Focus Mountain Bikes - Made in Germany

[Mikie]

Cathy and I hit up a Denny's, and sitting out in the parking lot was a truck, with two Focus Mountain Bikes on top. Never heard of Focus. The company is out of Germany and although they don't build these particular designs anymore, I thought them unique/peculiar. Focus is not popular in the States both as road bikes and as mountain bikes. I think they only build composite bikes...

http://www.focus-bikes.com

The owner was on his way up to the bay area to ride with his girl friend. He is in the cycling apparel industry.

Just I thought I would share...

 

[hill^billy]

Looks like there are moving parts to close to the jewel area :shock:

 

[jimbowho]

Interesting with the shock placement. It gives the frame a traditional look. Easy access lockout.

 

[Willi-D]

better have a steel plated Chamois in your shorts!

 

[Varaxis]

Don't see a single American-designed part on the guy's bike.

I didn't see any Focus bikes until I moved over here, and then only saw them on display at JensonUSA and at IE Bikes. They have some decent value for a bike a German bike. I only have seen one owner, and he had a Focus Mares road bike. They have entry level and race bikes, but they seem to focus on delivering a good mainstream value. If you got 2000-3000 to spend on a complete bike, their line-up will compete for that money as good as any other brand (carried by bike shops, not direct) I can think of.