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Are Focus Ebikes any good?

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John Castro

Published Feb 28, 2026

Are Focus Ebikes any good?

Focus has taken advantage of the low q-factor and size of the Shimano Steps E8000 motor. This powerful machine is the first Shimano motor to really impress me. While it isn’t as quiet as a Brose motor, it pairs nicely with a Shimano drivetrain. This is especially true on the bikes with Di2 electronic shifting.

Are e bikes good for mountain biking?

An electric mountain bike can allow you to get out for a quick blast, propelling you uphill easily so you can enjoy the descents. You can also turn your focus to climbing the steepest, most technical slopes you can find – or just go longer and faster with a grin from ear-to-ear.

Where Are Focus E bikes made?

Stuttgart, Germany
We develop all our bikes in Stuttgart, Germany. German engineering has a centuries long heritage of precision, craftmanship and durability. Furthermore, at FOCUS Bikes every engineer is a passionate bike rider first and foremost.

What is the lightest electric MTB?

Specialized announces the lightest electric mountain bike ever, the Turbo Levo SL. Specialized today announced that they have the lightest electric-assist mountain bike yet, a mere 38 lbs (17.35 kg).

Is Focus bikes a good brand?

They are a quality brand and a solid player on the German market. They are not regarded as a ‘bargain basement’ brand though here on the forums we have seen a number of members who have found great value attractive prices for frames or complete bikes – both MTB and road.

Can you buy Focus bikes in the US?

Where can you buy Focus bikes? Focus Bikes are available in the UK, USA and Australia via registered dealers.

Do e-bikes ruin trails?

Q: Do eMTBs do more damage to trails? A: IMBA conducted a study in 2015 that concluded Class 1 eMTBs are not likely to have any more impact than traditional mountain bikes or other trail users.

How long do e-mountain bikes last?

In terms of lifespan, most quality e-bikes today use lithium-ion or lithium-polymer technology, and are good for at least 1,000 full charge-discharge cycles, says Pizzi. So if you use 30 percent of the battery and recharge it, that’s one third of a cycle. For most users, that works out to three to five years of life.

Who owns Focusbike?

Derby Cycle of Germany
Focus is owned by Derby Cycle of Germany, which operates under ownership of the Pon Holdings Bicycle Group.

How fast can a 36v electric bike go?

Most ebikes have a top speed of 20 to 25 mph.

Will e bikes get lighter?

Lighter – As manufacturing processes and material technologies develop ebikes will become lighter. They will never reach the lightness of the lightest road bike but methods and materials will be found to make ebikes much lighter than they currently are. The same will also be true for many of their components.

Are Focus bikes sold in USA?

Focus Bikes today announced the North American arrival of its popular Focus SAM2 e-mountain bike. It completes a robust 2018 e-bike collection for the North American market and will begin shipping to retailers in May.