Disc brakes are both the present and future in cycling – and for their optimum function, floating axles are a must. Because no floating axle on the market met the demands that we place on a thru-axle system, our FOCUS engineers were galvanised into action and developed the Rapid Axle Technology (R.A.T.)* – the fastest thru-axle in the world.

Disc brakes require the stiffness and stability of a thru-axle to ensure optimum function. Because no thru-axle system met our wheel change speed requirements, however, we developed our own patented Rapid Axle Technology (R.A.T.) for mountain bikes, racing bikes and Cyclo Cross bikes. Our development of the R.A.T. floating axle focussed on a quick and easy wheel change.

As a result, Rapid Axle Technology combines the stability and stiffness of a thru-axle and all the advantages of a quick-release. As the quickest and easiest wheel change system on the market, it puts even classic quick-release devices in the shade. Thanks to its outstanding features, even renowned competitors now rely on the R.A.T. thru-axle system for their disc models.

The XC World Cup in Albstadt in 2016 demonstrated just how successfully our development goals were implemented. FOCUS XC team mechanic Fabian Haug changed the rear wheel of Florian Vogel's RAVEN in 13.3 seconds – an unofficial world record! The wheel change took a whole five seconds off the reigning record. The simple operation of the R.A.T. thru-axle enables an intuitive wheel change, even in stressful situations – such as bike racing.

. Uncompromising carbon hardtail

. 100 mm suspension fork

. super-lightweight, rigid and comfortable in all the right places

. holder of world and European championship titles

. Incredibly light e-MTB

. 100mm suspension fork and 29" wheels

. Holds the course record for the classic Transalp Route

. Removable Fazua motor/battery unit uncouples from the drive

. Applies your power directly to the road

. Aero race geometry

. MAX lightweight carbon structure optimised in the wind tunnel

. with disc brakes and R.A.T. Quick-release axles

. A road bike for all eventualities

. Endurance geometry

. large, 35 mm tyre clearance to allow for wider and profiled tyres

. with disc brakes, R.A.T. Quick-release axles including matching mudguards

. Fast like a racing bike, strong like an e-bike

. Endurance Geometry

. Removable Fazua motor/battery unit uncouples from the drive

. Road-Boost Standard, R.A.T. Quick-release axles, disc brakes, 35 mm tyre clearance and also includes matching mudguards

. Perfect for cyclo-cross races

. Cyclo-cross race geometry

. robust and optimised to handle extreme conditions such as mud, rain and snow

. with disc brakes and R.A.T. Quick-release axles