Anyone tried the Focus Raven 2

[Ryder]

Looks really interesting. I love the idea of a removable motor giving the option of an emtb and non powered bike in one package.

 

[R120]

No, but there are quite a few bikes coming out with that motor now, especially from the Italians

 

[Ryder]

Really? Off to google I go!

 

[R120]

Couple in road bikes, from Willier and Pinarello i think

 

[Ryder]

Ah OK. I do wonder if the lack of power from the motor will limit its use in a trail/enduro bike

 

[R120]

Yes, i think its a very different concept to most bike, i would anticipate its essentially like riding in Eco, but given the weight of the bike that probably all you need. I suspect not well suited to Enduro!

 

[Bob]

Don‘t buy this bike!!!!!!

I got one and I really want to take it back to the dealer, but that isn‘t possible ?

 

[eFat]

Don‘t buy this bike!!!!!!

I got one and I really want to take it back to the dealer, but that isn‘t possible ?

We will need more details, care to explain?

 

[R120]

Yes more details please - lot of interest in the Fazua motor on here so would be good to hear if any issue!

 

[Bob]

Oh the Fazua System is really great!
I got the raven2 because of it’s clean look, battery is implemented great and the feeling of the bike is quite naturally.

With a full powered up battery you can reach about 3 h riding time by about 700m altitude climbing.

If you want a lightweight bike the Fazua System is the best on the market imho.

// Bob

 

[Ryder]

Bob, let me know the details if you are thinking of selling, or fancy a trade with my Scott e-genius

 

[Bob]

Bob, let me know the details if you are thinking of selling, or fancy a trade with my Scott e-genius

Well, this won‘t happen, it is my company bike ?

In private mode and for Long Range travel I got a wunderful Brompton!

If you want a Fazua on Trails take a Look at the new LaPierre Fully. That‘s looking impressive to me!

The Raven is a Forest Track destroyer, but when it comes to steps and jumps its HT Kicks you out of the pedals.

But as stated, I wouldn‘t buy one if I got the money, to many design flaws by focus.

// Bob

 

[Ryder]

Interesting, what do you consider the flaws? Is it just that a race hardtail is not the bike for you? Certainly the reviews of the non powered Raven have been pretty good if you like that sort of thing.

 

[2unfit2ride]

Any updates on this? I think if you slacken the angles but putting in a 130mm Pike along with a decent wheelset then this would be my dream bike for the type of riding i do.