Focus SAM 8.8 Review

Focus SAM 8.8 Review

Focus SAM 8.8 Review

Price: 3299 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon / Alu
Weight: 15,15 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
  • 6 years warranty
  • only 15,15 kg - light
  • there are better groupsets
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

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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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Specification
  • Frame Carbon front and alloy 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 / Alu
  • Fork Rock Shox Yari RC 27.5 Boost, DebonAir, 110x15 mm, 37 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 SX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Front Derailleur -
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Crank SRAM SX Eagle
  • Cassette SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 12-speed
  • Chain SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Brake Set SRAM Guide R 200/180
  • Brake Rotors 200/180
  • Rims RaceFace AR30 Offset
  • Front Hub Novatec D041, 15x110 mm
  • Rear Hub Novatec D162 Disc, 12x148 mm
  • Tires Front Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 Dual Exo TR
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 Dual Exo TR
  • Saddle FOCUS Trail SL
  • Seat Post Kind Shock E30i, 31,6mm
  • Stem BBB Jumper BHS-138, 31.8 mm
  • Handle Bar BBB Ascension BHB-110, aluminium, riserbar, 780mm, rise: 20mm, backsweep: 9degree
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set Acros AIX-322, tapered, IS 42/286-IS52/40

Expirience with the Focus SAM 8.8

Focus SAM 8.8 Review Fabian Scholz not only designed this bike, he even clinched the title of German Enduro Champion with it. So the SAM 8.8 is really fast when it comes to technical terrain. The scales remain light for this model, which is, according to Focus, at 15,15 kg. Thus, the Focus Fully is one of the lighter Enduro that you get for 3299 Euro . With its balanced handling, riding the Focus Fully feels really intuitive. The upright seating position gives the Focus Fully a comfortable character. In the price range under 4500 Euro, other manufacturers tend to install higher quality shifting systems. One should not forget: the geometry is the heart of a mountain bike. For 3299 Euro, Focus provides more than the competitors in the same price range. With 6 years warranty, nothing stands in the way of a long-term relationship.

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