Focus WHISTLER 3.8 Review

Focus WHISTLER 3.8 Review

Focus WHISTLER 3.8 Review

Price: 869 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 14,2 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • great frame
  • strong brakes (compared to bikes in the same price range)
  • 6 years warranty
  • competitors ride better in the downhills
  • uphill a bit sluggish
  • 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 WHISTLER 3.8 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Beginners-Bike up to 1000 €) .

    VALUE for MONEY CHECK

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    Summary

    Expirience with the Focus WHISTLER 3.8

    Focus WHISTLER 3.8 Review The Racebike of Focus was designed for use in in light terrain. And that's exactly where it shines. 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. If you are already a little older, your back will love the comfortabel seating position of the WHISTLER 3.8. On the downhill, however, the Focus Racebike is left in the dust by its competitors. For this, the shifting components are pretty much the best thing you can expect on a complete bike for 869 Euro . With 6 years the warranty is another neat feature.

    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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    XS
    S
    M
    L
    XL
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    Wheelsize
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    27,5
    27,5
    29
    29
    29
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    Stack
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    590
    612
    622
    640
    660
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    Reach
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    375
    395
    405
    420
    430
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    Top Tube Length
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    550
    570
    583
    603
    619
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    Seat Tube Length
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    360
    420
    460
    500
    540
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    Seat Tube Angle
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    -
    75
    74
    74
    74
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    Head Tube Length
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    110
    100
    110
    130
    150
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    Head Tube Angle
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    69
    70
    70
    70
    70
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    Bottom Bracket Drop
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    48
    62
    62
    62
    62
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    Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Chainstay Length
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    430
    447
    447
    447
    447
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    Wheelbase
    -
    1054
    1081
    1095
    1117
    1133
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    Standover Height
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    • Frame Focus 6061 aluminium, BSA BB, international disc brake standard
    • Frame Material Aluminium
    • Fork SR Suntour XCR 32; coil (steel spring)
    • Spring Unit coil
    • Remote-Lockout yes
    • Gearrange 327%
    • Drivetrain 1x10
    • Gear Lever Shimano Deore; 10 s
    • Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
    • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT; 10 s
    • Crank Shimano MT500
    • Cassette Shimano Claris HG 50; 11-36
    • Chain KMC X10.93
    • Brake Set Shimano MT 200
    • Brake Rotors 160/160
    • Rims Schürmann YAK 21
    • Front Hub Shimano HB-TX505, QR
    • Rear Hub Shimano HB-TX505, QR
    • Tires Front Schwalbe Smart Sam ; Active Line (Wire Bead / not foldable); 2,25
    • Tires Rear Schwalbe Smart Sam ; Active Line (Wire Bead / not foldable); 2,25
    • Saddle FOCUS Sport
    • Seat Post Alloy, 27,2 mm
    • Stem aluminium, 31.8mm
    • Handle Bar Width 700
    • Head Set VP Components

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