Focus claims to have reinvented the electric mountain bike with the Jam2. Focus says it’s retained the playful ride character of its Jam trail bike with the added oomph of a Shimano Steps E8000 motor.
So how has focus done this? Well, there are a few aspects to the design that are said to add up to a relatively ‘normal bike’ ride experience.
Focus Jam2 e-MTB battery
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Firstly, Focus has kept it light. Well, light for an e-bike. Our XL test bike — the top-tier Pro Plus model — weighed in at 21.1kg. That may not sound light to those unfamiliar to e-MTBs, but it’s about 2kg lighter than many of its rivals.
This is partly due to a smaller battery. The Jam2 uses a fully integrated unit that slots neatly inside the downtube. It doesn’t need to be removed for re-charging, but if you ever need to replace the battery, the design requires the motor to be swung out of the way to remove it. The advantage of this design is an uninterrupted downtube, which further reduces weight and increases stiffness when compared to those with removable batteries.
The integrated battery only packs 380Wh of energy, versus 500Wh normally teamed with Shimano’s E8000 motor, but his doesn’t affect power. It simply means you’ll run out of juice earlier.
Focus Jam2 frame and equipment
Focus Jam2 ride impression
Focus Jam2 pricing and availability
- Jam2 Pro Plus: £5,199 / €6,699
- Jam2 29 Pro: £4,799 / €6,199
- Jam2 Factory Plus: £4,399/ €5,699
- Jam2 Plus: £3,699 / €4,799
- Jam2 29: £3,599 / €4,699
- Jam2 29 Ltd: £3,199 / €4,199
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