Focus joins the gravel trend with new 'Atlas' model

A bike for the North African mountains (though we're sure you could take it for a spin on your local trails, too)

Focus has unveiled its first dedicated gravel bike, opting for the strapline "this bike is made to lose", in a sentiment that takes mock aim at controversy, but of course really embodies the "adventure" ideal that has been quite so attractive to cyclists over the last year.

Focus' Atlas takes its name from the North African mountains it was designed to do combat with, thought of course it'll carry you over your local trails and roads, too. The brand says it's "ready for speed, but not for world records, really made for long distances."

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