FOCUS CATALOG 2018

F.O.L.D FOCUS OPTIMIZED LINKAGE DESIGN MAXIMUMWHEEL CONTROL IN EVERY SITUATION

However, the perfect interplay of MAIN- LINK and GUIDELINK – the main compo- nents of F.O.L.D. – does not ensure the optimum functionality of the kinematics alone. A further key aspect is the chassis -flex of the rear triangle, already well- known from the world of motor sport. The chassis flex is of huge importance: for example, the rear wheel often loses traction in rough curves because the suspension can only absorb vertical im- pacts. Thanks to the optimised F.O.L.D. stiffness of the rear triangle, the rear wheel is able to generate enough tracti- on in spite of transverse impacts. Result: the bike offers a much gentler ride. The precise optimisation of the rear triang- le is not just calculated at the computer, but is primarily the result of many test ri- des across a wide range of terrains. This deliberate chassis flex has been well es- tablished in the world of motor sport for many years and is a key component in the race to shave seconds off performances. With F.O.L.D., we use this knowledge to good effect – for you. „WHILE SMALL BUMPS AND DIPS ARE ABSORBED AS IF BY A SPONGE, THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM OFFERS IMPRESSIVE RESERVES, THANKS TO THE RE- SPECTIVE END PROGRESSION.“

OPTIMISED RIDING DYNAMICS Shocks, linkages and bearings are arran- ged as low and centrally as possible over the bottom bracket. The resulting low and central centre of gravity maximises dyna- mic and agile handling, without making the bike seem nervous – in particular when it comes to technically demanding terrain and curves. And this is one advantage of F.O.L.D. that you will feel after just a few metres in the saddle. All bearings are also arranged centrally in the main frame, protecting them against mud and dirt.

The precise functioning of the rear suspension is crucial for the design of a full suspension bike. It has a significant impact on the ride characteristics of the bike and is its core component. With its proprietary F.O.L.D. (FOCUS OPTIMIZED LINKAGEDESIGN) kinematics, FOCUS has developed and patented a rear triangle system that offers seve- ral advantages and can be used for all full-suspen- sion FOCUS mountain bikes; Enduro, All-Mountain, Trail or Cross Country – it doesn’t matter.

The design of F.O.L.D. is such that the suspension travel is divided into two phases. In the first phase, the characteristic curve of the rear triangle is degres- sive: the suspension responds extremely sensitively and absorbs even the smallest of bumps and dips, which produces the noticeable extra traction, com- pared to other rear triangle systems, that is typical of our F.O.L.D. system. In the second phase, the characteristic curve is pro- gressive in order to offer sufficient control even with stronger impacts, as well as prevent rim damage. Thanks to F.O.L.D., the suspension travel of the rear triangle feels longer than it is and ensures the rider has full control in any riding situation. At FOCUS, we also use shocks that are specially tailo- red to the wheel, in order to tease the ultimate in per- formance from our bikes.

BIKES WITH F.O.L.D. FOCUS O1E, JAM 2 , JAM

super sensitive with ample reserves over rough terrain – thanks to the sophisticated design of the two-phase kinematics | superb traction, even in rough curves – thanks to the specially customised chassis fle | well-balanced and agile ride dynamics – thanks to the low and central point of gravity

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