ROCK CLIMBING & CAVING

Focus Black Forest – Gets A Massive Thumbs Up From Users

We’ve been speaking with Focus Black Forest bike owners. Basically, you can easily find what the manufacturer has to say, or indeed what other sellers are saying about this bike What matters is the man on the street, or should I say the man on the bike on the street?

The Focus Black Forest, according to owners, has many more pros than cons. The price is a bonus to kick off with. Better than US made bikes at the same price was one comment we heard a few times. Then there’s the comment we heard over and over – this bike looks awesome, (though one owner did complain about all the black and white!) Speaking for myself, I wouldn’t change the black and white – it’s super smart. The bike is made from high quality components and it’s lightweight too. Climbing is comfortable. I’m looking at loads of great comments about the forks – it’s gotta be right. One person commented: “At the price I could not find a bike that is better value for the specification.” Others commented on the fantastic forks and high quality frame – very high and still when climbing.

Other things owners liked are the Deore XT shifters which one owner described as being as smooth as butter. On the trails, the bike sails so smoothly and handles the bumps and sharp turns really well. 

On the less enthusiastic side, one or two gripes about the saddle which is not the most comfortable ever. And higher spec breaks would have gone down well with one or two of our users.

But then, if you’ve got a few spare dollars, why not buy a Focus Izalco?

Frame

• Focus Black Hills zero stack aluminum alloy
• Hydroformed tubes
• Rock Shox Recon Race RL fork, 100mm travel with remote lockout

Components

• Shimano XT rear derailleur
• Shimano SLX front derailleur
• Shimano SLX rapid fire shifter, 3×9
• Shimano M542 crankset with external bottom bracket
• Shimano cassette 11-34t
• Shimano chain
• Tektro Auriga pro hydraulic disc brakes
• Concept sl stem, seatpost
• Concept extreme handlebar

Wheels

• Schwalbe Nobby Nic tires
• Rodi D 540 disc rims
• Concept SL disc hubs

Geometry

Approximate weight: 27.5 lbs

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