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Focus Cayo Evo 6

  • 13-05-2013 10:14pm
    #1
    PHILI007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭


    I'm thinking of buying a Focus Cayo Evo 6. My intention is to use it for sportif
    events and long runs at the weekends. Is anyone familiar with the Focus.
    Rgds
    Phil.


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  • #2
    Super Freak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Super Freak


    Had one. A Cayo. Loved it.

    The one complaint that I had was it was a little stiff at the rear, but I see that the seat stays are much narrower on the Evo 6 and slightly curved also so that should help a lot.

    Looks good.


  • #3
    PHILI007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭PHILI007


    Thanks for that. I looking at one that's almost new for €1400. really like the look of this bike especially with the cables the way they're
    routed through the frame. Would you say the one you had was comfortable on long rides, 100k +?


  • #4
    Super Freak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Super Freak


    It was OK comfort wise,

    But Like I said, they have changed the design since I had mine. Seat stays are much narrower and curved now, so I'd say it would be fine.


  • #5
    Super Freak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Super Freak


    Look at the size of the seat stays on my old baby, like tree trunks. That design has changed substantially. .... Great bike though, and I'd have one again in a heartbeat.

    253749.JPG


  • #6
    PHILI007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭PHILI007


    Thanks again, great to get the feedback.


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  • #7
    velomelo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭velomelo


    PHILI007 wrote: »
    Thanks again, great to get the feedback.

    I have the very same as on the photo above. And I would like a new one i.e. Izalco pro. Cant say rear was stiff for me. Maybe i had some extra padding in my bibs...? :D

    My only grief about focus is that ever since Katusha used their bikes in TdF they decided to act like other big boys on the market. So no focus on wiggle anymore. And when i asked them where u can get new ficus in ireland they sent me to their diler finder and that showed some crap website with crap selection and no focus bikes on it at all.

    I think cycle superstore have some selection now. And there is one cayo on adverts for sale with ultegra di2 for some sickening price ;)

    I would go with focus dven with changed geometry.

    Btw do they make their frames in germany?


  • #8
    easygoing39
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,397 ✭✭✭easygoing39


    Eurocycles sell Focus.


  • #9
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,573 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    Super Freak wrote: »
    Look at the size of the seat stays on my old baby, like tree trunks. That design has changed substantially. .... Great bike though, and I'd have one again in a heartbeat.

    253749.JPG

    still riding mine bought in 09. only changes are seat post saddle stem wheels and replaced a rear derailleur this year. (hmmm that sounds like ive had this broom for years only needed 4 handles and 3 heads)
    actually put it in while im awayfor a new headset as well started getting grindy recently.

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #10
    velomelo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭velomelo


    ednwireland wrote: »
    still riding mine bought in 09. only changes are seat post saddle stem wheels and replaced a rear derailleur this year. (hmmm that sounds like ive had this broom for years only needed 4 handles and 3 heads)
    actually put it in while im awayfor a new headset as well started getting grindy recently.

    Do you know what exact type of headset it is?


  • #11
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,573 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    velomelo wrote: »
    Do you know what exact type of headset it is?

    i beleive its an fsa orbit (1 1/8 inch) (the following year they put one in with a bigger bottom bearing)

    just reminded me must ring bike shop and check

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



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  • #12
    velomelo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭velomelo


    ednwireland wrote: »
    i beleive its an fsa orbit (1 1/8 inch) (the following year they put one in with a bigger bottom bearing)

    just reminded me must ring bike shop and check

    So any type of fsa orbit will fit. I should specify that im looking to replace/upgrade and im not sure what to look for on wiggle and crc.


  • #13
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,573 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    velomelo wrote: »
    So any type of fsa orbit will fit. I should specify that im looking to replace/upgrade and im not sure what to look for on wiggle and crc.

    ' should' is right I was looking as well(for new bearing s) in the end I gave it to my lbs to sort out !

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #14
    velomelo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭velomelo


    ednwireland wrote: »
    ' should' is right I was looking as well(for new bearing s) in the end I gave it to my lbs to sort out !

    Well Id like to do it myself if at all possible. Whats the best way to determin what will fit, measure the cups pressed in the headtube, after their successful removal ?


  • #15
    ashleey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭ashleey


    I had to change the headset bearings (those are the bits that wear down, the top cap, spacer cap etc are probably fine) on my Focus Cayo bought in 2010. It had a 1 1/8 top and 1 1/4 bottom bearing internal diameter. Be very careful as FSA make about 30 different Orbit sets! There is a thread here that will help:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=80988140


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