Focus: new e-mountainbikes with Bosch's Performance CX motor

With the Jam², Thron², Jarifa² and Aventura² models, Focus is presenting a new generation of e-mountainbikes. What they all have in common is that they all rely on the brand new Performance CX motor from Bosch. The smaller size offers advantages in terms of geometry, the larger battery provides more range and the dual battery option is particularly interesting.

A brave new electric world: when a leading motor manufacturer launches a new version of its mountain bike motor, a new generation of e-mountain bikes is born. That's what's happening at Focus: Bosch's new Performance CX motor is changing the portfolio for good, and the new models can do a lot better than their predecessors.

But first things first: With Jam², Focus is launching a 150-millimeter fully under power, whose rear triangle is a whopping 30 millimeters shorter for agile handling, thanks to the more compact design of the new CX unit. With a 625 Wh battery integrated into the frame, long tours should be taken care of. With a slacker head angle and a longer reach, the geometry is right up to date. And thanks to a rotating insert in the rear triangle, the Jam² is also perfectly prepared for riding with 29er or 27.5 Plus tires.

The keywords for the Thron² are also Performance CX and 625Wh, with 130 millimetres of travel at the front and rear. In terms of riding position and geometry, the Thron² is slightly less aggressive than the Thron², with a slightly shorter reach and a slightly higher stack. Focus also envisages a wide range of use for the Thron²: In addition to action on the trail, the bike can also be used in commuter or backpacking format. This is because the rear triangle is equipped with eyelets to accommodate mudguards and pannier racks and the so-called EQP models also roll out to the customer with these attachments.

Focus also has two new bikes for the hardtail clientele: The Jarifa² and Aventura². The Jarifa² offers thoroughbred mountain bike geometry and is absolutely suitable for off-road riding. Thanks to a shorter rear triangle, the Jarifa² rides agilely, while a 100 millimeter suspension fork and 29" wheels with mountain bike tires provide safety. The 35° stem also ensures a pleasantly upright and ergonomic riding position. The Aventurea² rides even more comfortably with standard handlebars with more backsweep. And the Aventura² is just as ready for bikepacking trips as it is for urban cargo rides with its robust luggage rack for 25 kg payload, high-quality aluminum mudguards, kickstand and bright headlights. The Jarifa² also offers mounting options for all these attachments and can be easily retrofitted. An interesting feature of these hardtails is the option of adding a Power Pack battery to the down tube alongside the Powertube battery with a capacity of 625 Wh using Bosch's Dual Battery option - and benefiting from a long-lasting 1125 watt hours.

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