Focus Mares Ax 105 Disc Cyclocross Bike 2016

Focus Mares Ax 105 Disc Cyclocross Bike 2016

Focus have an excellent reputation for their cyclocross bikes with multiple wins on the international World Cup, and this Focus Mares Ax 105 Disc Cyclocross Bike 2016 makes full use of this experience, but brings it to a more affordable price.

The geometry has been cleverly thought through to make this bike equally happy on the race circuit as it is whilst touring or on the road, gravel or country lanes. Therefore it could be your do it all commute, race and touring bike.

This aluminium frame has had a lightweight and stiff Mares CX P2T 10 Carbon T4 fork added. This results in a ride offering direct steering, comfort and pin sharp handling. Mud is this frames friend, as generous tyre clearance has been added to the fork as well as widely spaced, chunky seat stays.

Several features really set this cyclocross bike apart. First is the internal routing of cables and hydraulic lines inside the frame for protection whether you are commuting or racing cyclocross. This prolongs their life and ensures flawless shifting every time. Even more noteworthy though is the Rapid Axle Technology (RAT) which gives the excellent strength and lateral stiffness of thru axles with the fastest wheel-change system ever. Time saved changing a wheel in a race or to repair a puncture during your commute is highly valuable.

Focus have provided the high quality finishing kit for the saddle, seat post, stem and handlebars. This is exceeded though by the excellent Shimano 105 components and RS500 crankset. These give you excellent eleven speed shifting that is fast, precise and highly durable. Furthermore, the TRP HY/RD Disc Brakes give you the power and modulation of hydraulic disc brakes, whilst also being compatible with cable actuated lever systems. The best of both worlds.

The bike is fantastically completed with Concept EX hubs with DT Swiss R522 rims that are fitted with the striking looking Schwalbe Rocket Ron Focus Edition 622 X 33 tyres. Together they create a highly reliable, fast and exciting set of wheels.

Features

• Focus Race Cross V2 Alloy Triple Butted, Di2 ready
• Mares CX P2T 10 Carbon T4 fork provides plenty of tyre clearance and a great balance of strength, stiffness, ideal for racing
• TRP HY/RD Disc Brakes give you the power and modulation of hydraulic disc brakes, whilst also being compatible with cable actuated lever systems
• Shimano 105 eleven speed groupset
• Rapid Axle Technology (RAT) gives the excellent strength and lateral stiffness of thru axles with the fastest wheel-change system ever
• Concept EX hubs with DT Swiss R522 rims to give a highly reliable, fast and exciting set of wheels

Specification

• FRAME Focus Race Cross V2 Alloy Triple Butted, Di2 ready

• FORK Focus Mares CX P2T 10 Carbon T4 Disc

• HEADSET 1 1/8-inch bearing in the upper steering head on 1 1/4 inch bearing in the lower steering head

• STEM Focus Concept EX

• HANDLEBARS Focus Concept EX

• FRONT BRAKE TRP HY-RD

• REAR BRAKE TRP HY-RD

• FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 105

• REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano 105

• SHIFT LEVERS Shimano 105, eleven speed

• CASSETTE Shimano 105, eleven speed, 11-28

• CRANKSET Shimano RS500

• CHAINRINGS 46/36

• PEDALS n/a

• RIMS DT Swiss R522 rim

• FRONT HUB Concept EX

• REAR HUB Concept EX

• FRONT TYRE Schwalbe Rocket Ron Focus Edition, 622 x 33

• REAR TYRE Schwalbe Rocket Ron Focus Edition, 622 x 33

• SADDLE Focus Concept EX

• SEATPOST Focus Concept EX

Image shown for representation of colour way only, specification subject to change at any time. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified.