Focus RAVEN 8.7 Review

Focus RAVEN 8.7 Review

Focus RAVEN 8.7 Review

Price: 2199 €
category: Downcountry
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 13,4 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 120 mm
Model Year: 2023
  • storage compartment in the down tube
  • versatile concept
  • 6 years warranty
  • a lesser groupset
  • with 13,4 kg unfortunately 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 8.7 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Allround-Hardtail 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 2199 €.

    Summary

    Expirience with the Focus RAVEN 8.7

    Focus RAVEN 8.7 Review With 120 mm of travel at the front, the 2023 relaunched RAVEN 8.7 clearly departs from its predecessor. It wants to be more of an all-rounder than a racer. The integrated storage compartment in the downtube offers space for a spare tube and a minitool. With its geometry, the Downcountry-Bike of Focus is right in the middle between playfulness and high speed stability. The balanced seating position is likely to suite the taste of the majority of bikers. Looking at only the shifting system of the rest of the bikes you have to say that other manufacturers in the price range under 3000 Eurouse higher quality components. Heavy riders over 85 kilos aren´t likely to encounter too many problems with the high weight of 13,4 kg. For lighter riders, this could be a disturbance. A good argument for the Focus Hardtail: Such a successful geometry is usually only available if you have deep pockets. We like: 6 years warranty on the frame!

    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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    -
    632
    632
    650
    669
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    Reach
    -
    -
    415
    440
    460
    485
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    Top Tube Length
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    -
    596
    621
    646
    676
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    Seat Tube Length
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    -
    400
    440
    480
    520
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    Seat Tube Angle
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    -
    74
    74
    74
    74
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    Head Tube Length
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    -
    100
    100
    120
    140
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    Head Tube Angle
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    -
    66,5
    66,5
    66,5
    66,5
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    Bottom Bracket Drop
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    -
    65
    65
    65
    65
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    Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Chainstay Length
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    -
    435
    435
    435
    435
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    Wheelbase
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    -
    1124
    1149
    1177
    1209
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    Standover Height
    -
    -
    804
    820
    846
    871
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    • Frame RAVEN Carbon technology frame, BSA, 148x12 mm thru axle, internal cable routing, cockpit integration solution C.I.S., internal compartment Solution I.C.S., angle headset, Post Mount 160 mm
    • Frame Material Carbon
    • Fork Rock Shox Judy Silver TK 29, 110x15 mm, 46 mm rake
    • 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-1230 NX Eagle, 12-speed
    • Chain SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
    • Brake Set SRAM Level
    • Brake Rotors 180/180
    • Rims RODI TRYP25, 25-622
    • Front Hub Novatec D462, 12x148 mm
    • Rear Hub Novatec D041, 15x110 mm
    • Tires Front Maxxis Rekon, 61-622, 3C
    • Tires Rear Maxxis Rekon, 61-622, 3C
    • Saddle Selle Royal Groove
    • Seat Post Aluminium, 31.6 mm
    • Stem FOCUS C.I.S. integrated, 31.8 mm, aluminium
    • Handle Bar Aluminium, 760 mm, rise: 25 mm, backsweep: 9°, 31.8 mm
    • Handle Bar Width 760

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