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Focus FOCUS SAM 9.9 Review

Focus FOCUS SAM 9.9 Review

Focus FOCUS SAM 9.9 Review

Price: 4499 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 14,6 kg
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 170 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • Enduro with 27.5 inch wheels
  • good value for money
  • rides excellent in the downhill
  • 6 years warranty
  • only 14,6 kg - light
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

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The most importanten ratings of the Focus FOCUS SAM 9.9 ⬤ in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 4500 €) ⬤.

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Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
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Wheelsize
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27,5
27,5
27,5
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Stack
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600
610
623
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Reach
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420
440
460
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Top Tube Length
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581
603
623
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Seat Tube Length
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400
425
450
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Seat Tube Angle
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75
75
75
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Head Tube Length
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106
115
130
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Head Tube Angle
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65
65
65
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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13
13
13
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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Chainstay Length
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428
428
428
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Wheelbase
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1170
1195
1221
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Standover Height
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-
-
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-
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Specification
  • Frame Carbon front and rear triangle, 170mm F.O.L.D. kinematic, ISCG 05, PF30 BB, 148x12 thru axle, internal cable routing, Post Mount 180 mm
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork FOX 36 Float Rhythm 27.5, Grip Remote, 110x15 mm, 44 mm rake, 170 mm travel
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper FOX Float DPX2 Performance, 3-position lever, 230/65 mm, hardware: 30,0 x 8 mm, custom tune
  • Gearrange 455%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM X01 Eagle
  • Front Derailleur -
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 Eagle
  • Crank Truvativ Descendant 6K DUB, 32T
  • Cassette SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 12-speed
  • Chain SRAM GX Eagle
  • Brake Set SRAM Code RSC, 200 mm / 180 mm
  • Brake Rotors 200/180
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss E1900, 584-30, 15x110 mm / 12x148 mm
  • Front Hub -
  • Rear Hub -
  • Tires Front Maxxis Assegai 2.5 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ TR
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Assegai 2.5 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ TR
  • Saddle FOCUS Trail SL
  • Seat Post KindShock E30i, 31,6mm, internal
  • Stem RaceFace Turbine R, aluminium, 35,0mm
  • Handle Bar RaceFace Chester 35, aluminium, 780mm, rise: 35mm, backsweep: 8°
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set Acros AIX-322, tapered, IS 42/286-IS52/40

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Expirience with the Focus FOCUS SAM 9.9

Ludwig Döhl Fabian Scholz not only designed this bike, he even clinched the title of German Enduro Champion with it. So the FOCUS SAM 9.9 is really fast when it comes to technical terrain. On the scale, the Focus Fully with 14,6 kg looks good. Most Enduro in the price range until under 4500 Euro are heavier. The trend towards more high speed stability geometries stops with Focus. Good! Because with this balanced handling model, you are equipped for all situations on the trail. The upright seating position gives the Focus Fully a comfortable character. With the Enduro of Focus, the real fun starts at the peak of the mountain. Because in the downhill, the on moderate runs is better than the competitors in this price range. We like: 6 years warranty on the frame!

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.

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