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Eurobike 2014: Focus update the race ready SAM

29.08.2014
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The Focus SAM has presented its strengths at several races for the focus Trail Team this season. So Focus have only made small changes to the design and equipment. Four bikes will be offered from next season, instead of this years three. The SAM 3.0 Factory is new in the product range. The well-known SAM 1.0 has been changed into a Team Replica Bike.

Ein Bike wie es sich auch die Focus Mitarbeiter aufbauen würden - das SAM 3.0 Factory.
A bike, which Focus employees would like – the SAM 3.0 with Factory Spec for €3,499.

Focus presents a total of six mountain bike Factory versions for the upcoming season. These bikes are equipped in a way that the product managers would love to ride themselves. In order to stand out from the rest of the crowd, the colours have been chosen wisely: light grey with bright orange parts.

A must-have: 1x11 drive.
A must-have: 1×11 drive.
The RockShox Monarch dampers.
The RockShox Monarch dampers.
The RockShox Pike is the Focus employees first choice.
The RockShox Pike is the Focus employees first choice.
A telescope seat post is mandatory for maximum fun.
A telescopic seat post is mandatory for maximum fun.
Powerfull Magura MT5 brakes guarantee maximum delay.
Powerful Magura MT5 brakes guarantee maximum stopping power.
Flat and deep: The Focus SAM 3.0 Factory's cockpit.
Flat and low: The Focus SAM 3.0 Factory’s cockpit.
A nice detail: The seat is integrated into the rear triangle
A nice detail: The seat is integrated into the rear triangle.

Next to the Factory model Focus presents a Team Replica model of Fabian Scholz’s bike as well as Markus and Tobias Reiser’s bike. Only well-tested components find their place on these bikes. This includes high-quality RockShox suspension made out of a Pike RCT3, as well as a RockShock Monarch Plus DebonAir and Reynolds 27.5 AM Carbon wheels with black decals.

Das Focus SAM 1.0 Trail Team ist absolut "Race ready" und für einen Preis von 5.699 € erhältlich.
The Focus SAM 1.0 Trail Team is absolutely “Race ready” and available at a price of €5699.
The RockShox Monarch Plus Debon Air comes with 160mm travel.
The RockShox Monarch Plus DebonAir comes with 160mm travel.
RockShox Pike with high-quality RCT3 cartridge.
RockShox Pike with high-quality RCT3 cartridge.
The combination of SRAM XX1 and X01 components seems to be well thought-out.
The combination of SRAM XX1 and X01 components seems to be well thought-out.
SRAM Guide brakes guarantee delay.
SRAM Guide brakes guarantee stopping power.

More information: www.focus-bikes.com

Text & Photos: Christoph Bayer

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