2021 Focus Sam² in OZ

[Whatsup]

Well got the new Sam² 6.9 on Thursday afternoon and dam this is some bike. It's everything Rob said it was and some.
So had cushcore fitted f and r and changed brakes to formula cura4 with a 220mm rotor up front as these are what I've been running on my other bikes, Changed the seat out to a SQlabs 60x and grips to SQlab 70x.
The large frame came with a 450lbs spring which I thought was fairly lite for a L bike and 26kg.
So for info for others I'm about 105kg (haven't weighed myself for sometime) and ended up with a 600lbs spring. Not much to say about the forks apart from absolutely blown away! Need a few towels but Dam they are good.
So for all you out there thinking about the wieght figure, once is rolling you'll not notice it. I've been riding it just as I would my V4 nomad and jumps off all the small stuff with ease.
If anyone wants any more info or pics to help them decide about getting one

 

[brw0513]

I'm thinking about robbing a bank so I can get one of these

Seriously though, you are very lucky to have a local Focus Retailer who actually carries a wide range of models.

 

[Whatsup]

You can go rob a bank and have the cash, actually finding one of these available to purchase will be harder.

 

[Whatsup]

Beast flys well.

 

[Whatsup]

Man this Sam² is awesome

 

[Whatsup]

This shock is amazing, way more active than the Fox.

 

[Whatsup]

Vid of bike on local track.

 

[brw0513]

Wow! I think I'll have to start with the reconnaissance of the local banks

I have to say though the pair of "elbows" used for the lower shock mount used on these Focus frames always looks a little fussy and strikes me as odd. Their design must mean there is not enough clearance for a weld all around the joint. No doubt Focus knows better than me though.

 

[TrailBoB]

This shock is amazing, way more active than the Fox.

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Wow what a bike. I have the 2020 Jam 6.8. That spring looks (“Up close & personnel”) with the rear upright for the frame.?But I suppose a “miss is as good as a mile”?. Enjoy.

 

[Beanz23!]

Well got the new Sam² 6.9 on Thursday afternoon and dam this is some bike. It's everything Rob said it was and some.
So had cushcore fitted f and r and changed brakes to formula cura4 with a 220mm rotor up front as these are what I've been running on my other bikes, Changed the seat out to a SQlabs 60x and grips to SQlab 70x.
The large frame came with a 450lbs spring which I thought was fairly lite for a L bike and 26kg.
So for info for others I'm about 105kg (haven't weighed myself for sometime) and ended up with a 600lbs spring. Not much to say about the forks apart from absolutely blown away! Need a few towels but Dam they are good.
So for all you out there thinking about the wieght figure, once is rolling you'll not notice it. I've been riding it just as I would my V4 nomad and jumps off all the small stuff with ease.
If anyone wants any more info or pics to help them decide about getting one

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Lovely bike but just look at that weather

 

[craig landau]

very nice set up there, im waiting for the 34-38 deg days to piss off to get out there again

 

[Rumblefish]

This shock is amazing, way more active than the Fox.

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I am using an EXT STORIA on my Sam2 and I love it. I am 115kg and uses a 600lb spring. It is super sensitive initially still progressive and with HBC. I am pretty happy with the Zeb fork to, and it is fitted with Vorsprung Secus.

 

[HansO]

This shock is amazing, way more active than the Fox.

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What shock is that I have a Thron2 6.8 and while I know you have diff travel on the Sam I been think of going coil as I exceed the weight to achieve ideal sag even at max pressure, currently waiting on some volume reducer spacers which if I'm lucky may do the job but otherwise I'm going coil I think, love the focus just not the rear shock, front is fine

 

[Whatsup]

What shock is that I have a Thron2 6.8 and while I know you have diff travel on the Sam I been think of going coil as I exceed the weight to achieve ideal sag even at max pressure, currently waiting on some volume reducer spacers which if I'm lucky may do the job but otherwise I'm going coil I think, love the focus just not the rear shock, front is fine

The shock is the formula MOD

 

[HansO]

Thanks for that very prompt reply

 

[davosaurusrex]

If I was going to replace my E-Sommet I think one of these would be top of the want list. Wish they'd dropped the top tube on the XL a bit more though.

 

[craig landau]

hi mate , just ordered a 22 sam2 6.9 can you tell me the spring specs , my bike come with a 500 but i didnt take notice of the size , bikes 2 weeks away from getting to me so i cant inspect it myself

 

[Lee c]

I am using an EXT STORIA on my Sam2 and I love it. I am 115kg and uses a 600lb spring. It is super sensitive initially still progressive and with HBC. I am pretty happy with the Zeb fork to, and it is fitted with Vorsprung Secus. View attachment 53655

Hi mate I’m picking one of these up in the next couple of days, just wondering have you had any issues with the forks lack of low speed adjustment ?