Total Weight:
51.37 lbs (23.3 kg)
Battery Weight:
7 lbs (3.17 kg)
Motor Weight:
8 lbs (3.62 kg)
Frame Material:
Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
15.75 in (40 cm)17.32 in (43.99 cm)18.9 in (48 cm)20.47 in (51.99 cm)Geometry Measurements:
By Size XS, S, M, L: Seat Tube Length (mm) 400 440 480 520, Top Tube Length (mm) 580 590 605 620, Steering Angle (°) 68,5 68,5 68,5 68,5, Seat Tube Angle (°) 75 75 75 75, Chainstay Length (mm) 450 450 450 450, Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) 25 25 25 25, Head Tube Length (mm) 100 110 120 135, Fork Construction Height (mm) 507 507 507 507, Pre-Raked Fork (mm) 42 42 42 42, Wheelbase Length (mm) 1148,5 1148,5 1164,6 1181, Stack (mm) 578 587 597 609, Reach (mm) 425 433 445 456
Frame Types:
High-Step
Frame Colors:
Diamond Matte Black
Frame Fork Details:
Fox 32 Float Factory CTD Suspension with 120 mm Travel, 15 mm Thru Acle with Quick Release
Frame Rear Details:
Fox Float Evolution CTD Suspension with 120 mm Travel
Attachment Points:
License Plate Bosses
Gearing Details:
10
Speed 1x10 Shimano XT Low Profile Plus, 42T Front, 11-34T RearShifter Details:
Shimano XT Triggers on Right Bar
Cranks:
Focus Impulse Alloy
Stem:
Concept EX 7°
Handlebar:
Handlebar Concept EX, Riser
Brake Details:
Magura MT4 Hydraulic Disc with 180 mm Rotors
Grips:
Ergon GP1 with Lockers
Saddle:
Fizik Tundra
Seat Post:
Concept EX
Seat Post Length:
350 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
36.1 mm
Rims:
Lightweight Reynolds AM
Tire Brand:
Schwalbe Super Moto X 62-584, 27.5” x 2.4” (650b)
Wheel Sizes:
27.5 in (69.85cm)Tube Details:
Presta Valves
Accessories:
Supernova E3 Pro Headlight, B&M Toplight Line Rear LED Light, Bar End Mirror, Aluminum Alloy Bash Guard and Chain Bounce Guard, Single Side Kickstand, Bell on Left Bar
Other:
Removable Batery Pack, Adjustable Motor Response Time (1-7), Adjustable Shift Sensing (0-300 milliseconds), Adjustable Wheel Circumference (1,540 mm to 2,330 mm), Walk Mode, Model Thron Impulse Speed 10-G XT, Magnetic EnergyBus Charging Port
Chris Nolte
10 years agoGlad you got to review this bike. I think it’s one of the coolest bikes to hit the shores here. A pro spec’d full suspension bike with a large battery and a speed motor is rare to see. I think it’s a great bike that you can really do anything with. I’m on the fence for what bike to choose for 2015 but this might be it. I just sold my Super Race and I might move to this for next year. I like the versatility of it.
ReplyPaul DeGarie
10 years agoThis Bike can go up to 28MPH should have Brake and Turn signal Lights .
ReplyBecause any assisted bicycle over 20MPH here in California is considered a Motor Scooter
Therefore needs to be License through DMV and that is Why the requirement for Stop Light Turn Signal Horn ECT.
Court Rye
10 years agoHi Paul, this is one of those gray areas because the Thron cannot reach 28 mph on its own. It’s a speed pedelec which requires human input (just like traditional bicycles that go well above 20 mph). There are several bikes like this available from major manufacturers in the US right now including the Specialized Turbo, IZIP E3 Dash, Haibike Race, Polaris Course, Easy Motion Nitro City and Stromer ST2 and none of them have turn signals. While some of these bikes do have throttles, that element cuts out at 20 mph for legal reasons. I’m not a lawyer, nor am I familiar with different state laws. This is just what I’ve observed and I agree with you that riding safely at higher speeds and considering the addition of signals and brake lights could be a smart move. I always try to wear a helmet as well (also when filming reviews) to reinforce safety as a primary consideration when riding any bicycle :)
ReplyStefan
10 years agoHi Court, I guess I’m about to review your reviews. Having watched probably 30 of your videos, I like the idea of this site a lot. I also like how quickly you add new reviews. However, I feel like you’re selling us on the ebike rather than revealing where it’s truly strong and where it’s truly weak. I wonder if your reviews could put bikes through their paces more rigorously. For example, the Thron Impulse was rated at 3.5 out of 5 by Bike Radar (http://www.bikeradar.com/us/mtb/gear/category/bikes/electric/product/review-focus-thron-impulse-14-48611/). Their issue concerned a wiring issue in the BB, in which after a rough ride in wet weather the system stopped working for a time. They also found some issues in the tuning of the bike after taking it through rough terrain. In the way you review these bikes, you would not have been able to find these issues. In my experience with ebikes, most ebikes will look impressive under perfect conditions; but real world conditions will quickly reveal its flaws. For the Thron, I would want to know if I could take this bike way out in the woods and not worry about something failing unexpectedly. I wish you would punish these bikes to really reveal the underlying weaknesses. I would certainly visit your site more often if I knew I could see real, thorough, independent reviews on ebikes in the conditions they were made to withstand. I’m not sure if this is possible for you (it appears at times you are loaned bikes from local shops), but perhaps as your site grows in popularity you could get demo bikes to beat up on. Just my two cents, and I will still come to the site to see the newest in the ebike world. Thanks!
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoGreat feedback Stefan! I realize this weakness and have been struggling to address it while simultaneously building out a unique set of tools and different approach that is more like an “overview” than true review. One big challenge I face is that in order to travel and review bikes my environment is constantly changing. I do not accept gifts or payment for reviews so most of the time a bike is either borrowed or stationed at a manufacturer headquarters location. Within these constraints I do my best to provide a soft-look and then list many details about the bike in a system that will allow you to discover and compare easily but likely not dig down as deeply. I love Bike Radar and I also love comments here and in the EBR forums and Endless Sphere. That is where a true deep look can happen, I’m okay with delivering a consistent mid-level look and then relying on others to go deeper. I don’t think I am capable of doing both at the volume I currently reach. In fact, I’ve been considering droping bike ratings completely and just focusing on the specs, a qualitative writeup, pros and cons and the videos. What are your thoughts on that?
ReplyTom
9 years agoNice review, I have this bikes Hardtail equivelent the Focus Jafira S27 which shares the same assist settings as this bike and simular spec in components, MT4’s, XT 10 speed etc, I wanted to add my feedback on this bike after reading Stefans post. I live in the UK where wet weather is common and as yet that has caused me no problems but I have to say wiring and a connector is exposed near the bottom braket on the Hardtail version which is a concern to me but, touch wood, has not caused a problem yet. I use it a a country lane commuter for work and in the forest for fun and it bounces off rocky trails well, handles and feels solid and deals with a dousing of mud I can only assume that the full suspension version copes better as its ride would be smoother, sometimes power delivery on slight technical sections especially if you are climbing can get some getting used to, One issue I have had with it was the the non drive crank arm getting loose. Paul Degarie mention’s the need for Brake Lights indicators etc, it is worth noting that the rear light that comes standard with this bike and my hardtail version has a braking sensor inbuilt so they have Brake lights it has no indicators I admit but in the uk where I live hand signals are acceptable. It also comes with a Lisence plate mount, And to reach and exceed 28mph takes conciderable effort from the rider without aid of downhills there are points in my rides where I reach higher top speeds on my old 2006 Kona Cindercone XC bike but my average speed is conciderably higher on the Focus e-bike so in a way it is safer, and im sure if I was riding Roadie racing bike I’d be achieving a much faster top speeds again and a closer average speed. But on the Focus you also have the extra securty of powerful brakes and good grip to help you avoid problems.
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoThanks for sharing your experience and thoughts Tom :)
ReplyHank
9 years agoHi Court, I’ve only had a few rides completed but noticed the ECO assist level to way lower than my Stromer. I need to select the next level “Sport” to have the roughly equivalent level of assist. The effort in ECO mode and no assist appears to be almost the same. I recognize there’s lots of variables but the range expectation, ECO=120mi suggest the assist level is very low. The focus motor has more than twice the torque spec than the Stromer. I suppose there’s nothing wrong here as the bike seems strong in lower gears and climbs well with the higher power levels. I just was surprised with the difference between the bikes.
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoYeah, the Impulse system does have more noticeable speed and power increments and I think that can be good for low speed applications or climbing in lower gears but it can also lead to inflated range estimates. I agree with your thoughts and I’ll try to point this out more with future reviews of their system :)
ReplyRob
9 years agoI recently rode this bike a few days as a loaner while the shop was resolving some battery issues with my Focus Aventura S 1.0. I must say that it was a blast to ride, especially with the beefy suspension. It made my daily commute (15 miles round trip) fun and surprisingly comfortable. Compared to the Aventura, I felt a bit safer on the Thron and was pleasantly surprised by the weight, speed, and strong braking. Although the chain did slip on my once while shifting into the highest gear. With that said, I chose the Aventura since it’s a lot cheaper and built more as a real commuting bike.
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoThanks for sharing your experience Rob, when you said the chain “slipped” do you mean horizontally across the sprocket teeth or that it was grinding as you shifted gears across different sized sprockets?
ReplyRob
9 years agoHey Court, I believe it slipped horizontally across the sprocket teeth. I had to stop and pull the chain back into proper alignment.