
Focus · Gravel
Focus Atlas 8.9
For gravel fans who refuse to choose between race-ready agility and all-day comfort, the new FOCUS ATLAS 8.9 hits the sweet spot.
- Year
- 2026
- Sizes
- Contact the shop for available sizes
- Colour
Available in store
FOCUS stay true to the bike’s adventure DNA but have given it a clear performance boost: the carbon frame looks sleeker and more athletic, and the flat-fronted fork makes a bold statement while offering clearance for tyres up to 53 mm. At the same time, the ATLAS remains a true workhorse – with its integrated Prep-Pocket storage, multiple mounting points and the familiar rack system for both the front and rear. Out on the trail, it impresses with snappy acceleration, plenty of stability and predictable handling that builds confidence, especially on long gravel stretches. The compliant carbon seatpost and ergonomic cockpit take the edge off rough terrain, while the deep-section carbon wheels give the bike a surprisingly punchy and efficient feel. Whether it’s your post-work ride, daily commute or a multi-day bikepacking trip, the ATLAS 8.9 won over the jury with its well-balanced mix of comfort, sportiness and practical adventure capability.
Complete build
Full specifications.
- Frame
- Carbon technology disc, 142x12 mm thru axle, flat mount 160 mm
- Special Features
- Prep Pocket & Prep Pack
- Fork
- Carbon technology, disc, 100x12 mm thru axle, flat mount 160 mm
- Shifter
- SRAM Rival E1
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Rival E1 XPLR AXS, 13-speed
- Cassette
- SRAM XG-1351 XPLR, 10-46T
- Chain
- SRAM Rival E1
- Crankset
- SRAM Rival E1, 40 T
- Bottom bracket
- Sram, BSA DUB
- Handlebar
- Zipp Service Course SL 70 XPLR, alloy, 31,8 mm, drop: 115 mm, reach: 70 mm, flare: 5° with 11° drop outsweep
- Stem
- FOCUS C.I.S. 2.0 integrated, -8°, with Garmin / Wahoo-Mount
- Headset
- ACROS IS52 /IS52 (ICR), FOCUS C.I.S. Integrated
- Saddle
- fi'zi:k Ridon X5
- Seatpost
- Carbon, 27,2 mm, set-back: 11mm
- Brakes front | rear
- SRAM Rival E1 | SRAM Rival E1
- Disc brake rotors
- SRAM HS2, front: 180 mm (Size L-XL), 160 mm (Size XS-M) / rear: 160 mm
- Wheelset
- Zipp 303 XPLR S, carbon, rim height: 54 mm, width: 32-622
- Tyres front | rear
- Schwalbe G-One R Pro, super race, tubeless ready, 45-622 | Schwalbe G-One R Pro, super race, tubeless ready, 45-622
- Weight
- 8.7 kg ( - )
- Permissible system weight
- 135 kg
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