Nationals Bike: George Smith Brings Nats Glory Back to the Focus Mares
NorCal’s George Smith brought U.S. Cyclocross Nationals glory back to the Focus Mares with his Masters 65-69 win at the 2019 Lakewood Nationals.
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January 11, 2020 Nationals Bike: George Smith Brings Nats Glory Back to the Focus Mares
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November 10, 2017 Notes from the Pit: Aspire Racing’s Brandon Davis Preps New Bikes for a Weekend of Racing – Video
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April 15, 2016 Updated: Focus Bikes Announces Changes to Bike Model Names and Line Up at Sea Otter
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January 14, 2016 Nats Bike: Jeremy Powers’ 2016 National Championship-Defending Focus Mares CX
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August 3, 2015 Mechanical Monday: Drop-Proofing a Cyclocross Drivetrain
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Notes from the Pit: Aspire Racing’s Brandon Davis Preps New Bikes for a Weekend of Racing – Video
The Aspire Racing team was racing on new Focus Mares bikes at the 2017 Derby City Cup weekend. We spoke with mechanic Brandon Davis about preparing the new bikes for race day.
Updated: Focus Bikes Announces Changes to Bike Model Names and Line Up at Sea Otter
Focus bikes has re-organized their bike lines to give a clearer understanding of models. The number system for models is gone, replaced by the more descriptive group name.
Nats Bike: Jeremy Powers’ 2016 National Championship-Defending Focus Mares CX
Powers has been winning Nationals on a Focus Mares since 2012. We chased down the champ’s bike after his win in Asheville to see what’s changed.
Mechanical Monday: Drop-Proofing a Cyclocross Drivetrain
No one enjoys a chain drop. In an older Technique Tuesday, we showed riders how to quickly correct a chain drop in the middle of a …
Focus Mares CX 3.0: 2015 Editors’ Award for Best Mid-Range Cyclocross Bike
We continue our unveiling of the 2015 Editors’ Choice awards with the Best Mid-Range Cyclocross Bike, which goes to the Focus Mares CX 3.0, with a built-in chain catcher, loads of rear clearance, and enough race day components to get the workingman to a podium.
Focus Mares CX 3.0 Bike Review—Issue 27 Sneak Peek
Today we offer a sneak peek of our extensive review of Focus’ Mares CX 3.0: be sure to see our full review in Issue 27 …
Pro Bike Profile: Stephen Hyde’s UCI-Winning Focus Mares at the 2014 KMC Cyclo-Cross Festival
PROVIDENCE, RI – Last Sunday, in the UCI C2 race at the KMC Cyclo-Cross Festival, Stephen Hyde self-admittedly had the best ride of his career …
Focus Mares CX Carbon Cyclocross Bikes Get Lighter, Higher and Adopt a Pair of Rats
Focus and Jeremy Powers have had quite a bit of success together since the 2014 National Champion switched from Cannondale p/b CyclocrossWorld to Rapha-Focus three …
Jeremy Powers’ National Championship Focus Mares Cyclocross Bike – From 2012 to 2014, Not Much Changed
From 2012 to 2014, technology in cyclocross bikes has changed quite a bit. From mechanical, hybrid and hydraulic disc brakes to many more electronic drivetrain …
Pro Bike Profile: Jeremy Powers’ Focus Mares – Rapha-Focus Team Bike
As the reigning National Champion and now winner of CrossVegas 2012, Jeremy Powers of Rapha-Focus is having a strong 2012. Before he won his first …
Pro Bike Profile – Yannick Eckmann’s Focus Mares
by Jamie Mack Looking back a few years and the mention of electronic shifting usually merited a remark about Mavic’s before-their-time components, if there was …
Top ’Crossers Jones and McDonald Head to a New Team
The rumor mill has been churning with hints about a new team backed by Rapha, the British company responsible for the super-styley, perhaps even stately, …
Pro Bike Profile – Chris Jones’ Focus Mares Team
by Jamie Mack “My Focus Mares is the sexiest looking bike on the circuit,” said Chris Jones. That’s saying a lot when the “circuit” is …