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Focus · Mountain bike hardtail
A practical hardtail for everyday trails, commuting and weekend exploring.
$1,199.00
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The Focus Whistler 3.6 is a versatile aluminium hardtail with a wide-range Shimano Altus 3x9 drivetrain, suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes. With mounting points for a rack, mudguards, lights and a kickstand, it is equally at home on local trails and daily rides around town.
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Price
$1,199.00
Weight
14.9 kg
Drivetrain
Shimano Altus 3x9
Suspension travel
80 mm / 100 mm
The Whistler 3.6 is a straightforward mountain bike hardtail built around a durable 6061 aluminium frame. Its Shimano Altus 3x9 drivetrain gives you 27 gears, with a 40/30/22 crankset and 11–34 cassette to help manage everything from gentle paths to steeper climbs.
An SR Suntour NVX30 suspension fork takes the edge off uneven ground, while hydraulic disc brakes with a 180 mm front rotor and 160 mm rear rotor provide dependable control. The 2.25-inch tyres add useful grip and stability for park trails, gravel paths and everyday riding.
Choose the Whistler 3.6 if you want one bike that can move between trail riding and practical transport. Internal cable routing keeps the frame tidy and helps protect the cables, while mounting options for a pannier rack, mudguards, lights and kickstand make it easy to set up for commuting or utility riding.
A rider looking for an adaptable first mountain bike or dependable everyday hardtail for light off-road riding, commuting and weekend adventures.
Shimano Altus 3x9 drivetrain
The 27-speed setup gives you a broad range of gears for flatter rides, climbs and varied everyday routes.
SR Suntour NVX30 suspension fork
Suspension travel helps smooth rough paths and adds comfort when the surface becomes uneven.
Hydraulic disc brakes
Alhonga hydraulic disc brakes offer controlled braking, with a larger 180 mm rotor at the front.
Durable 6061 aluminium frame
The practical hardtail frame uses 6061 aluminium construction and is designed for everyday off-road and city riding.
2.25-inch tyres
The wide tyre format provides a stable contact patch for gravel, paths and light trail use.
Internal cable routing
Cables run through the down tube for a cleaner finish and better protection from external damage.
Everyday mounting options
Provision for a pannier rack, mudguards, lights and kickstand makes the bike easy to customise for commuting and practical riding.
FOCUS Whistler 3.6 2020 - A Trek Marlin 6 alternative for $600 - €600
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Focus is a German bicycle brand that began in 1993 and is known for performance-oriented bikes across road, gravel, mountain bike and e-bike categories. The brand develops its bikes in Stuttgart, where prototype testing is carried out close to its home base. Focus states that its bikes are assembled in Emstek, Germany, after testing beyond standard industry and legal requirements. Across the range, the brand presents itself around practical performance, rider-led development and a strong emphasis on real-world riding experience.
Focus · Mountain bike hardtail
A practical hardtail for everyday trails, commuting and weekend exploring.
$1,199.00
In stockWeight
14.9 kg
Drivetrain
Shimano Altus 3x9
Suspension travel
80 mm / 100 mm
Wheel size
29-inch / 27.5-inch
The Focus Whistler 3.6 is a versatile aluminium hardtail with a wide-range Shimano Altus 3x9 drivetrain, suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes. With mounting points for a rack, mudguards, lights and a kickstand, it is equally at home on local trails and daily rides around town.
The Whistler 3.6 is a straightforward mountain bike hardtail built around a durable 6061 aluminium frame. Its Shimano Altus 3x9 drivetrain gives you 27 gears, with a 40/30/22 crankset and 11–34 cassette to help manage everything from gentle paths to steeper climbs.
An SR Suntour NVX30 suspension fork takes the edge off uneven ground, while hydraulic disc brakes with a 180 mm front rotor and 160 mm rear rotor provide dependable control. The 2.25-inch tyres add useful grip and stability for park trails, gravel paths and everyday riding.
Choose the Whistler 3.6 if you want one bike that can move between trail riding and practical transport. Internal cable routing keeps the frame tidy and helps protect the cables, while mounting options for a pannier rack, mudguards, lights and kickstand make it easy to set up for commuting or utility riding.
A rider looking for an adaptable first mountain bike or dependable everyday hardtail for light off-road riding, commuting and weekend adventures.
Shimano Altus 3x9 drivetrain
The 27-speed setup gives you a broad range of gears for flatter rides, climbs and varied everyday routes.
SR Suntour NVX30 suspension fork
Suspension travel helps smooth rough paths and adds comfort when the surface becomes uneven.
Hydraulic disc brakes
Alhonga hydraulic disc brakes offer controlled braking, with a larger 180 mm rotor at the front.
Durable 6061 aluminium frame
The practical hardtail frame uses 6061 aluminium construction and is designed for everyday off-road and city riding.
2.25-inch tyres
The wide tyre format provides a stable contact patch for gravel, paths and light trail use.
Internal cable routing
Cables run through the down tube for a cleaner finish and better protection from external damage.
Everyday mounting options
Provision for a pannier rack, mudguards, lights and kickstand makes the bike easy to customise for commuting and practical riding.
FOCUS Whistler 3.6 2020 - A Trek Marlin 6 alternative for $600 - €600
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