FocusJam 2 headset and cable rerouting.

[Bikerchef1]

Hi folks,I've been looking at the focus jam2 6.7 and like many not a fun if the cables running Ito tge face of the stem.Id like to put my own stem amd bar combo on the bike if I get it but is this possible as it doesn't have any holes in the frame for cable routing.Ive Sen the new merida ( I think) that has the cables run through the spacer beneath the stem.Would it be possible to swap out the focus stem for this set-up or are you stuck with the cabl3 all running into the stems faceplate? Cheers

 

[RustyMTB]

Not without drilling holes in the frame & binning the warranty in the process. Not a fan of the trend for making frames forcing the use of stem cable routing. Owners should have a choice imo.

 

[Bndit]

Hi folks,I've been looking at the focus jam2 6.7 and like many not a fun if the cables running Ito tge face of the stem.Id like to put my own stem amd bar combo on the bike if I get it but is this possible as it doesn't have any holes in the frame for cable routing.Ive Sen the new merida ( I think) that has the cables run through the spacer beneath the stem.Would it be possible to swap out the focus stem for this set-up or are you stuck with the cabl3 all running into the stems faceplate? Cheers

You can change that sphagetti face to acros through headset set, your Focus dealer probably knows which one, I don`t…

 

[steve_sordy]

It's a while since I had a Focus; does it still have those vents the top of the down tube? If so, you can use those to gain access to the frame.

 

[Bikerchef1]

It's a while since I had a Focus; does it still have those vents the top of the down tube? If so, you can use those to gain access to the frame.

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Not the current model,no.srems to only have the access through the stem which is a shame

 

[Sparkomatic]

Hi folks,I've been looking at the focus jam2 6.7 and like many not a fun if the cables running Ito tge face of the stem.Id like to put my own stem amd bar combo on the bike if I get it but is this possible as it doesn't have any holes in the frame for cable routing.Ive Sen the new merida ( I think) that has the cables run through the spacer beneath the stem.Would it be possible to swap out the focus stem for this set-up or are you stuck with the cabl3 all running into the stems faceplate? Cheers

I was in the same position, I like it but I do not want headset routed cables, ever, it's a ridiculous idea on a mountain bike.

Already answered but yeah I also found out the newer ones sadly no longer have the option to re-route in the frame.