Focus Mares CX Ultegra Disc Cyclocross Bike 2016

Focus Mares CX Ultegra Disc Cyclocross Bike 2016

Right near the top of Focus's cyclocross range, the Focus Mares CX Ultegra Disc Cyclocross Bike 2016 is perfect for taking your cyclocross racing to the next level, or to commute in style and safety. The basis of this Mares cyclocross bike is the race tuned Focus Mares CC P2T 10 Carbon frame and it is this that sets this range apart. Featuring a more race orientated and aggressive geometry than the Mares AX highlights the World Cup winning pedigree of this cyclocross bike. Make no mistake, should you want a lighter and classier commute bike, this is certainly an excellent option.

This carbon fibre 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 and to prevent you becoming entangled when shouldering the bike. This prolongs their life and ensures flawless shifting every time. More unique 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.

A superb finishing kit is highlighted by the saddle and handlebar, both from Fizik. The Aliante Manganese saddle provides the required levels of comfort to keep you fresh lap after lap. This is matched by the superb Shimano Ultegra 6800 eleven speed components. This gives you excellent eleven speed shifting that is fast, precise and reliable. Furthermore, the Shimano RS685 Hydraulic Disc Brakes give you the best performance in power and modulation for assured breaking performance in all weathers and conditions.

The bike is fantastically completed with the DT Swiss R24 Spline disc wheelset that is fitted with the striking looking Schwalbe Rocket Ron Evo Focus Edition 622 X 33 tyres, showing more of the upgrades for this model. Together they create a highly reliable, fast and exciting set of wheels that will allow you to drop your opposition at will.

Features

• Focus Mares CC P2T 10 Carbon Disc frame
• Mares CX P2T 10 Carbon T4 fork provides plenty of tyre clearance and a great balance of strength, stiffness, ideal for racing
• Shimano RS685 Hydraulic Disc Brakes give you the best performance in power and modulation for assured breaking performance in all weathers and conditions
• Shimano Ultegra 6800 eleven speed groupset
• Fizik adds to the finishing kit some lightweight and comfortable items such as the plush Aliante Mangnese saddle
• Rapid Axle Technology (RAT) gives the excellent strength and lateral stiffness of thru axles with the fastest wheel-change system ever
• DT Swiss R24 Spline disc wheelset gives a highly reliable, fast and exciting set of wheels

Specification

FRAME Focus Mares CC P2T 10 Carbon Disc

FORK Focus Mares CX P2T 10 Carbon T4 Disc

HEADSET FSA Orbit C33, 1 1/8-inch bearing in the upper steering head on 1 1/4 inch bearing in the lower steering head

STEM CPX Carbon

HANDLEBARS Fi'zi:k Cyrano R5

FRONT BRAKE Shimano RS685, hydraulic disc brake

REAR BRAKE SRAM Force 1 HRD, hydraulic disc brake

FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra 6800

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra 6800, eleven speed

SHIFT LEVERS Shimano RS685, eleven speed

CASSETTE Shimano 105 5800, eleven speed, 11-28

CRANKSET Shimano Ultegra 6800

CHAINRINGS 46/36

PEDALS n/a

WHEELSET DT Swiss R24 Spline disc brake

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

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

SADDLE Fi'zi:k Aliante Manganese

SEATPOST CPX Plus Carbon

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