Focus Raven 8.7 Review

Focus Raven 8.7 Review

Focus Raven 8.7 Review

Price: 2599 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 11,2 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • striking design
  • coherent overall package
  • quality frame
  • 6 years warranty
  • only 11,2 kg - light
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 Focus Raven 8.7 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 3000 €) .

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 2599 €.

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
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
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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
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-
-
-
-
-
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Specification
  • Frame RAVEN, carbon, PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, internal cable routing, PM 160 rear brake
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork FOX 32 Float Rhythm 29, Grip Remote, 110x15 mm, 44 mm rake, 100 mm travel
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed
  • Crank Shimano MT510
  • Cassette Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
  • Chain Shimano Deore CN-M6100, 12-speed
  • Brake Set Shimano SLX M7100
  • Brake Rotors 160/160
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss X1900, 622-25, 15x110 MM / 12x148 MM
  • 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

Expirience with the Focus Raven 8.7

Ludwig Döhl The Raven 8.7 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 geometry is moderate and makes for a balanced handling. There are bikes with a more sporty, but also with more comfortable seating approach. The Focus Hardtail wants to combine the best of the two worlds with a moderate orientation. Anyway: the Fox fork is a guarantee for riding pleasure in this price range. With 6 years warranty, you can not go wrong. Caution when selecting the size: the Carbon frame sizing runs big.

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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.