Focus: Trail bikes and entry-level enduro bikes

In the cross-country and marathon sectors, the Focus brand will continue to rely on the hardtails of the "Raven" series and the "First" four-link bikes in 2005, in which the suspension strut is housed in the split top tube. In contrast, the bikes in the "Trail" series have been completely redeveloped: this includes two hardtails with massive aluminum frames and robust components that are ideal for dirt jumping, trail riding and tricks, as well as three full-suspension bikes that cover the enduro and freeride segments in terms of their intended use.

Two of these full-suspension bikes, the "Thunder Team" and the "Thunder Expert", rely on air/oil suspension struts mounted under the top tube and articulated by a bellcrank. Thanks to the "Minute" suspension fork and a "Swinger Air 3-Way" suspension element, the "Thunder Team" can even rely on Manitou's SPV technology. The third four-link "Big Bud" relies on a steel spring damper with reservoir, which is mounted upright in the main frame and linked via a large rocker link. With a Manitou "Splice Comp" fork at the front and "Julie" disc brakes, this model offers an affordable entry into the world of full-suspension trail bikes for an estimated 2300 francs.