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FOCUS Bikes Black Forest 29 2.0 29er Hardtail

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MSRP : $1500.00


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User Reviews

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Elias Sleiman a All Mountain Rider

Date Reviewed: January 21, 2013

Strengths:    Rockshox recon silver, Drivetrain SLX front and XT rear and shifter deore. 29er very good price for the components. I really love the colors for the 2012 focus (black and blue), but I dont like Matte, Glossy would be excellent.

Weaknesses:    Continental X Kings. I feel very insecure with these tires in tight turns. Not the kind of tire for my style of riding. I like grip so Im changing for nevegals.
The crank
The concept seat is not very comfortabe. Already Change it!
The seat post gets scratchs all the time I rise or low the seat (minor issue)
Maybe Upgrade the brakes in the future, mean while just fine.
Matte color.


Bottom Line:   
I had my doubts about going for a 26er to a 29er, but so far no complains. very good purchase I like going in the mountain and this bike has done very well so far. of course I will upgrade brakes but so far is good, Focus is doing very good bikes and a very good price.

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Duration Product Used:   4 months

Price Paid:    $1184.00

Purchased At:   jenson

Similar Products Used:   Specialized Hardrock 29er, Merida Matts tfs 500, Khs Alite 500.

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by cosku a Cross Country Rider

Date Reviewed: December 10, 2012

Strengths:    * I love the frame.
* Great fork, Rock Shox Recon Silver has everything you expect from a decent fork except the weight.
* XT/SLX back and front derailleur.
* I was skeptical about Tektro Draco 2 brakes but they work just fine. Needed no maintenance at all so far (7 months). Lot of stopping power.
* For the money it's not so heavy.
* Best value bike I could find in this price range

Weaknesses:    * Crank is generic Deore.
* I don't like the Conti Race Kings (subjective)
* Handlebar, stem, seatpost and rims are Focus' own brand (Concept EX). They are fine but nothing special and they are probably on the heavy side.

Bottom Line:   
Before buying this bike I was specifically searching for the best bike I could buy for €1000 and compared a lot of brands/models. This one was the best value I could find.

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Duration Product Used:   7 months

Price Paid:    $1000.00

Purchased At:   Bike Republic

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Linepilot1 a Cross Country Rider from Virginia

Date Reviewed: November 30, 2011

Strengths:    Awesome ride for the money with XT front and rear. The 100mm RockShox Recon Silver provides a plush ride over rough trails and the remote lockout is great for long climbs or hard surface riding.

Weaknesses:    The rear triangle is very stiff and unless you run a low rear tire pressure you will feel every bump through the stock saddle. White finish on the 2.0 tends to show dirt and grime much more than darker colors. Stock wheels are a tad on the heavy side but hey its a 29er.

Bottom Line:   
Awesome ride for the money with XT front and rear. this bike climbs like a billygoat and handles nimbly for a big frame 29er. The powder coated frame resists scratches and scuff much better than painted frames. I have been riding 26ers for a number of years and have never had as much fun on the trail as I have on this 29er.

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Favorite Trail:   Walnut

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $990.00

Purchased At:   Endorphine Fitness

Similar Products Used:   Jamis Dragon, GT Karakoram 2.0

Bike Setup:   XT Front/Rear, RockShox Recon Silver Fork, Selle SanMarco saddle, Shimano clipless pedals
Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by bmorebiker a Cross Country Rider from Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Date Reviewed: November 5, 2011

Strengths:    Solid medium weight frame, good components (SLX/XT group), decent fork (RS Recon), good brakes, decent tires for a factory setup (continental race kings, albeit 2.2 rather than the logical 2.0).

Weaknesses:    Overall weight is on the heavy side. Crankset is a generic shimano which is below spec for the entire setup, flexes under hard pedaling, and is a little heavy. Wheelset is ok, but does flex a bit, which on a 29er (as most know) can be quite noticeable and and effect overall ride quality.

Bottom Line:   
For a sub $1,000 purchase I am happy. I am generally a little more into full suspension 26ers, but wanted a 9er hardtail b/c the majority of the trails I am around now are less technical than what I am used to. Those looking for a "top of line" xc 9er may be a little disappointed (mainly by weight), but I'd put this thing geometry-wise in between a stumpy/rockhopper, and quality-wise at least on par with a rockhopper.

This bike comes with a decent initial setup to keep one riding without issues/worries, and with some changes (cranks will be first, bars, stem, seat post, seat, eventually will throw on a nice wheelset) I am sure it will drop tremendously in weight. It was either this, or a USA made frame because I am done with paying top-dollar to the major brands for made in China B.S. Others should pay attention to that more often; why pay $2,000+ for something that cost $100-200 to manufacture?

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Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $850.00

Purchased At:   fleabay

Similar Products Used:   Specialized Rockhopper 29er, Stumpjumper 29er, Dart 3 (P.O.S.), Reba Race fork (I miss it),

Bike Setup:   All stock (SLX/XT), Continental Race Kings, swapped out the seat for a phenom w/ Ti rails. May throw some 2.0 tires on b/c 2.2 is little overkill.
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