Off-road freak: Focus Bold² 29 LTD

How does that work? As standard, the Focus e-bike is only equipped with a slim 375 watt-hour battery that sits firmly in the down tube. The idea behind it: On short tours, bikers only carry as much energy as they actually need. On long rides, an external battery provides an additional 375 watt hours. However, this must be purchased separately for 500 euros. Off to the trail: a stretched riding position, very smooth running, wide 29er tyres and grippy brakes with large discs - the Focus e-mountainbike is equipped for demanding tours and trails. The geometry is a great compromise between climbing strength and downhill ability, smoothness and playfulness. This puts the Bold2 at the top of the practical rankings, helped by its low weight. The moderate reach costs points, but this shortcoming can be compensated for with the additional battery.

Conclusion: Balanced riding characteristics, sensible equipment, low weight: The Focus Bold ² 29 LTD is a perfect e-mountain bike for tough terrain - with a special battery concept.

Reach height 1038 hm
Time / 500 hm 23.7 min.

Focus Bold² 29 LTD 29"

Price 2999 Euro

Drive
Engine Shimano Steps E8000
Maximum torque
¹
70 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² Integrated, 378 Wh / -, additional battery (+378 Wh), 2.2 kg
Circuit Shimano Deore/XT (10-speed)
Translation (v. / h.) 34; 11-40
Display / Size Shimano Steps M8000 / 1.6 inch

Equipment
Fork Rockshox Recon Solo Air RL
Spring travel 120 mm
Seat post / Ø BBB BSP 20 / 31.8 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Magura MT2 / 200/180 mm
Impellers Novatec hubs; Race Face AR30 rims
Wheel size 29"
Tyres Continental Trail King Sport, 29 x 2.4 inch

Measured values²
Sizes / frame material S / M / L / XL / aluminium
Weight 19.87 kg
Centre of gravity height 516 mm
Handlebar width 760 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 175 mm / 184 mm
Reach / Stack 432 mm / 651 mm

Manufacturer information
²
Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
³
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and laboratory tests.
The EMTB judgement is independent of price. EMTB judgements: super (from 350 points), very good (from 315 points), good (from 280 points), satisfactory (from 245 points), with weaknesses (from 210 points), below insufficient.