opinions please....

[anonymous-user]

does anyone ride a Focus? any stories?, reading most of the reviews its all good, just want some more opinions... wiggle issues aside, just the bike i am interested in...

[mk1fan]

I've read a couple of reviews in the press and the bikes seem very XC / Race orientated and well spec'd. I've not riden one though.

[lingus75]

I think focus are like felt, not very well known (to me anyway) but always seem to be well specced and reviewed well. Also, they look like proper xc bikes which I like.

[anonymous-user]

looking at a few of the 08 road bikes and they seem to be damn good value considering the groupset and wheelsets on offer, finishing kit isnt gucci brands but adequate for a year or two before upgradeitus sets in...

[mchammer89]

Always wanted a Cayo myself, never ridden one, but they always get great reviews and like you say, it's always pointed out that the components are worthy of a bike twice the price.

[turnstile]

bought a Focus Culebro '08 in the wiggle sale about 3 weeks ago. Is a really good bike, very very light, good quality components etc.
Wiggle service (1st time i had used them) was fantastic - I had previously bought a Cube mountain bike from CRC and that took about a week to arrive, was different colour to that ordered, needed gears recalibrating (but still a good bike) - but Focus bike came in 2 days, properly packaged, protected in all the right places, everything working perfectly!!
Would definately recommend Focus bikes on the strength of my purchase (and Cube for that matter!!).
Only problem i have found is finding a front light that fits the oval handle bars!! Anyone solved this problem - only want a cheapie for commuting!!

[WildCards]

Turnstile, alot of Cateye lights come with a plastic strap as opposed to a proper fixed bracket to mount with. While it doesn't hold aswell as others it would probably shape itself to the bars better. Either that or use duct tape.

[turnstile]

Ok - thanks: had bought this:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...

would in no way fit my handlebars!! but will try and sort a way to fix it on!! if all else fails will go with the duck tape.

To the OP - get a Focus!! You won't be dissapointed!!

[anonymous-user]

turnstile said:

bought a Focus Culebro '08 in the wiggle sale about 3 weeks ago. Is a really good bike, very very light, good quality components etc.
Wiggle service (1st time i had used them) was fantastic - I had previously bought a Cube mountain bike from CRC and that took about a week to arrive, was different colour to that ordered, needed gears recalibrating (but still a good bike) - but Focus bike came in 2 days, properly packaged, protected in all the right places, everything working perfectly!!
Would definately recommend Focus bikes on the strength of my purchase (and Cube for that matter!!).
Only problem i have found is finding a front light that fits the oval handle bars!! Anyone solved this problem - only want a cheapie for commuting!!

thats the one i have my eye on. how tall are you and what size did you get?
I'm also looking at the Ribble 7005SL with 105 and this Jamis...
http://www.buyabikedirect.co.uk/products.php?actio...

[Saddle bum]

I drive a Focus. It looks good attached to a bike rack.