Focus Raven 8.6 Review

Focus Raven 8.6 Review

Focus Raven 8.6 Review

Price: 1699 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 12,8 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • striking design
  • 6 years warranty
  • value for money could be better
  • there are stronger bikes in the downhill
  • there are better groupsets
  • 12,8 kg - a bit heavy
  • fun to ride in
    easy terrain Extreme Terrain
    seating position
    upright efficient
    handling
    playful easy calm
    Framesize runs
    small big

    OVERALL BIKE CHECK

    The most importanten ratings of the Raven 8.6 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 2000 €) .

    VALUE for MONEY CHECK

    If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 1699 €.

    Summary

    Expirience with the Focus Raven 8.6

    Focus Raven 8.6 Review The Raven 8.6 is a very classic race hardtail, with a distinctive design. At 142 mm, the installation dimension of the rear wheel is no longer up to date. 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 seating position of the on long tours moves in a moderate range between sporty and comfortable. On the downhill, however, the Focus Hardtail is left in the dust by its competitors. With a total weight of 12,8 kg, the Raven 8.6 is one of the heavier Racebike that you get for under under 2000 Euro. With 6 years warranty, nothing stands in the way of a long-term relationship. Check the size chart exactly before buying: the Raven 8.6 sizing runs big.

    technical Details

    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
    XL
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    Wheelsize
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    -
    29
    29
    29
    29
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    Stack
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    -
    620
    623
    644
    663
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    Reach
    -
    -
    420
    435
    450
    465
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    Top Tube Length
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    -
    592
    608
    629
    649
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    Seat Tube Length
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    -
    420
    460
    500
    540
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    Seat Tube Angle
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    -
    74,5
    74,5
    74,5
    74,5
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    Head Tube Length
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    -
    104
    107
    130
    150
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    Head Tube Angle
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    -
    69,8
    69,8
    69,8
    69,8
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    Bottom Bracket Drop
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    -
    68
    68
    68
    68
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    Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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    -
    306
    306
    306
    306
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    Chainstay Length
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    -
    435
    435
    435
    435
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    Wheelbase
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    -
    1100
    1116
    1139
    1160
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    Standover Height
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    • Frame RAVEN, carbon, PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, internal cable routing, PM 160 rear brake
    • Frame Material Carbon
    • Fork Rock Shox Judy Silver TK 29 Boost, TurnKey, 15x110 mm, 51 mm rake, 100 mm travel
    • Spring Unit air
    • Remote-Lockout yes
    • Gearrange 455%
    • Drivetrain 1x12
    • Gear Lever SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
    • Rear Derailleur SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
    • Crank SRAM SX Eagle
    • Cassette SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 12-speed
    • Chain SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
    • Brake Set SRAM Level
    • Brake Rotors 160/160
    • Rims Rodi Viper 21
    • Tires Front Maxxis Rekon Race, 2.25, 2C
    • Tires Rear Maxxis Rekon Race, 2.25, 2C
    • Saddle FOCUS Race SL
    • Seat Post BBB Deluxe, Aluminium, 27,2mm, 350mm
    • Stem Aluminium, 31,8 mm
    • Handle Bar 760 mm, flatbar, backsweep: 9°, 31,8 mm
    • Handle Bar Width 760
    • Head Set Acros AIX-322, tapered, IS 42/286-IS52/40

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