Focus Raven 8.7

Focus Raven 8.7 - Modern carbon hardtail with carefree equipment

Hardtail mountain bikes have a long tradition, dating back to the early nineties. Boring? Not at all! With the Raven series, the manufacturer Focus has brought this tradition excitingly into the here and now. With lightweight carbon frame, modern geometry and different equipment, depending on budget and demand. The good thing about it: No matter which Raven you choose, you always get the high-quality Carbon Technology frame, which also gives Focus so much reputation in the racing circus. Upgrades in the components are therefore possible at any time and also make sense. Thanks to a sophisticated fiber layup on the seat tube, head tube, seat stays and bottom bracket, the frame is laterally stiff, but dampens vibrations in the vertical direction. Although this does not turn a hardtail into a fully, it does noticeably improve ride comfort. Another clever feature: With the help of rotatable headset cups, the steering angle can be varied by 1 degree. This makes the Raven even more versatile, from flowing to attacking. Finally, you can also contest serious CrossCountry races with the Raven.

Carbon frame, RockShox suspension fork and Sram SX Eagle gears

The Raven 8.7 comes with a proven RockShox Judy Silver TK suspension fork that can be comfortably tuned with 120 millimeters of travel. The Sram SX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain is broadly graded and always keeps the right gear ready from Tour to Race. The disc brakes also come from the US manufacturer Sram. It is based on the significantly more expensive Guide model, which is widely used on competition bikes. Thanks to a 180 mm disc on the front wheel, you can rely on powerful braking power even on steep descents. The Raven 8.7 comes with standard seatpost, but the frame is prepared for retrofitting a telescopic seatpost. For a clean look, Focus has developed the C.I.S. system, where the cables are routed into the frame below the stem. Comfortable 29-inch wheels with race-ready Maxxis Rekon tires make the setup of the Focus Raven 8.7 perfect.