Focus Atlas 6.9 sprucegreen/diamondblack 2026

Focus Atlas 6.9 sprucegreen/diamondblack aluminum/carbon gravel bike - 12 speed GRX 820 2026

The Focus Atlas 6.9 sprucegreen/diamondblack 2026 is a premium gravel bike designed for long distances, challenging terrain, and adventure routes. With its 6061 aluminum frame, carbon fork, and Shimano GRX 12-speed drivetrain, it offers precise handling, excellent versatility, and reliability suited to demanding rides. Gravel-optimized components, flared handlebars, and Schwalbe G-One Bite tubeless-ready tires ensure comfort, stability, and grip on roads, tracks, and more technical trails. Weighing just 10.3 kg and with a maximum rider weight of 135 kg, this model is a high-performance solution for cyclists seeking efficiency and robustness for long-distance gravel riding.

Frame

Frame

6061 aluminum frame, disc brake compatible, 142 x 12 mm thru axle and 160 mm flat mount. It offers stiffness, precise handling and robustness, while maintaining an excellent weight-to-strength ratio for intensive gravel riding.

Fork

Carbon fork, disc brake compatible, 142 x 12 mm thru axle and 160 mm flat mount. Its lightweight construction improves comfort and vibration absorption on varied terrain.

Transmission

Controllers

Shimano GRX 610, designed to offer ergonomics, precision and optimal performance in gravel riding.

front derailleur

Shimano GRX 820, guaranteeing smooth shifting on the double chainring.

rear derailleur

Shimano GRX 820, 12 speeds, offering a wide range of gears for tough climbs and long rolling sections.

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG710, 11-36 tooth range, suitable for hilly terrain and long distances.

Chain

Shimano CN-M6100, compatible with 12-speed transmissions.

Crankset

Shimano GRX610, double chainring 46/30 teeth, offering ideal versatility for varied gravel routes.

Bottom bracket

Shimano BSA 24 mm, durable and easy to maintain.

Components

Handlebar

Focus Gravel Bar in aluminium, dimensions 70 mm x 114 mm with a 16° flare, allowing better stability and enhanced control on technical terrain.

Gallows

Integrated FOCUS CIS 2.0, -8° tilt, equipped with an aluminum Garmin /Wahoo mount.

Steering game

ACROS IS52/IS52 (ICR), integrated FOCUS CIS system.

Saddle

The Focus model, designed to provide comfort over long distances.

Seat post

Carbon stem, 27.2 mm diameter, 15 mm setback, improving comfort and reducing vibrations.

Brakes

Front and rear brakes

Shimano GRX 610, hydraulic disc brakes designed to meet the demands of gravel riding, offering power and modulation.

Records

Shimano RT54. Front: 180 mm for sizes L-XL, 160 mm for sizes XS-M. Rear: 160 mm.

Wheels

Rims

Front: Rodi Blackjack SL 25 in aluminum, height 23 mm, width 25-622. Rear: Rodi Blackjack in aluminum, same characteristics.

Hubs

Front: Alexrims BRD-503. Rear: Alexrims BRD-504.

Tires

Schwalbe G-One Bite tubeless ready 45-622 front and rear, offering grip, comfort and reliability on mixed terrain.

Miscellaneous

Weight

10.3 kg in size M, in standard configuration without pedals.

Maximum permitted weight

135 kg.

About the Focus Atlas 2026

The 2026 Focus Atlas is designed for cyclists seeking a gravel bike capable of handling both long rides and challenging routes. Built to start your adventure at the crack of dawn, it boasts a range of features designed for autonomy, versatility, and carrying capacity. All the necessary mounting points for travel accessories are integrated, allowing you to adapt the bike to the load you're carrying or the riding conditions.

Carrying capacity and storage solutions

Rated for a total weight of 135 kg, the Atlas accommodates a wide range of luggage configurations, going far beyond simple additional racks. On the 8 series, the downtube integrates an internal anti-vibration compartment, the Prep Pocket. This offers a hermetically sealed space, secured by a lever, designed to hold a snack, an inner tube, or the dedicated Prep Pack bag, which can hold tools, a cartridge, or tire levers. The inside of the lid allows for securing items with a strap, while a special screw prevents the bag from slipping. A second bag can also be stored in the cavity; only one is supplied as standard (part number 551000300).

Additional carrying capacity can be extended with the Hawaii Rack, factory-fitted on the Atlas 6.8 EQP. It remains compatible with all new Atlas models (excluding the first generation) and offers a maximum capacity of 5 kg for various items. This accessory is available under part number 890005600. The Adventure Rack, on the other hand, remains compatible with the entire range and allows panniers to be attached on either side using three straps per side, maintaining a low center of gravity and optimizing carrying capacity. It can be purchased under part number 890003900.

Like the previous EQP model, the Atlas 6.8 EQP comes with a rear rack that can be fitted to all Atlas 6 series bikes (part number 890003100), as well as mudguards. Several mudguard versions are available, with or without pre-installed lighting cables, and in variants adapted for single or double chainring drivetrains.

Geometry and behavior

The frame geometry has been revised to provide a sportier feel, while maintaining a clear distinction between the 6. and 8. series. The 6. series is more agile thanks to a shorter wheelbase that improves propulsion and maneuverability. Increased fork offset and reduced trail provide sharp, responsive steering, complemented by a lower stack height and a shorter seat tube that allow for greater seatpost extension and increased comfort.

The 8 series also evolves towards greater agility with a steeper head angle, a shorter trail, and an even shorter wheelbase. The lower stack promotes a more upright, sport-oriented riding position, while the slightly shorter seat tube improves seatpost compliance for enhanced overall comfort.

Wheels, tires and compatibility

All Atlas models are tubeless compatible and come with 45mm wide tires. Converting to tubeless simply requires removing the inner tubes, installing the valves, and adding sealant. The Atlas 8.9 comes pre-installed in this configuration, without tubes, with valves already fitted and sealant applied. Fork clearance is 53mm, while the maximum accepted rear tire width is 48mm for the 6 series and 45mm for the 8 series.

Finishing, technical details and maintenance

The polished welds of the 6 series and the CIS stem with integrated cable routing, featured across the entire range, contribute to a particularly refined aesthetic. Each Atlas 8.9 also receives a hand-applied paint finish, giving each frame a unique character.

The new models abandon the Road Boost standard in favor of classic 12x100 and 12x142 mm axles, combined with a BSA bottom bracket, facilitating maintenance and component compatibility.

Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.