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MARES 9.7 Features
Lightweight, resilient carbon frame with R.A.T.* Quick-release axle
Simple and reliable in extreme situations: Sram Apex 1x11 shifter
Reliable Alex Rims CXD-6 wheelset
In spite of adverse conditions
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Setting the Cyclo-cross benchmark for 25 years
Years of feedback from countless professional racers have made the MARES what it is today: THE benchmark for Cyclo-cross.
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Frame protection as standard
It is often small details that make the difference between victory and defeat. Our proprietary FOCUS CX chain guide prevents the chain from coming off.
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The world’s fastest quick-release axle
Quicker and simpler: Thanks to our patented FOCUS R.A.T.* quick-release axle, wheel changes can be carried out in under ten seconds.

Geometry
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
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Size | 48 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | |
A | Size (MM) | 480 | 510 | 540 | 560 | 580 | 600 |
B | Effective Top Tube (MM) | 523 | 534 | 544 | 555 | 565 | 577 |
C | Head Tube Angle (°) | 70 | 70 | 70.5 | 71 | 71 | 71.5 |
D | Effective Seat Tube Angle (°) | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 |
E | Chainstay (MM) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
F | BB Drop (MM) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
G | Head Tube Length (MM) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 | 160 |
H | Fork Length (MM) | 399 | 399 | 399 | 399 | 399 | 399 |
I | Fork Offset (MM) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
J | Wheelbase (MM) | 1003 | 1015 | 1020 | 1027 | 1037 | 1045 |
K | Stack (MM) | 526 | 536 | 547 | 559 | 568 | 579 |
L | Reach (MM) | 367 | 375 | 382 | 390 | 397 | 405 |

Specification
Frame
Carbon, disc, PF30 BB, 142x12 mm through axle, RAT Evo technology, flat mount 140 mm, internal brake & gear cable routing
Fork
Carbon, disc, 100x12 mm RAT through axle, RAT Evo Technology, flat mount 160/140 mm, internal brake cable routing
Shifter
Sram Apex 1x
Rear derailleur
Sram Apex
Sprocket description
Sram PG-1130, 11-32T
Chain
Sram PC-1130
Crankset
Sram Apex 1, 42T
Handlebar
BBB Basic, Aluminium, drop: 125 mm, reach: 70mm
Grips
Focus Bartape SL
Stem
BBB Basic, aluminium, 31.8mm, +/- 7 degree
Saddle
Prologo Scratch
Seatpost
BBB Deluxe, Aluminium, 27,2mm, 350mm, set-back 20mm
Brakes
Sram Apex hydraulic disc, 160 / 160 mm
Wheelset
Alex Rims CXD-6, disc center-lock,aluminium, 100x12/142x12 mm, 24/24 spokes, 17 mm inner rim width
Tires
Vittoria Terreno Mix, 700 x 33C, Folding
Bike weight incl. battery in kg.
8,60 kg
Brake levers
Sram Apex 1 HRD
Brake type
Disc
Transmission of drive
front: 42, rear: 12-32