Focus Atlas 8.8 Apex (2026)

The Focus Atlas 8.8 Apex (2026) is a lightweight carbon gravel bike built for riders who want adventure without compromise. Designed to handle everything from smooth tarmac and fast gravel sectors to forest trails and fully loaded bikepacking trips, the Atlas 8.8 blends comfort, versatility and performance in a modern gravel platform.

The high-quality carbon frame and fork deliver an ideal balance of stiffness and compliance, keeping power transfer efficient while smoothing out rough terrain. Focus’ progressive gravel geometry, featuring a longer reach paired with a short stem, provides stability at speed and confident control on technical descents. Fully integrated C.I.S. cable routing maintains a clean cockpit, while multiple mounting points allow you to equip the bike for long-distance touring or overnight expeditions.

Equipped with SRAM Apex wide-range gearing and DT Swiss G1800 alloy wheels, the Atlas 8.8 is ready to push beyond the pavement straight out of the box.

Lightweight carbon frame and fork with 142x12 mm thru axles
SRAM Apex 1x12-speed drivetrain with 40T chainring
SRAM XS-1270 cassette, 10-52T wide range gearing
SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes
DT Swiss G1800 alloy wheelset
Schwalbe G-One R Pro 45 mm tubeless-ready tyres
FOCUS C.I.S. 2.0 integrated cockpit with Garmin / Wahoo mount
27.2 mm carbon seatpost with 15 mm setback
Adventure-ready frame with multiple mounting bosses
Approximate weight from 9.5 kg