Focus Cayo Expert Compact 2010

So how do Focus keep this bike so appealing? Well new for 2010 Focus have added a Tapered Head Tube and latest BB30 bottom bracket system, along with last years extremely successful SSPS tubing system. So what does this all mean?

Tapered Head Tube: Using the now standard 1 1/8" steerer tube at the top and then enlarging the steerer as it goes towards the fork crown until it reaches an 1 1/4" results in a front end that follows every input you make and transfers as much power as possible through the frame.

BB30 Oversized Bottom Bracket: The oversized hollow chamber bottom bracket provides the option for a significant increase in chain stay size, this results in a much more efficient power transfer. BB30 also has the added benefit of a narrower Q-factor which provides a more natural pedal position and results in a further increase in stiffness.

SSPS: With the new Stable Stiffness Per Size system the FOCUS engineers have come up with a real stroke of genius. Until now all frame sizes had the same tube dimensions but with SSPS the tube dimensions are exactly tailored to the size of the bike. This means that no matter how tall you are, whether 1.6m or 2.2m, your Focus bike has the same ideal ride quality with consistent rigidity, suspension and strength per size.

Focus haven't cut any corners when it comes to component choice on the Expert either, you will find a plethora of well know components from top brands. The groupset used is Shimano's 2nd from top of range Ultegra 10 speed, which is matched to FSA's Energy Compact chainset (50/34). A Concept seat post and stem house a pair of FSA Vero Comp handlebars and a ProLogo Nago Pro saddle. Mavic's, ever popular all rounder Aksium wheelset are wrapped in a pair of 23mm wide Schwalbe Ultremo Evolution foldable tyres to round off this ready to ride package.