Weight 11.42kg (L) Frame Aluminium alloy Fork Carbon fibre Groupset Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed Wheels WTB ST i23 TCS rims on Novatec hubs Tyres WTB Riddler, 700c x 45mm Finishing kit Focus alloy handlebar (44cm), Focus alloy stem (90mm), Focus alloy 27.2mm seatpost, WTB SL8 saddle
Focus’s Atlas frame is designed for rugged, adventurous bikepacking. With Shimano’s GRX RX400 drivetrain, quality WTB wheels and 45mm tyres, it’s ready to ramble across continents, but also has the handling chops to rival a hardtail MTB when the going gets technical.
Like its test rivals, the Atlas is made from butted aluminium, with a sloping frame design and dropped stays. Practical additions include two-position bottle mounts on top of the down tube, more on its underside, and top tube (bento box) mounts. You’ll also…
