Focus Mares 9.8

MARES 9.8 Features

Lightweight, resilient carbon frame with R.A.T.* Quick-release axle

High precision and extreme reliability: Shimano Ultegra shifter

Lightweight Novatec N30 wheelset

In spite of adverse conditions

·    Setting the Cyclo-cross benchmark for 25 years

Years of feedback from countless professional racers have made the MARES what it is today: THE benchmark for Cyclo-cross.

·    Frame protection as standard

It is often small details that make the difference between victory and defeat. Our proprietary FOCUS CX chain guide prevents the chain from coming off.

·    The world’s fastest quick-release axle

Quicker and simpler: Thanks to our patented FOCUS R.A.T.* quick-release axle, wheel changes can be carried out in under ten seconds.

Specification

Frame Carbon, disc, PF30 BB, 142x12 mm through axle, RAT Evo technology, flat mount 140 mm, internal brake & gear cable routing

Fork Carbon, disc, 100x12 mm RAT through axle, RAT Evo Technology, flat mount 160/140 mm, internal brake cable routing

Shifter Shimano Ultegra R8020

Front derailleur Shimano Ultegra R8000

Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra R8000

Sprocket description Shimano R8000, 11-32T

Chain Shimano CN-HG701

Crankset Shimano Ultegra R8000, 46/36T

Handlebar BBB Deluxe, Aluminium, drop: 125mm, reach: 70mm

Grips Focus Bartape SL

Stem BBB Deluxe, aluminium, 31.8mm, +/- 7 degree

Saddle Prologo Scratch

Seatpost BBB CPX Plus, Carbon, 27,2mm, 350mm, set-back: 20mm

Brakes Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydraulic disc, 160 / 160 mm

Wheelset Novatec N30, disc center-lock, aluminium, 100x12 / 142x12 mm, 20 mm inner rim width

Tires Vittoria Terreno Mix, 700 x 33C, Folding

Rear tire Vittoria Terreno Dry, 700 x 33C, Folding

Bike weight incl. battery in kg. 8,90 kg

Headset IS 42/286 - IS47/33

Bottom Bracket Token PF30

Gears 11

Transmission of drive front: 46/36, rear:11-32

Brake levers Shimano Ultegra R8020

Brake Disc

Sizes: XS S M L XL XXL

See the Focus Website for more details