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First Look | Focus presents the JARIFA i29 and Jarifa+

10.07.2015
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At the Eurobike Media Days product presentation Focus Bikes really went the distance: during the first days they showed us a new version of the existing Harifa hardtail with Plus tyres as well as the proven Thron with a new (stronger) motor. On the last day they whipped out a completely new model: the Jarifa i29. The 29” E-hardtail presents a convincing technical spec and an elegant downtube-integrated battery.

Jarifa i29

The Jarifa i29 is a completely newly developed E-MTB, equipped with the new Impulse Evo RS motor it should be ideal for a huge range of uses from daily commuting to fast off-road rides.

Das Focus Jarifa i29 zog am letzten Tag der Eurobike Media Days die Blicke auf sich.
The Focus Jarifa i29 was presented on the last day of the Eurobike Media Days and got lots of attention.
Der Akku ist nahtlos in Unterrohr integriert.
The battery is beautifully integrated into the frame downtube.

The elegantly downtube integrated battery is noticeably unnoticeable and has a capacity of 621 Wh which should be enough for 200 km. The new Impulse Evo RS E motor boasts a torque of 80 Nm making it not just clearly more powerful than its predecessor but according to Focus it is also 20% quieter.

Intern verlegte Züge sorgen für ein aufgeräumtes Erscheinungsbild des Rades.
Internally routed cables reinforce a clean overall appearance.
Der Bremssattel ist geschickt im hinteren Rahmendreieck untergebracht.
The rear brake caliper is nicely positioned inside the rear frame triangle.

The Climb Assist function ensures that even when pedalling power decreases on the climbs your overall speed remains constant, it can be comfortably adjusted via the handlebar control unit whilst the adjustable Shift Sensor supports seamless and drivetrain friendly shifting.

Der Impulse Evo RS-Motor bietet eine Tretunterstützung mit bis zu 80 Nm Drehmoment.
The Impulse Evo RS-Motor offers up-to 80 Nm torque.
Das Impulse Evo LCD-Display kann zur Konfiguration des Motors und als Navigationssystem verwendet werden.
The Impulse Evo LCD display can be use to configure the motor and also as a navigation system.

The E-drive is controlled via the Impulse Evo LCD display, which thanks to Bluetooth connectivity and an in-house developed app can also be used as a navigation system paired with a Smartphone.

Die Geometrie des Jarifa i29.
The Jarifa i29 geometry.

The Jarifa i29 is available in four sizes (S, M, L, XL) and three spec levels.

Specifications

Jarifa i29

  • Frame: Focus Impulse Integrale Hydroformed 6061 Alloy
  • Fork: Suntour XCR Air, 100 mm Travel
  • Brakes: Shimano BR-M396
  • Drivetrain: Shimano Deore
  • Motor: Impulse Evo RS
  • Battery: Impulse Li-Ion 17 Ah, 612 Wh

Jarifa i29 Pro

  • Frame: Focus Impulse Integrale Hydroformed 6061 Alloy
  • Fork: RockShox Recon Silver TK
  • Brakes: Shimano Deore
  • Drivetrain: SRAM GX 11-Speed
  • Motor: Impulse Evo RS
  • Battery: Impulse Li-Ion 17 Ah, 612 Wh

Jarifa i29 SL

  • Frame: Focus Impulse Integrale Hydroformed 6061 Alloy
  • Fork: Rock Shox RS-1 X-Loc, 15 QR, 10mm Travel
  • Brakes: Sram Guide R
  • Drivetrain: SRAM X1 11-Speed
  • Motor: Impulse Evo RS
  • Battery: Impulse Li-Ion 17 Ah, 612 Wh

Jarifa Fat

The Jarifa Fat is based on the existing Jarifa frame which has been optimised for use with extra-wide tyres. At 2.8” to 3.0” width theses offer a big trail contact patch which especially when combined with an E-bikes provides the advantages of greater braking traction and improved damping.

Das Jarifa Fat rollt auf extrabreiten Plus-Reifen.
The Jarifa Fat rolls on extra-wide Plus tyres.
Der voluminöse Akku bietet eine Kapazität von 612 Wh.
The voluminous battery has a capacity of up-to 612 Wh.

The drive unit is the new Impulse Evo RS-Motor, fed by a XXL battery with a capacity of 612 The Impulse Evo Smart Display provides the rider with an overview of all important data.

Im Geländeeinsatz bieten Plusreifen besonders an E-Mountainbikes viele Vorteile.
For off-road use Plus tyres make even more sense on E-mountainbikes.
Mithilfe der Lenkersteuerung kann der Unterstützungsmodus schnell den aktuellen Bedürfnissen angepasst werden.
The handlebar controller allows quick adjustment of the power-levels to current requirements.
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The Jarifa Fat geometry.

Two Jarifa Fat models will be offered in four (S, M, L, XL) sizes.

Spezifications

Jarifa Fat

  • Frame: Focus Impulse Hydroformed 6061 Alloy
  • Fork: SR Suntour Raidon, 100 mm Travel
  • Brakes: Tektro Auriga
  • Drivetrain: Shimano Deore
  • Motor: Impulse Evo RS
  • Battery: Impulse Li-Ion 17 Ah, 612 Wh

Jarifa Fat Pro

  • Frame: Focus Impulse Hydroformed 6061 Alloy
  • Fork: Rock Shox Reba R, 100 mm Travel
  • Brakes: SRAM Guide R
  • Drivetrain: SRAM GX 11-Speed
  • Motor: Impulse Evo RS
  • Battery: Impulse Li-Ion 17 Ah, 612 Wh

Thron

The well established Thron has also received numerous small improvements. A more powerful motor is now used and the geometry has been updated. The longer steerer tube offers a less stretched out riding position aboard the Thron 2016, which comfort orientated riders will especially appreciate. Features like the Climb Assist should also make uphills easier.

Das Focus Thron bekam ein Upgrade in Form des neue Impulse Evo RS-Motors verpasst.
The Focus Thron gets an upgrade in the form of the new Impulse Evo RS-Motors as well as a revised geometry.
Neben dem dominanten Akku findet auch ein Rock Shox Monarch RT im Hauptrahmen platz.
Along with the massive battery a RockShox Monarch RT rear shock is fitted in the frame.

For 2016 Focus offers 8 Thron models – two of which are the women’s specific ‘Donna’ versions as well as two further ‘Speed’ models which offer power-assist up-to a speed of 45 km/h.

More information at focus-bikes.com.

Text: Martin Stöckl Bilder: Christoph Bayer

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