Focus buyers advice

[cryptout]

Looking at all the options Focus offers per frame/bike what do most people do? Buy the fully loaded versions or the lowest spec and upgrade later?

 

[aarfeldt]

I allways choose the cheapest option, and then choose my eventual upgrades carefully.
I dont think the more expensive version contains the upgrades I want anyway

My wifes Jam2 was only 2500£ (new) and my own TurboLevo 2020 (new) was 3000£.

 

[cryptout]

I allways choose the cheapest option, and then choose my eventual upgrades carefully.
I dont think the more expensive version contains the upgrades I want anyway

My wifes Jam2 was only 2500£ (new) and my own TurboLevo 2020 (new) was 3000£.

I'm leaning this way too, the battery option 500 vs 625 does seem to be cheaper to get direct from Focus or not?

 

[steve_sordy]

I work on the basis that the manufacturers get the best deals, so I buy the best bike I can afford (that I like obviously!). Then ride it for a while until I know what I like and don't like about the bike. Things like grips and tubeless I do immediately, but the rest can wait for judgement. Then I spend as and when I decide change is required or when I can afford it.
I always have a technical reason why I need to change, never because its the wrong colour, or not the latest bling, or it needs to be matchy-matchy. It has to be for better grip, better performance; worn out of course is a good reason to change, but do I upgrade or not, if so why?

 

[OldBean]

I allways choose the cheapest option, and then choose my eventual upgrades carefully.
I dont think the more expensive version contains the upgrades I want anyway

My wifes Jam2 was only 2500£ (new) and my own TurboLevo 2020 (new) was 3000£.

That must have been a long time ago!!!!!

 

[cryptout]

I work on the basis that the manufacturers get the best deals, so I buy the best bike I can afford (that I like obviously!). Then ride it for a while until I know what I like and don't like about the bike. Things like grips and tubeless I do immediately, but the rest can wait for judgement. Then I spend as and when I decide change is required or when I can afford it.
I always have a technical reason why I need to change, never because its the wrong colour, or not the latest bling, or it needs to be matchy-matchy. It has to be for better grip, better performance; worn out of course is a good reason to change, but do I upgrade or not, if so why?

These are also good points.

 

[cryptout]

I'm considering either the Thron 6.8 EQP (fenders + light) or the Jam 6.7 Nine. The Jam is 100e cheaper but without fenders and light. It does seem to have a better shock and breaks package. Or are the differences between "Suntour Edge LOR" and "RockShox Deluxe Select" not very big? The breaks seem to be one step up in the Shimano range MT420 vs MT520 on the Jam.

 

[kla456]

Thron 6.8 EQP should come with a dropper, and the tyres are really road tyres. Otherwise great! I love mine for trail riding with my family. Thron 6.9 might suit you better if you do more challenging rides. Mudguards and lights are easily retro-fitted.

 

[cryptout]

I've decided to go with the 6.9. The step up in price is worth it I think. Of course it's not in stock and I have to wait till August.

 

[kla456]

I've decided to go with the 6.9. The step up in price is worth it I think. Of course it's not in stock and I have to wait till August.

That's a good decision.