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SAM Lite
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
158cm – 171cm
168cm – 180cm
178cm – 189cm
186cm – 199cm
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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.
Agile and playful handling
A fun bike that's guaranteed to put a smile on your face
Sensitive rear suspension
Rear suspension wallows on the descents and bobs on the climbs
Brakes are underpowered
Poor value for money
May 2019 · Ed Thomsett
Well proportioned and specced, but limited sizes and rear-end support hold the SAM back
Impressive spec and lively handling
Cockpit set up, pronounced outboard lock-on rings on grips
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.
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.
May 2016
After testing this bike’s alloy predecessor some years ago, we’ve been waiting impatiently for the inevitable carbon version to arrive. And here it is; an uncompromising, stripped back, pure Enduro machine, itching to tear your favourite descent a new one. Construction This is a fantastic looking bike. From a humungous diamond shaped top tube, it …
Essentials-only Enduro slayer.
Lively and smooth suspension.
Rapid out of every corner.
Great climber.
Tyres and stem won't suit all riders' tastes.
No bottle mounts.
Jul 2015 · Gregg Kato
German brand Focus enters the US mountain bike market with a carbon 29er hardtail, carbon trail bike and carbon enduro racer. - Mtbr.com
May 2015 · Emily Schaldach
Focus adds carbon to its enduro offering and focuses on gravity-fed thrills with the Sam
Mar 2015
German engineering from an unexpected brand for the 160 market but there are some issues
| Frame | 6066 aluminium, BSA BB, 142x12 through axle, internal cable routing, Post Mount 180 mm BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC, 100x15 mm QR, 160 mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3, 216/63, hardware: shaft22,2x8 mm/body22,2x8 mm, custom tune [ML1 HVI DB] |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Stem | BBB, aluminium, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | BBB, aluminium, riserbar, 760mm, rise: 20mm, backsweep: 9degree |
| Seatpost | KindShock E30i, 31,6mm, internal Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | 1x |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R, 200 mm / 180 mm Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss M1900 TLC, 584-30, 142x12 mm / 100x15 mm |
|---|---|
| Tires | Highroller 2 2.4 3C/TR/ EXO, foldable |
First added 22 April
Last updated 22 April
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