The new FOCUS SAM Carbon is a high-end enduro bike on 27.5" wheels for enduro touring adventures and enduro racing courses! Its lightweight chassis and proven geometry, based on the aluminum model, characterize the carbon innovation. Compared to the aluminum model, the geometry of the carbon version has been slightly revised. The chainstays have been shortened slightly to 430 millimetres and the height of the bottom bracket has also been lowered by a few millimetres. Coupled with the 65.8 degree head angle and the very well-functioning rear triangle, the Sam Carbon feels very much at home on rough trails. The Focus Sam will be available in four frame sizes. At 12.5 kilograms, the weight remains low for an enduro bike.

Spine

The Spine from Focus is a full-suspension touring mountain bike with 120 millimeters of travel. For the wheel size, Focus relies exclusively on 27.5 inches.
The geometry of the Spine follows the current trend: short chainstays at 428 millimeters and a steep seat angle (75 degrees). Thanks to a wide handlebar of 760 millimetres and a 68 degree steering angle, the Spine provides a smooth downhill ride.

Twelve versions of the Spine will be available. Six each in carbon and aluminum frames. Focus will offer a special paint finish for the women's version, while the geometry of the Lady Spine will remain identical.
Many small details characterize the Spine. Two bottle cages on the down tube, internally routed cable routing with easy access via the combined paint protection on the bottom bracket.

The top version of the Focus Spine is equipped with a Rock Shox RS-1 and the specially tuned Rock Shox Monarch shock. Both suspension elements can be switched to the platform for longer climbs via a remote lever. The weight of the bike in the top version is a light 11 kilograms.

The Spine will be tested by the Ride editorial team in the next few weeks. A detailed ride report will follow.

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