2022 Focus

PARALANE 8.9

A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

€2,899($3,185)
Weight18.3 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

39 mph

PARALANE 8.9

39 mph

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Spec Level

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

Sizing
XS

5'2" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

XXL

6'1" – 6'5"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Focus Paralane 8.9 first ride review

Dec 2023 · Jack Evans

The ambitious combination of endurance geometry and a racier frame appears to have come off

Highs

  • Smooth ride quality

  • Competitive spec

  • Decent weight

  • Confident handling

  • Fairly stiff frame

Lows

  • 35mm maximum tyre clearance

  • No rack mounts

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Focus Paralane Aero All-Road Bike Blurs Lines Between Road & Gravel Performance

Dec 2023 · Cory Benson

Focus new Paralane evolves into a modern performance carbon aero all-road bike that can take on all types of roads and all weather…

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon, disc, Pressfit 86 BB, 142x12 mm thru axle, R.A.T Evo technology, flat mount 140 mm, internal cable routing

BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

Color: Magicblackmatt Whitematt / #1e1e1e/#faf8f6

Fork

PARALANE carbon disc, 12 x 100 mm R.A.T. thru axle, flat mount 140 mm, internal cable routing

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Pressfit Road BB86

Headset

IS 42/286 - IS47/33

Stem

BBB Rider BHS-109 Deluxe, 31.8mm, 7°

Handlebar

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

Saddle

Prologo K3

Seatpost

BBB FlyPost SP-131, 25,4mm, carbon

Type: Rigid

Grips

FOCUS Bartape SL

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Crank

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra R8020

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Chain

Shimano CN-HG701

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra R8020

Type: Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra R8020

Wheels
Rims

Alex Rims CXD-4, 622/19, disc, front: 12x100 mm, rear: 12x142 mm

Tires

Vittoria Rubino TLR, 700 x 30C, Folding

Accessories
Fenders

Curana C-Lite

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