One bike, two identities – the THRON² 6.8 EQP employs the same frame platform as its naked counterpart, the THRON² e-tourer. It features the new Bosch Smart System motor with 750 Wh Bosch PowerTube battery and was designed for both long tours and hectic urban life.
For an overview of the test fleet head to the group test: 9 fully equipped ebikes for trekking and adventure in our test
28.88 kg in Size M | € 5,799 | Manufacturer’s website
With the € 5,799 THRON² 6.8 EQP, FOCUS offer a comfortable e-tourer that is particularly well suited for forest paths and trails. It relies on the same frame platform as its sportier naked counterpart, the THRON², and relies on a new 85 Nm Bosch Smart System motor. This draws its power from a big 750 Wh battery that can be removed from the down tube of the aluminium frame. The eBike Lock function of the Bosch Smart System allows you to deactivate motor support via smartphone, making your bike less attractive to potential thieves when parking it outside your house. On long tours, the practical USB-C charge port on the top tube allows you to power a smartphone or external GPS on-board computer. The full equipment includes robust aluminium mudguards, a kickstand and a lighting system. The latter ensures good visibility at night and consists of a HERRMANS H-Trace Mini tail light integrated in the rear mudguard and Litemove AE 130 headlight with low and high beam functions and bar-mounted remote control.
The high permissible total weight of 150 kg and pannier rack with 16 kg load rating allow you to cram your panniers full of goodies at the weekend farmers market before heading to the countryside. And while you’re at it, you should take advantage of the trailer approval to tow a trailer with a beer case to match the yummies! Since the mudguards take up a significant amount of space, the fully equipped FOCUS THRON² 6.8 EQP relies on narrower tires than its naked counterpart, rolling on 2.25″ Schwalbe Smart Sam tires front and rear. With their shallow profile, they still generate sufficient traction on dry forest paths and fire roads but quickly reach their limits on wet and loose terrain, heavily restricting the fun factor on the trail. On the other hand, the plush 130 mm suspension consisting of a RockShox 35 RL Gold fork and SR Suntour Edge air shock ensures a good level of comfort on forest paths and trails.
On fire roads and forest paths the plush suspension ensures a good level of comfort while the RockShox 35 RL Gold fork features all the mounting points for the mudguards.
FOCUS Thron² 6.8 EQP
€ 5,799
Specifications
Motor Bosch Smart System 85 Nm
Battery Bosch PowerTube 750 Wh
Display Bosch Kiox 300
Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL 130 mm
Rear Shock SR Suntour Edge 130 mm
Seatpost Post Moderne c mm
Brakes SRAM DB8 180/180 mm
Drivetrain Shimano XT 12
Stem FOCUS C.I.S. 60 mm
Handlebar FOCUS 760 mm
Wheelset RODI Tryp 25 29"
Tires Schwalbe Smart Sam 2.25"
Technical Data
Size M - XL
Weight 28.88 kg
Perm. total weight 150 kg
Max. payload (rider/equipment) 121 kg
Trailer approval ja
Kickstand mount ja
The geometry of the FOCUS THRON² 6.8 EQP
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 390 mm | 420 mm | 450 mm | 480 mm |
| Top tube | 579 mm | 605 mm | 640 mm | 675 mm |
| Head tube | 115 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm |
| Head angle | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
| Seat angle | 75° | 75° | 75° | 75° |
| Chainstays | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm |
| BB Drop | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1.175 mm | 1.206 mm | 1.242 mm | 1.281 mm |
| Reach | 415 mm | 440 mm | 470 mm | 500 mm |
| Stack | 609 mm | 623 mm | 637 mm | 655 mm |
Tuning-Tipp: tires with more aggressive profile
With the € 5,799 FOCUS THRON² 6.8 EQP, you’ll get yourself a fully equipped e-tourer with several clever features, like the Bosch Smart System eBike Lock. The pannier rack and trailer approval allow you to exploit the high 150 kg permissible total weight to the max. The FOCUS offers a harmonious overall package for tourers and commuters who prefer to stick to tarmac roads and forest paths.
Tops
- plush suspension tune offers excellent comfort
- eBike Lock via smartphone
- high permissible total weight
Flops
- tires reach their limits in wet conditions
You can find out more about at focus-bikes.com
The test field
For an overview of the test fleet head to the group test: 9 fully equipped ebikes for trekking and adventure in our test
All bikes in test:
Canyon Pathlite:ON 8 SUV ST (Click for review) | Centurion Numinis R2700i (Click for review) | FOCUS Thron² 6.8 EQP (Click for review) | Moustache Weekend 27 FS Dual EQ (Click for review) | Nicolai GT1 Explorer Kit (Click for review) | Riese & Müller Load 60 (Click for review) | SCOTT AXIS (Click for review) | Simplon Stomp Pmax EQ (Click for review) | Trek Powerfly (Click for review)
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Words: Mike Hunger Photos: Robin Schmitt
