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Focus Spine Evo Donna

Gitta Beimfohr

 · 22.11.2017

Focus Spine Evo DonnaPhoto: Markus Greber
Focus Spine Evo Donna
Of all the bikes tested, the Focus Spine has the longest reach, i.e. the most stretched and therefore sportiest riding position.

The tallest tester, at 1.77 metres, particularly liked this. Thanks to the Conti tyres, the Focus rolls well, is agile and has good cornering grip. The rear worked very efficiently on hard descents, but unfortunately the fork sagged quickly. In combination with the rather narrow handlebars and the flattened wing grips, the bike unfortunately didn't feel very safe to ride. The 30 t chainring with 1 x 11 gears could be exhausting on a long climb.


Conclusionsolid touring bike for women who are mainly travelling in low mountain ranges and prefer easy trail descents.


AlternativeThe Spine C Lite is the unisex model, with a longer top tube, XT and carbon frame. Price: 3499 euros.

Characteristics: Compared to the fork, the rear of the Focus Spine Evo Donna offers more travel and greater progression against bottoming out.Photo: BIKE MagazinCharacteristics: Compared to the fork, the rear of the Focus Spine Evo Donna offers more travel and greater progression against bottoming out.Focus Spine Evo DonnaPhoto: BIKE MagazinFocus Spine Evo DonnaFocus Spine Evo DonnaPhoto: BIKE MagazinFocus Spine Evo Donna


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Gitta Beimfohr

Gitta Beimfohr joined the BIKE travel resort during her tourism studies when the Strada delle 52 Gallerie on the Pasubio was closed to mountain bikers. Since Gitta crossed the Alps twice at racing speed, she has favoured multi-day tours - by MTB in the Alps or by gravel bike through the German low mountain ranges.

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