Focus Black Forest Pro 2010

R0B75

I thought it was about time I took my bike outside after having itfor 2 weeks and thought I'd take some pics whilst I was at it.

In the 2 weeks since having it I've had the wheels trued and brakes bled (don't ask lol), I've put new pedals on (Nano Flats), new bars (FSA Gravity Light) and grips (Lizard Skins Charger Lock-On) and temporarily fitted my old speedo. I say temporarily as I'm considering a Garmin. Must..Resist!

Anyway here are the pics













I'm sure I'll make more changes over the coming months but finally ready for a blast round Cannock this weekend!

road_donut

Looking sweet mate

D-Cyph3r

Do like the look of Focus hardtails.... Came very close to ordering a carbon Raven before going for the EX8.

R0B75

Thanks. Hoping the weather stays decent for the weekend. Then I'll see what she's capable of

R0B75

D-Cyph3r wrote:

Do like the look of Focus hardtails.... Came very close to ordering a carbon Raven before going for the EX8.

I've liked the Focus range for a while and I very nearly bought the 2009 BF Pro at the back end of last year but I kept putting it off. Gutted when they sold out

I don't see many Focus bikes out and about. In fact I've only ever seen one and that was a road bike! I'm hoping it's because they only have 1 UK dealer and the fact I don't visit the trails as often as I'd like

In all fairness though in the last year reading about them I've never come across anything bad so hoping it's a sound purchase.

Infidel666

R0B75 wrote:

In all fairness though in the last year reading about them I've never come across anything bad so hoping it's a sound purchase.

Must be time for an update after six mouths of *ownership/riding/abuse!

How is life with the Focus? Would you recommend them? They do look like a sorted bike.

(*delete as applicable)

R0B75

It was an awesome bike but seeing as it is more an XC race machine I sold it in favour of a full suspension bike.

The focus was very quick and never let me down, my riding skills let me down so rather than destroy a thing of beauty I bought a bike capable of taking a bit more hammer.

stuisnew

Really good looking bike. What kind of price is this if you don't mind me asking?

R0B75

I bought it when it was £1150 reduced from £1350. It can now be bought from Wiggle for £899 but they only have medium size left by the look of it.

Infidel666

Cheers for the quick update.

It does look quite, well er.. focused (if you'll pardon the pun) towards racing I suppose.

Gazlar

I love my pair of Focus's I think they are cracking bikes for the cash I've paid for them. ROB75 yours looks sweet as a nut

R0B75

It was till I sold it

stuisnew

R0B75 wrote:

It was till I sold it

You moved it on already?

R0B75

Yep, superb bike but wanted a full susser to cope with the type of riding I want to do. Although I haven't ridden much lately due to injury.

ma9mwah

nice looking bike! though i think you need to look at the front brake. Fox recommend that the cable goes to the inside of the lower leg

R0B75

That's how it came!

But, since I no longer have it, its not an issue 8)