Focus Cayo 2008

jdaco6

Hello. Just wondered if anyone could help really.

I am looking to buy a Focus Cayo 2008, not the 105, second hand from somewhere and was wondering if there is anything I should know about this bike, before I take the plunge so to speak. If any of you on the board have one you want to sell i might be intrested 58 size wise!

Anyway, thanks in advance.

blorg

It's a very good bike, I had one last year, sold it to Lumen as I upgraded to a Litespeed.

I'd consider the Cayo 105 or other options such as the Planet X however, if you can't find someone who wants to part with their Cayo.

jdaco6

Thanks for your reply! I was looking at the 105 but I keep hearing thats it's not as good value for money as the 2008 version, for some reason. Whats the difference in the frame weight then?

Thanks again, Josh

tomc

Took delivery of a 105 last week and it for its virginal 100k spin today, missed the ORW randonee but went out any way. Sweet bike very responsive, very stiff went like a rocket.......but then again I am used to a hardtail:)

TomC

blorg

Frame weight I imagine should be around the same as 2008, the difference is in the components- 105 groupset rather than Ultegra SL and maybe slightly cheaper wheels. The total 'claimed' weight for the 2009 105 is 8.6kg while they claimed 8.05kg for the 2008. Like all claimed weights take these figures with a pinch of salt.

jdaco6

Thanks guys! Sounds as though if I could get the 2008 model that would be best but if not the 105 is still a great bike! Beyond me why they would use cheaper componets in the newer bike!

Thanks, Josh

blorg

jdaco6 wrote: »

Thanks guys! Sounds as though if I could get the 2008 model that would be best but if not the 105 is still a great bike! Beyond me why they would use cheaper componets in the newer bike!

It's due to the fall in sterling (Focus are German and thus their base is in euros) and a particularly strong Yen which has seen UK pricing on Shimano components as much as double. There was a sweet spot around Christmas when old stock was still around, then prices in the UK went skywards.

jdaco6

Seem to have settled upon a year old Planet X Pro Carbon

with the following specs;

Frame material – Planet X Pro Carbon monocoque frame
Headset – Planet X integrated 1 1/8th
Wheels – Planet X Model B 20h/24h
Tyres – Schwalbe Stelvio 700X23C
Crankset – FSA Gossamer compact double 50-34
Cassette – Shimano Ultegra 10-speed, 12-25
Shifters – Shimano Ultegra 10-speed STI
Front mech – Shimano Ultegra
Rear mech – Shimano Ultegra
Brakes – Dia Compe
Seat post – FSA carbon
Saddle – Planet X SL team saddle with titanium rails

Is it a good bike and how does it compare with the cayo of either 2008 or now?

Thanks, Josh

TinyExplosions

It compares favourably -the Planet X is a little lighter, but the components are possibly *slightly* worse, but it's still a great bike -loads of people on here (myself included) have Planet X's and afaik all are happy with the bikes!

jdaco6

WOW! Just had the Planet X Pro Sl delivered today and it is amazing, So light!

Look's so shiny... I'll post some pics up on here later!

Thanks for all your help, Guys!

blorg

Enjoy the bike, it is certainly a nice one (I have test ridden a couple of them.) I don't think you will be disappointed.

jdaco6

blorg wrote: »

Enjoy the bike, it is certainly a nice one (I have test ridden a couple of them.) I don't think you will be disappointed.

Thanks. I'll post the pics up tommorow incase anyone's intrested seems it came with the FSA seat post, instead of the Planet X one which is intresting.

Anyway thanks again for all your help.

Yer came with this seat post! (Quoted from there website)

REDUCED PRICE - RRP £109.99, OUR PRICE £54.95

Italian styling with increased set back for correct fit and saddle support. 1 piece continuous carbon fibre construction. Dual adjust tilt twin-bolt allen-key adjustment for infinite and easy saddle positioning. M5 chromoly hardware and stainless steel hardware.

- Length = 350mm

- Weight = 195gm

novarapid

jdaco6 wrote: »

Seem to have settled upon a year old Planet X Pro Carbon

hey just interested to know where you got the old frame? any difference between that and the new ones. Enjoy the bike half thinking of getting one but i might wait till later in the year.
Thanks

jdaco6

novarapid wrote: »

jdaco6 wrote: »

Seem to have settled upon a year old Planet X Pro Carbon

hey just interested to know where you got the old frame? any difference between that and the new ones. Enjoy the bike half thinking of getting one but i might wait till later in the year.
Thanks

Found it on gum tree pritty good deal though. I don't think there is any difference between last years and this years model but I could be wrong.

Thanks.

jdaco6

Photos as Promised!

jdaco6

Some More!

jdaco6

Last one

blorg

Looks very clean, in very good nick, well done.

Lumen

Why do Planet-Xs come with massively setback seatposts?

jdaco6

Lumen wrote: »

Why do Planet-Xs come with massively setback seatposts?

Somthing to do with the compact frame size I think.

jdaco6

Any benifits of upgrading to dura ace 7800 mechs and shifters?

Thanks.

TinyExplosions

There's no difference between last years Planet X, and this years -there's a new one coming in the next couple of months, but it's apparently a different beast that will be lighter, stiff and more expensive