The battery disconnecting problem shown in the video was my own fault, not Focus'. When replacing the battery cover door, I accidentally moved the battery retention clip down to a point where it just about made contact. This probably caused extra stress to the connector -> connector broke. After sliding that clip up, the battery makes good contact again and all is fine.
Very helpful review to help me make my decision . . was attracted to the specs Fox , Race face. But cables thru the stem ? and plastic battery battery cover .. Single clamp brakes & shifter . Plastic cups in head set ,Emtb are heavy and bolts rattle loose some not accessible . that's a no from me .
This bike with 6.9 spec has been one of my options for the next season. After hearing your cons I am leaning more towards Pole Voima for easier tinkering and more unique/exciting bike.
Can i ask you if on ebike flow app, in device section you see the option to add powermore range extender? Focus says me on email that thos bike is compatible with the new bosch range extender
Just got a SAM 6.9 with the upgraded battery lid/flap and hit the bash guard 3 times during a 30km ride riding over slow drops. My sag was 30% on the shock so maybe a little low?? but getting a new spring to drop sag and maybe this will help. I think they put the battery to low on this bike.
@@UnicornBikes went for a ride with bigger spring and the battery tray hit the ground 1/2 the time. Also my DIY fibreglass/Carbon fibre bash guard worked well as it hugs the lower down tube and under the battery door so when it did get hit it wasnt that bad.
Honest review. Its not an advertise, so offcourse there are some minuses. Usualy there are only good stuff metioned, but I prefere these user honest information Thank you
you don't recommend bike, because of cable routing and battery cover? Or did I missed something bigger? I am looking for 6.9 for a really good price...
@UnicornBikes but cable routing you do once in a life time of the bike:) For screw can use loctite? Hope this happened once and can be fixed? But in general how you satisfied with the bike, If you forget on cables;)?
bike is good, but swapping a stem or brakes is something I do frequently and this routing makes that impossible. Once the stem is swapped for a normal one, the bike is great
@UnicornBikes thnx that I wants to hear:)) OK you are 0.001% of riders who do this so often. Usually they use stock:) I would also change brakes on them for magura mt7. So I need to one rainy weekend to play with it and them that's it:) Thnx for really quick replies!! Save ride!🤙
Nice honest review ! Thanks, but it made me doubt what my next bike will be. I am currently riding an Focus Jam2 6.9 from 2022. My rear shock almost bottoms out with small table top jumps and low drops. I was looking for an emtb with more travel on the rear and front and more range and the engine front Bosch. Since you can't recommend this bike, do you have an other suggestions ? I love trail, enduro and I an bit heavy rider 91 kg with gear.
Just bought a jam2 6.8 and already broke the gummi from the akku cover. Anybody a idea how to fix it that it dont breaks next time? Cant change it after every ride. What a joke is this 😅 good video btw!
I don't care about the advantages, they can be found in advertising brochures. However, in review you mentioned all the major design flaws that I also notice as a user. Yes, plastic headset are a complete failure, squeak from the first meters. Well done.
I have the older 2021 sam2 6.8 and I love it. Agree that the CIS is not the best, but if you went to the trouble of changing the stem you should have just moved the cables to the side ports. Much better. Focus have had enough time to improve so it's disappointing to see they have gone backwards. I'm a sucker for the less well known brand as I like value for money. Cheers
Really great video! I have a 2021 jam2 (very happy with it) and I have a similar feeling the whole design was a bit rushed (especially with the battery cover...)
Yeah putting fit dampers into emtb enduro rigs just seems idiotic. I'm guessing they are cheaper and people generally don't understand how bad of an idea it is and that's how you get bikes with the wrong parts. Especially egregious on this bike coming with a coil. But even if it is a float X I still don't want a fit damper.
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The battery disconnecting problem shown in the video was my own fault, not Focus'. When replacing the battery cover door, I accidentally moved the battery retention clip down to a point where it just about made contact. This probably caused extra stress to the connector -> connector broke. After sliding that clip up, the battery makes good contact again and all is fine.
Love the honesty instead of all the bullshit and how fantastic these bikes are! Well done.
honest review. nice to see one of those for a change.
Glad you liked it!
Very helpful review to help me make my decision . . was attracted to the specs Fox , Race face.
But cables thru the stem ? and plastic battery battery cover .. Single clamp brakes & shifter . Plastic cups in head set ,Emtb are heavy and bolts rattle loose some not accessible . that's a no from me .
This bike with 6.9 spec has been one of my options for the next season. After hearing your cons I am leaning more towards Pole Voima for easier tinkering and more unique/exciting bike.
Ok, Makes sense! Battery problem show in the video was my own fault tho, I'll pin a comment about that right now.
In the Jam2 8.8 they have already changed the cable routing system, at least in December 2023. Seen in bike store.
Can i ask you if on ebike flow app, in device section you see the option to add powermore range extender? Focus says me on email that thos bike is compatible with the new bosch range extender
Great review!
Agreed with the review. I have the 2021 model, which was better IMHO. Easy battery cover, mullet compatible.
I agree. I have the 2022 bike and love it. Easy to take the battery on and of the bike. Great bike to ride. But lack of good trails where I live. :(
Just got a SAM 6.9 with the upgraded battery lid/flap and hit the bash guard 3 times during a 30km ride riding over slow drops. My sag was 30% on the shock so maybe a little low?? but getting a new spring to drop sag and maybe this will help. I think they put the battery to low on this bike.
Mine has been in the bikeshop for just over a month now for the upgrade
@@UnicornBikes went for a ride with bigger spring and the battery tray hit the ground 1/2 the time. Also my DIY fibreglass/Carbon fibre bash guard worked well as it hugs the lower down tube and under the battery door so when it did get hit it wasnt that bad.
Honest review. Its not an advertise, so offcourse there are some minuses. Usualy there are only good stuff metioned, but I prefere these user honest information Thank you
you don't recommend bike, because of cable routing and battery cover? Or did I missed something bigger? I am looking for 6.9 for a really good price...
exactly, poor cable routing makes work a nightmare. also, some of the suspension bolts keep coming loose
@UnicornBikes but cable routing you do once in a life time of the bike:) For screw can use loctite? Hope this happened once and can be fixed? But in general how you satisfied with the bike, If you forget on cables;)?
bike is good, but swapping a stem or brakes is something I do frequently and this routing makes that impossible. Once the stem is swapped for a normal one, the bike is great
@UnicornBikes thnx that I wants to hear:)) OK you are 0.001% of riders who do this so often. Usually they use stock:) I would also change brakes on them for magura mt7. So I need to one rainy weekend to play with it and them that's it:) Thnx for really quick replies!! Save ride!🤙
Great, fyi: it took me about 4h to swap the stem, the acros headset cover, trim hoses, bleed brakes and go tubeless.
Nice honest review ! Thanks, but it made me doubt what my next bike will be. I am currently riding an Focus Jam2 6.9 from 2022. My rear shock almost bottoms out with small table top jumps and low drops. I was looking for an emtb with more travel on the rear and front and more range and the engine front Bosch. Since you can't recommend this bike, do you have an other suggestions ? I love trail, enduro and I an bit heavy rider 91 kg with gear.
You don't happen to want to buy mine do you? :P
Hi, how did you change the stem and the spacer where the cables pass through?
Just an afternoon of swearing and bleeding brakes
Just bought a jam2 6.8 and already broke the gummi from the akku cover. Anybody a idea how to fix it that it dont breaks next time? Cant change it after every ride. What a joke is this 😅 good video btw!
I don't care about the advantages, they can be found in advertising brochures. However, in review you mentioned all the major design flaws that I also notice as a user. Yes, plastic headset are a complete failure, squeak from the first meters. Well done.
How is the bike holding up? Anymore broken covers?😅
I've been using the same broken cover since making this video. No other problems
@@UnicornBikes thanks!
I have the older 2021 sam2 6.8 and I love it. Agree that the CIS is not the best, but if you went to the trouble of changing the stem you should have just moved the cables to the side ports. Much better. Focus have had enough time to improve so it's disappointing to see they have gone backwards. I'm a sucker for the less well known brand as I like value for money. Cheers
Err, just had a closer look, have they removed the side port option for the cables? If so, that sucks!
No side ports or taps to route externally on this one! Schandalous!
Thanks for that
Really great video! I have a 2021 jam2 (very happy with it) and I have a similar feeling the whole design was a bit rushed (especially with the battery cover...)
Yeah putting fit dampers into emtb enduro rigs just seems idiotic. I'm guessing they are cheaper and people generally don't understand how bad of an idea it is and that's how you get bikes with the wrong parts. Especially egregious on this bike coming with a coil. But even if it is a float X I still don't want a fit damper.
Can imagine the 2022 model with ZEB and Super Deluxe shock might be better. Wondering if anyone has ridden it.
thx ey
you should work at your weight