Focus Atlas 8.9

Focus Atlas 8.9 – High-end gravel bike with electronic shifting and carbon wheels

Gravel and cross bikes are the core competence of German manufacturer Focus. The bikes are developed in collaboration with former professional cyclists from cyclocross and road cycling. The Atlas is based on the philosophy of combining sport, adventure, and nature. Or to put it simply: you should have a good time on this gravel bike. To this end, both Atlas series, the affordable 6 series and the sportier 8 series models, have been completely redesigned for the new season. You can look forward to even more agile handling, making it easy to follow winding trails. The design focuses on maximum stability. The seat tube has been shortened so that the seat post improves comfort with increased vertical flex. For your bikepacking adventures, the frame has numerous mounting points for accessories such as luggage racks, mudguards, and three bottle holders. Exactly what a modern gravel bike needs.

With the Atlas 8.9, you can give each of your rides an individual touch. It's not just the aerodynamic Zipp carbon wheels that give this high-end gravel bike its extravagant look. What's more, each paint job on the 8.9 carbon frame is hand-painted, making it unique! The other components are also top of the line: the electronic Sram Rival E1 AXS drivetrain and Rival E1 disc brakes are among the best the market has to offer. With a gentle sideways press of the finger on the shift/brake lever, the shift commands are transmitted wirelessly. Even on bumpy gravel paths, the gears are always 100 percent precise. A carbon seat post completes this exceptional equipment.

High-quality carbon or aluminum frames – depending on the price range

While the fork is made of carbon on all frame sets, the 6 series models come with an aluminum main frame and the 8 series models have a carbon frame. Visually, both versions leave nothing to be desired, especially as the aluminum frames with their perfectly smoothed weld seams are particularly eye-catching. Practical: All carbon frames have a storage compartment in the down tube under the bottle holder. An important issue with gravel bikes is tire clearance, as wide tires provide grip and comfort. Focus has built in plenty of reserves here: the carbon rear frames allow up to 45 millimeters, the aluminum frames allow up to 48 millimeters, and the forks can even accommodate tires up to 53 millimeters wide. Bike packing: rack systems specially tailored to the Atlas are available as an option for space-saving luggage transport.