Focus Atlas 6.7 champagne/mintgrey 2026

Cues 2026 Aluminum/Carbon Gravel Bike

The 2026 Focus Atlas 6.7 champagne/mintgrey is a versatile gravel bike designed for long rides, challenging trails, and daily commutes. Thanks to its 6061 aluminum frame and carbon fork, it offers an optimal balance of strength, comfort, and responsiveness. Its 11-speed Shimano Cues U6030 drivetrain ensures smooth gear changes, while its Schwalbe G-One Bite tires enhance grip on varied terrain. Weighing 10.6 kg and with a maximum rider weight capacity of 135 kg, it's ideal for cyclists seeking a reliable, stable bike suited to both short and long gravel rides.

Frame

Frame

6061 aluminum frame, disc brake compatible, 142 x 12 mm thru axle and 160 mm flat mount. This design offers stiffness and precision, while maintaining a level of comfort suitable for long gravel rides.

Fork

Carbon fork, disc brake compatible, 142 x 12 mm thru axle and 160 mm flat mount. Its lightweight construction improves responsiveness and effectively absorbs road vibrations.

Transmission

Controllers

Shimano Cues U6030, ensuring smooth and reliable gear shifting.

rear derailleur

Shimano Cues U6030, 11 speed, offering versatility suitable for varied terrains.

Cassette

Shimano CS-LG400, 11-50 tooth range, allowing you to tackle both steep climbs and rolling sections.

Chain

Shimano CN-LG500, compatible with 11-speed transmissions.

Crankset

Shimano Cues U6030, 40-tooth chainring, suitable for long-distance gravel rides.

Bottom bracket

Shimano BSA 24 mm, ensuring reliability and ease of maintenance.

Components

Handlebar

Focus Gravel Bar in aluminium, with 70 mm x 114 mm ergonomics and 16° flare, optimized for control on mixed 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

27.2 mm aluminum stem, with a 15 mm setback.

Brakes

Front and rear brakes

Shimano Cues U6030, hydraulic disc brakes ensuring reliable control in varied conditions.

Records

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

Wheels

Rims

Front: Rodi Blackjack SL 25, aluminium, height 23 mm, width 25-622. Rear: Rodi Blackjack, aluminium, same configuration.

Hubs

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

Tires

Schwalbe G-One Bite tubeless ready 45-622, mounted on the front and rear, offering grip and traction on gravel terrain.

Miscellaneous

Weight

10.6 kg in size M, 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.