The most striking feature of the new all-mountain bike is the single-pivot rear suspension, which uses two interlocking rocker links to steer the shock. At 150 millimetres, the Jam has the largest rear travel, which is easy to use but still offers enough progression for hard landings. In combination with the Rockshox Yari, the suspension is very active and forgiving. Thanks to the maximally short chainstays, the Jam rides playfully and mutates into a true cornering predator. When pedalling uphill, it makes sense to use the platform of the shock. Despite its medium size, the Jam's reach of 436 millimetres puts it in the middle of the field. Due to the extremely steep seat angle, as with all Focus models, the riding position is still quite compact, but helps when climbing when things get really steep. Also typical of Focus: the low front end with a short head tube. In terms of weight, however, the Focus is light. It is the heaviest 27.5er bike in the test, which is primarily due to the heavy frame and the relatively high fork weight.
Conclusion: Playful all-mountain bike with travel reserves. However, the weight and equipment could be better.
The alternative: Fhe Jam Elite is available for 2599 euros with Shimano SLX gears and a dropper post. A Rockshox Recon fork is fitted at the front.
