Is Focus Whistler a good bike?

Is Focus Whistler a good bike?

The overall handling of the Focus Whistler is excellent and confidence-enhancing, with the wider-than-average gear range plus comfort and generous handlebar and saddle adjustability adding extra appeal for less than expert riders.

Is focus a good bike make?

German brand Focus is known for its wide range of quality bikes that covers almost all cycling disciplines. Focus was founded by three-time cyclocross World Champion Mike Kluge in 1991, and originally specialised in mountain bikes.

Why short travel Mtb?

Bikes with smaller travel (short travel) are better for climbing as the suspension won’t take away too much of your pedaling power as you move uphill, whereas the larger suspension is better for a more controlled and comfortable descent down choppy terrain.

Where Are Focus E bikes made?

Stuttgart, Germany
THE PEOPLE BEHIND FOCUS We develop all our bikes in Stuttgart, Germany.

Which team uses Focus bikes?

In 2010 the company sponsors racing teams such as Team Van Vliet, Team Jelly Belly and Team NetApp. They also sponsor mountain bike teams Team M.I.G. (Made in Germany) and an Italian amateur team Focus Italia. The company is also an official partner of the 2010 Tour de Suisse.

Can you ride XC bike on trails?

Can you ride XC trails on a trail bike? Yes, you can ride a trail bike on cross-country terrain! Having the right bike for the terrain that you are riding is always going to improve your overall experience.

Is 160mm travel good for downhill?

160mm is more of an All Mountain/Enduro Fork its ok for uphill and a little of Downhill but if you like to go fast the 160mm is not enough to make you ”safe” and comfortable on the bike.

Can XC bike go downhill?

It really depends on the terrain, there are easy trails that can be punishing on bikes, and there are hard trails that challenge the rider, but not so much the bike. I’ve started my “downhill” riding on an old Specialized Hardrock – it did its job pretty well.

What’s inside the focus Whistler?

Makes sport come naturally: the FOCUS WHISTLER has everything you need to enter the world of mountain biking: 100 mm suspension fork, disc brakes and 29″ wheels with mountain bike tyres. Smaller riders also have the choice of 27.5″ wheels in sizes XS and S. Need more equipment?

Is there a let down on Focus Bikes?

The only let down would be the coil-based fork, which uses a spring instead of air. For comparison, you may wish to check which fork was supplied with the other, more expensive bikes. FOCUS Bikes is the leading premium brand of high end mountain bikes and road bikes with excellent quality – German Engineered for amateur athletes and professionals!

How far can the Whistler go on a charge?

I mixed road, towpath, gravel and bike trails when testing the Whistler, and the 6.9 did around 35 miles on a charge with the bike’s longest run being 36.74 miles with 1,325.5ft of elevation gain and an average speed of 15.9mph. Overall, the 6.9 is a fun bike to ride. The ride position is excellent and it handles like one half its weight.

How much does a Whistler electric bike cost?

Aware that e-bikes are pricey, it has produced the relatively more affordable Whistler2 6.9 in two models: a standard 6.9 at £1,549 or this EQP model with a dynamo hub, front/rear lights and full mudguards all for only an extra £80. The 6.9 uses a Bafang rear hub motor combined into the Groove Go system.