Rolling into the brand new season with a brand new Bosch Efficiency Line CX motor, modular battery system and 160/150 mm of journey (f/r), the brand new FOCUS JAM² goals to enhance in lots of areas. However how does the brand new FOCUS JAM² fare on the path with its aluminum body and really alluring €7,999 price ticket?
24.3 kg in measurement L | € 7,999 | Producer’s web site
THRON², VAM², JAM², SAM² – though these names may sound like they’re straight out of the Disney’s Duck household, they’re truly bikes from FOCUS’s well-thought-out e-mountainbike lineup. Positioned as a flexible all-rounder, the JAM² sits between the touring-focused THRON² and the downhill-oriented SAM², and is supposed to mix the perfect of each worlds. The brand new FOCUS JAM² comes outfitted with the fifth era Bosch Efficiency Line CX motor. It’s powered by both a 600 Wh or 800 Wh battery, relying on the rider’s alternative. Like its predecessor, the most recent iteration of the JAM² nonetheless depends on 29” wheels and 160/150 mm of journey (f/r). Nevertheless, with its aluminium body, the JAM² isn’t the lightest bike on the market –in accordance with the producer, it weighs in at a hefty 24.3 kg in measurement L together with the 600 Wh battery. Within the spec variant we examined, the brand new JAM² retails at a really affordable € 7,999.
What makes the FOCUS JAM² 6.0 so particular?
The brand new FOCUS JAM² 6.0 stands out instantly with its recent, new design. The smoothed welds on the top tube and the sharp, angular strains outline the bike’s look, making certain a very clear look. The beefy backside bracket space of the earlier mannequin is now a factor of the previous. As a substitute, the brand new Bosch Efficiency Line CX motor is now built-in seamlessly into the body. The welds at the moment are seen simply on the swingarm and across the backside bracket, however together with the Nepal Silver/Metal Gray paint job, they complement the bike’s rugged aesthetic.
On paper, the fifth era Bosch Efficiency Line CX motor is just like its predecessor, delivering 85 Nm of torque and a 600 watt peak energy. Nevertheless, there’s loads of new life beneath the hood, and each the brand new options and motor upgrades are clearly noticeable on the path. Yow will discover all the main points and full updates in our complete motor check.
The battery system was designed for optimum flexibility, and the brand new JAM² 6.0 will be configured with both a 600 Wh or an even bigger 800 Wh Bosch PowerTube. Should you swap between the 2, nonetheless, you’ll want to alter the battery cowl on the downtube too. Moreover, each variations will be paired with the 250 Wh Bosch PowerMore Vary Extender. This permits for a number of capability choices: 600 Wh, 800 Wh, 850 Wh (600 Wh + Vary Extender), and a formidable 1,050 Wh (800 Wh + Vary Extender). The Bosch Good System ensures that each the primary battery and the Vary Extender discharge concurrently, optimizing utilization and increasing each batteries’ service life. The battery is secured to the body with a key lock and will be faraway from the downtube for exterior charging. Alternatively, it may be charged immediately on the bike utilizing the charging port close to the seat tube. A intelligent addition is the small monitoring machine holder beneath the battery, which lets you safe an AirTag or Chipolo – good! For further safety, you’ll be able to activate the eBike Lock characteristic through the eBike Movement app. The motor system is paired with a reasonably cumbersome Bosch LED Distant on the handlebars, which shows the battery cost standing and present help mode. A mix of a Bosch System Controller within the prime tube and Bosch Mini Distant would guarantee a cleaner cockpit. All Focus JAM² fashions come customary with a Bosch Kiox 300 show, which is tucked away discreetly behind the one-piece cockpit and offers all primary navigation features.
The one-piece carbon cockpit of the flagship mannequin underlines the bike’s smooth look, although it solely gives restricted adjustment choices. All different fashions within the JAM² vary depend on a regular handlebar/stem mixture, which allows extra cockpit changes. The one-piece cockpit additionally homes the distant of the 180 mm OneUp V3 dropper publish (measurement L). Rockshox provide the suspension of the FOCUS JAM² 6.0, which consists of a Lyrik Final Charger 3.1 fork and a Tremendous Deluxe Choose+ shock, each of which ship a stable efficiency on the path.
The brand new FOCUS JAM² 6.0 rolls on a strong 29″ DT Swiss HX 1700 alloy wheelset, which was developed by FOCUS in shut collaboration with DT Swiss particularly for the JAM². The rim magnet is now built-in into the rear rim mattress reasonably than being hooked up to the valve. Not solely does this guarantee a cleaner look however can also be meant to enhance sign transmission to the motor’s velocity sensor by positioning the magnet nearer to the drive. In response to the producer, compatibility with tubeless, inside tubes, or tire inserts stays unaffected. The edges are paired with new Schwalbe Albert tires, with a Tremendous Path casing and comfortable ADDIX Extremely Mushy compound on the entrance and with the more durable ADDIX Mushy compound on the rear. Heavier riders ought to take into account upgrading the rear tire to the extra strong Tremendous Gravity casing for added puncture safety. The radial building of the Schwalbe Albert isn’t a brand new casing sort however an optimised design that provides a bigger contact patch and subsequently higher grip. Yow will discover all the main points in our full evaluate.
SRAM provide the remainder of the elements. Shifting is taken care of by a SRAM GX AXS Eagle Transmission drivetrain, which attracts its energy immediately from the bike’s essential battery and doesn’t require further charging. SRAM Code SLV four-piston brakes with 200 mm rotors entrance and rear do stopping duties.
Specs
Motor Bosch Efficiency Line CX Good System 85 Nm
Battery Bosch PowerTube 600 Wh
Show Bosch Kiox 300
Fork RockShox Lyrik Final 160 mm
Rear Shock RockShox Tremendous Deluxe Choose+ 150 mm
Seatpost OneUp V3 180 mm
Brakes SRAM CODE SVL 200/200 mm
Drivetrain SRAM GX AXS Eagle Transmission 1×12
Stem FOCUS One Piece SL Cockpit 50 mm
Handlebar 800 mm
Wheelset DT Swiss HX 1700 29″
Tires Schwalbe Albert, Tremendous Path, ADDIX Extremely Mushy/ Schwalbe Albert, Tremendous Path, ADDIX Mushy 2.6″
Technical Information
Measurement S M L XL
Weight 24.3 kg
Perm. whole weight 150 kg
Max. payload (rider/gear) 125 kg
Trailer approval ja
Kickstand mount ja
Particular Options
Vary Extender
Body Bag
AirTag Mount
The geometry of the FOCUS JAM²
The brand new FOCUS JAM² is out there in 4 sizes,S toXL. The chainstay size is constant throughout the board at 450 mm. In comparison with its predecessor, the most recent iteration of the JAM² has a considerably longer head tube (130 mm), which additionally raises the stack top significantly. Should you want to have extra strain on the entrance wheel, we suggest decreasing the cockpit by eradicating (a) spacer.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime tube | 576 mm | 608 mm | 636 mm | 668 mm |
| Seat tube | 390 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm |
| Head tube | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Head angle | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| Seat angle | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° |
| Chainstay | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| BB Drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,205 mm | 1,239 mm | 1,268 mm | 1,303 mm |
| Attain | 425 mm | 455 mm | 480 mm | 510 mm |
| Stack | 630 mm | 639 mm | 648 mm | 657 mm |
All spec variants of the FOCUS JAM² at a look.
The FOCUS JAM² is out there in 4 spec variants,, 6.0, 6.9, 6.8, and 6.7, all of which rely solely on an aluminium body. We examined the 6.0 flagship mannequin.
The JAM² 6.9 retails between €6,599 (600 Wh) and € 6,999 (800 Wh) and comes outfitted with a high-quality FOX Efficiency suspension. The FOX 36 Efficiency Elite fork options the most recent GRIPX2 damper – prime notch! Shifting is taken care of by a cable-operated Shimano Deore XT drivetrain, whereas highly effective TRP Evo Professional brakes do stopping duties. You possibly can select between the Steelgrey/Emeraldgreen and Slategrey/Magic Black paint finishes.
Costs for the JAM² 6.8 begin at €5,999 (600 Wh), whereas the model with an even bigger 800 Wh battery prices € 6,399. Nevertheless, this model will likely be launched later with a brand new digital drivetrain. Thrilling!
The entry-level JAM² 6.7 is priced at €4,999 (600 Wh) and € 5,399 (800 Wh). It comes outfitted with a RockShox Psylo Silver RC fork and RockShox Deluxe Choose shock. For this variant, FOCUS depend on a Shimano Cues 10-speed drivetrain and Tektro Gemini SL brakes. For tires, the German producer makes use of MAXXIS Minion DHF tires entrance and rear. The White/Adamant Silver paint end is an actual head turner on the path, whereas the Stategrey/Magic Black possibility is barely extra understated.
The brand new FOCUS JAM² on the path
For this primary experience evaluate, FOCUS invited us to Munster in France. This gave us the possibility to check the brand new JAM² solely with the FOCUS workforce and rack up numerous path kilometres. The terrain supplied all the things an eMTB fanatic may want for: lengthy climbs, technical descents, and, most significantly, loam so far as the attention can see. It was going to be a blast!
As quickly as you swing your leg over the saddle, the FOCUS JAM² impresses with a excessive stage of consolation. The upright pedalling place relieves strain out of your palms, particularly on longer excursions and fireplace roads. The plush suspension effortlessly smooths out small bumps, permitting you to cowl lengthy distances in nice consolation. When making your approach to the trailhead on tarmac, you’ll be able to lock out the shock for a extra environment friendly pedalling efficiency.
When difficult your driving buddies on a steep climb, the delicate rear suspension generates loads of traction along with the two.6″ Schwalbe Albert Path tires within the comfortable rubber compound and radial casing, which improves the grip because it permits for an even bigger contact floor. The Bosch Efficiency Line CX packs a punch, pushing you uphill in eMTB or Turbo mode with its 600 watts peak energy. Because of the Prolonged Increase in eMTB mode, you’ll be able to fine-tune the help: gentle pedalling ends in mild help, whereas stronger strain on the pedals offers you a strong enhance. The SRAM GX AXS Eagle Transmission ensures clean gear shifts, even beneath load. All of this makes the FOCUS JAM² a succesful climber and, with further options just like the small body bag on the downtube, trailer approval, and the choice to mount a kickstand through adapter, it’s additionally well-suited for longer excursions.
If you drop right into a path, one of many first belongings you’ll discover is the bike’s low centre of gravity, which, mixed with the excessive entrance finish, conjures up large quantities of confidence. Dealing with is intuitive, making even much less skilled riders really feel relaxed from the get go. Regardless of its comparatively heavy system weight, the low centre of gravity makes the JAM² agile sufficient for tight corners. Nevertheless, pedal strikes will be a difficulty on extra technically demanding sections.
When the path will get rougher, the FOCUS JAM² shines with its clean experience, even with greater rocks and nasty root carpets. The suspension offers stable help, permitting you to clear roots and edges simply. Nevertheless, the FOCUS is much less appropriate for fast manoeuvres and jumps. Its weight makes it really feel a bit sluggish within the air, focusing extra on floor management and stability. One standout characteristic is the noise stage– or reasonably, the shortage of it. The bike stays extraordinarily quiet even in tough sections, with the one sound being the tires rolling. This encourages you to go away the brakes open for a bit of longer and to bomb down the path at mach-10.
Who ought to take a better have a look at the FOCUS JAM² 6.0?
The FOCUS JAM² appeals to a variety of riders, from newcomers in search of a snug, composed eMTB, to seasoned path veterans who deal with technical trails and wish an agile bike that enhances an energetic driving type. Because of its modular battery system, the FOCUS JAM² is well-suited for each touring riders and path fans, and will be simply tailored to fulfill particular person wants – fairly cool! Nevertheless, in the event you tackle excessive descents regularly or embark on freeride expeditions, it’s best to take into account taking a better have a look at the downhill-oriented FOCUS SAM², which is best outfitted for extra demanding terrain.
Tuning-Tipp: Heavier riders may profit from upgrading to a thicker rear tire casing for elevated puncture safety.
Our conclusions in regards to the FOCUS JAM² 6.0
With the brand new JAM², FOCUS ship a dependable all-rounder that excels each as a snug touring bike and a performance-oriented eMTB. On the path, it strikes a formidable steadiness between composure and agility and impresses above all with intuitive, predictable dealing with. The modular battery system additionally makes it a flexible companion for a broad vary of riders. All in all, FOCUS gives a stable eMTB at an reasonably priced worth.
Tops
- nice allrounder, appropriate for various driving kinds
- Acceptable worth contemplating the bike’s high quality and top-tier spec
- versatile battery system
Flops
- rear tire liable to punctures
For extra data, take a look at focus-bikes.com
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Phrases: Benedikt Schmidt Photographs: Benedikt Schmidt
