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Focus Cayo 2008 - 08/02/2008
I recenty bought a Focus Cayo 2008 from Wiggle after a lot of deliberation. I had considered bikes by Scott, Specialised and the usual suspects but I soon realised that the best value for money by far in the world of carbon bikes is to be found with Focus.
I thought I was getting a £700 saving by choosing the Focus but I was wrong. I've not got a cut-price clone. I'm a proud owner of a fully-fledged carbon road bike that rides better in my view that the overpriced competition. Just compare the specifications and it doesn't seem to add-up on paper. But those figures are correct. It is a whole lot of bike for the price tag.
One thing I would say is that the photos on the Wiggle website do not do the bike justice. It is a very good looking bike, proudly displaying the carbon construction. Turn a few heads as you overtake them on the climbs and then tell them how much you paid for it.
I don't hesitate in recommending it.
James Hickman
Brentwood, Essex
Focus First Expert 2007 - 19/12/2007
Earlier in the year I was looking for a new XC bike. I looked at thousands of bikes on thousands of websites and trawled hundreds of shops but nothing could touch the Focus.
I was thinking that there must be a catch somewhere but there wasn't any! I use the bike as much as possible on long distance rides and it takes it all in it's stride. Even on hills which could be classed as freeride I'm still very happy on the bike.
I would defiantly urge anyone looking for a great new bike to have a look at focus, the frames look stunning and are practical and best of all its fitted out with great gear for the money.
Andrew Greenhill
Clackmannanshire
Thanks for such a great bike
Focus Raven Pro Ltd - 02/11/2007
Earlier this year I was looking around for a new XC race stead to get myself back to fighting form for the coming season after taking a year out to finish uni. Having previously raced for a team I was used to a high level of bike but due to uni I never had high level funds.
I had been looking around for a couple of weeks trying to find the best bike I could get for my money. With no bikes really jumping out of the crowd I noticed a report on the singletrack website which spoke of Focus bikes. I had only ever seen these before at cyclo cross races with the german team racer coming over to the nationals here. After taking a look I was astounded at what my money could get me if I went for a focus. Within a day of looking at the bike I had ordered myself one and despite worries as to what I could expect from a bike which boasted an amazing spec for the money I was keen to receive. To say on my first ride I was amazed would be correct, the geometry and the componentry really complemented well and the look of the bike is stunning.
I would recommend anyone to definately give great consideration to any Focus bike especially as my girlfriend now has a Focus Fat boy and she loves it. So if you want a high spec XC bike for a lot less money than similarly spec'd bikes that still gives you that smile ever time you throw your leg over the saddle then go for a FOCUS.
Mark Russell
Kent
Focus Cayo - 02/03/2007
Before buying my new Focus Cayo, I spent a long time researching alternatives but nothing could touch it in terms of value for money. Similarly spec'ed bikes are going for twice the price. "What's the catch?" I thought . There isn't one.
The frame just screams quality. German engineering has a reputation for being good and that is definitely apparent in this bike. Stand up and put power through the cranks and the bike leaps forward and doesn't stop. The ride is exhilarating and extremely fast. Carbon is know for its ability to absorb shocks, so the bike is very comfortable. I plan to ride some long sportives this year on it. Going downhill feels safe, and the frame inspires confidence. It is a bike that demands to be ridden. Be prepared to want to ride a lot when you buy this bike.
The bike definitely attracts attention. The raw carbon finish looks great, heads turn when out on the road!
If you want a bike that is fast, comfortable, looks great and won't break the bank what are you waiting for?
