traction and comfort from FOX VAN coil-shock

Cons
  • Heavy weight accelerates rider fatigue

  • Battery consumption is high

  • Some mid-stroke suspension wallow

  • Less versatile compared to rivals

  • Motor noise and compatibility issues

Key Quotes
If you’re looking for a seriously stiff, precise and bombproof gravity e-MTB for charging through chaos unscathed the Sam2 6.9 is a proper gravity plow.
Bike Perfect logoBike Perfect
The SAM² is a lot of fun, but a lot of bike too, and may be less versatile than some of its rivals.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Massive berms, huge jumps and nasty drops: The FOCUS SAM² 6.9 really comes to life on rough, man-made trails.
E-Mountainbike Magazine logoE-Mountainbike Magazine

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BikeRadar
Focus SAM² 6.9 review

jun 2021 · Luke Marshall

Gravity-fuelled action with plenty of pedalling assistance

Highs
  • Option to run a 29er, 650b or mullet (mixed size) wheel setup adds versatility

  • Frame sizing and geometry

  • It'll take whatever punishment you can give it

Lows
  • At 26kg, there's a lot of bike to lift and move around

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E-Mountainbike Magazine
First ride review: 2021 FOCUS SAM² 6.9 – An eMTB bike for one purpose: riding downhill!

sept 2020 · Felix Stix

The 2021 FOCUS SAM² 6.9 comes with a Bosch motor and lots of travel. Read our first ride review to find out how the bike performed both on challenging DH tracks and flowy trails.

Highs
  • Integration of the Bosch Systems & cockpit

  • Robust, well thought-out spec

  • Comes to life on challenging trails

Lows
  • Loud clunking noise from the Bosch motor

  • Dropper post remote (will be replaced later on this year)

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
FOCUS SAM 8.9 in review

jul 2019 · Christoph Bayer

In times when the routine watchwords in bike development are "longer" and "slacker" the FOCUS SAM 8.9 looks almost old-fashioned.

Highs
  • Agile and playful handling

  • A fun bike that's guaranteed to put a smile on your face

  • Sensitive rear suspension

Lows
  • Rear suspension wallows on the descents and bobs on the climbs

  • Brakes are underpowered

  • Poor value for money

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Singletrack World
Review | The 2019 Focus SAM 9.9 delivers a few surprises for a 170mm travel enduro bike

mar 2019 · Rik Legge

A fun, all-mountain style bike rather than a dedicated race bike, the Focus SAM 9.9 shines on the flowing jumps and berms of the bike-park.

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MBR
Focus Sam first ride - MBR

sept 2018 · Danny Milner

Enduro race bike, super all-mountain tool or bike park toy? Before we tell you where this new Focus Sam sits in the Venn diagram, let's look at the details.

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Electric Bike Review
Focus SAM² Review - Prices, Specs, Videos, Photos

jun 2018

Price: $5999.00 | Model Year: 2018 A full suspension enduro style e-mountain bike with long 170 mm air suspension by Fox, available in three frame sizes and two colors, excellent Magura hydraulic disc brakes. Near-perfect weight distribution, standard 175 mm Q Factor, super short chain stay length for snappy nimble feel, stealthy design with battery completely encased in the downtube. A full suspension enduro style e-mountain bike with long 170 mm air suspension by Fox, available in three frame sizes and two colors, excellent Magura hydraulic disc brakes.

Observations
  • A full suspension enduro style e-mountain bike with long 170 mm air suspension by Fox, available in three frame sizes and two colors, excellent Magura hydraulic disc brakes

  • Near-perfect weight distribution, standard 175 mm Q Factor, super short chain stay length for snappy nimble feel, stealthy design with battery completely encased in the downtube

  • Optional TEC Pack battery mounts on top of the downtube and doubles range for $599, bottle cage adapter uses the same mount for stock single-battery riding, comes with a dropper seat post

  • Faster 4 Amp charger with magnetic plug, excellent two-year comprehensive warranty, cannot remove the display or battery easily for protection or charging off-bike, display interface requires some reaching to change menus, Shimano motor doesn't offer shift detection and delivers more of a hard start than smooth

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

7005 hydroformed aluminium, 3D forging, 170 mm F.O.L.D. kinematic, 148x12 mm thru axle, internal cable routing, post mount 203 mm

ColorMilkbrown / #9b6852

Fork

FOX 38 Float Factory 29, E-Bike, Grip 2, 110 x 15 mm, 44 mm rake, 170 mm travel

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Van Performance Coil, 230/65 mm, hardware: 25,0 x 8mm

Travel170mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Integraded in Drive Unit

Headset

Acros AZX-212 AH [1-1/8", tapered, 44/286-ZS56/40]

Stem

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

Handlebar

RaceFace Chester 35, aluminium, 780mm, rise: 35mm, backsweep: 8degree

Saddle

Proxim W350

Seatpost

FOX Transfer RL Factory, 31,6mm

TypeDropper

Grips

RaceFace Getta Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed

Crank

Samox EC40 ISIS

Shifters

Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed

Cassette

Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed

Chain

Shimano SLX CN-M7100

Brakes

Shimano XT M8120, 4 piston

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano XT M8120, 4 piston

Wheels
Rims

RaceFace AR30 Offset

Front Hub

Novatec D041, 15x110 mm

Rear Hub

Novatec D162 Disc, 12x148 mm

Tires

Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.6 Super Gravity Soft

Electric Components
Motor

Bosch Performance CX Gen4, 85 Nm, 250 W

Battery

625 Wh

Display

Bosch Purion

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