Focus Bikes

When Roman Dirscherl sets out on a new ski expedition, not only does he take his skis but, with increasing regularity, his trusty FOCUS Black Forest 29er is becoming indispensible. Especially as spring approaches, he has to go further and higher to reach the snow, so the MTB is the perfect extra item of equipment. Fully loaded, his skis on his back and ski touring boots rather than cycling shoes on his feet, the water-rutted forest roads into the Alps are soon tamed under the big 29er wheels. The extra-large hoops make their way uphill surefootedly, whilst later, on the downhill run back home, the wide Riser handlebars make for a really fun descent. The bike has a compact riding position and, thanks to the optimised stem angle, a tight steering response that almost provides the flair of a full-sus All Mountain bike. 

“The Black Forest is the perfect bike for mountain freaks who spend all their free time out in the Alps and need a bike that can be used in all seasons. You'll never part me from this bike,” says Dirscherl with a grin as he sends greetings (sadling without an accompanying photo) from the Italian Alps to the German cycle manufacturers.