Focus Paralane 8.8 Carbon Endurance Road Bike – SRAM Rival AXS | Matt & Gloss Black
Description
Fast on the Road. Comfortable for the Long Haul. Ready for Every Ride.
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The Focus Paralane 8.8 is a premium carbon endurance road bike built for riders who want speed, comfort and versatility in one beautifully engineered package. Whether you're chasing personal bests, tackling gran fondos, commuting through the week or exploring quieter backroads, the Paralane 8.8 is designed to perform wherever the ride takes you.
Featuring a lightweight carbon frame, SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12-speed wireless electronic shifting and a reliable DT Swiss E 1800 wheelset, the Paralane delivers confident handling, smooth ride quality and modern technology without compromise. Finished in a sleek Matt & Gloss Black colourway, it's equally at home on fast club rides, endurance events and all-day adventures.
Key Features
- Lightweight carbon endurance frame (approx. 1130g, size Medium)
- SRAM Rival eTap AXS wireless 2x12-speed groupset
- DT Swiss E 1800 wheelset
- Clearance for tyres up to 35mm
- Supplied with fast-rolling 32mm tyres
- Comfortable endurance geometry
- Standard 27.2mm seatpost
- Includes top tube bag and frame protection kit
- Fender compatible for year-round riding
- Approved system weight up to 120kg
Lightweight Carbon Performance Built for Endurance
At the heart of the Paralane 8.8 is a lightweight carbon frame engineered to deliver the perfect balance of efficiency, stability and comfort.
Weighing approximately 1130 grams (size Medium), the frame responds quickly under acceleration while remaining composed over rough roads and long distances. Its endurance-focused geometry reduces fatigue without sacrificing the responsive handling expected from a modern performance road bike.
Whether you're riding your local bunch ride or spending six hours in the saddle, the Paralane is built to keep you comfortable from start to finish.
SRAM Rival eTap AXS Wireless Shifting
The Paralane 8.8 features SRAM Rival eTap AXS, bringing fully wireless electronic shifting to every ride.
With crisp gear changes, intuitive controls and minimal maintenance, Rival AXS offers a premium riding experience that's both simple and incredibly reliable.
Benefits include:
- Fast, precise wireless shifting
- Clean cockpit with no shift cables
- Wide 2x12-speed gear range
- Easy personalisation through the SRAM AXS ecosystem
- Reliable performance in all weather conditions
Whether climbing steep gradients or accelerating on the flats, every shift feels effortless.
Ride Further with Wider Tyre Clearance
One of the Paralane's biggest strengths is its versatility.
With clearance for tyres up to 35mm, the bike is ready for far more than smooth bitumen. The supplied 32mm tyres provide excellent comfort and grip while maintaining the speed and efficiency expected from a high-performance road bike.
The extra tyre volume helps absorb road imperfections, making the Paralane an outstanding choice for:
- Endurance road riding
- Gran Fondos
- Mixed-surface routes
- Country roads
- Bike paths
- Long-distance training
It's a true all-road bike that encourages you to explore beyond perfectly paved roads.
Premium Components with Practical Design
The Paralane 8.8 is designed to make every ride easier, both on and off the bike.
A dependable DT Swiss E 1800 wheelset delivers smooth rolling performance and proven durability, while the standard 27.2mm seatpost makes bike fitting and future upgrades simple.
Focus has also included thoughtful extras that enhance everyday usability, including a top tube bag for easy access to ride essentials and frame protection stickers to help keep your bike looking its best.
For riders who continue through winter, the Paralane is also compatible with dedicated mudguards, making it an excellent year-round training and commuting bike.
Why Choose the Focus Paralane 8.8?
The Focus Paralane 8.8 is built for cyclists who want one bike capable of doing almost everything. Lightweight enough for spirited road rides, comfortable enough for all-day adventures and versatile enough to handle rougher roads, it strikes the perfect balance between performance and practicality.
With a premium carbon frame, SRAM Rival eTap AXS wireless shifting, DT Swiss wheels and generous tyre clearance, the Paralane 8.8 is ready for everything from weekend gran fondos to everyday training rides.
Important Delivery Information
To ensure your new bike arrives safely, we offer delivery via:
- Your nearest FedEx/TNT depot for collection, or
- A business address (non-residential addresses only).
Please note that complete bicycles cannot be delivered to residential home addresses.
Specifications
| Frameset | |
| Frame | Carbon technology frame, disc, BSA, 142x12 mm thru axle, flat mount 160/160 mm, internal cable routing |
| Fork | Paralane Carbon disc, integrated cable routing, disc, 100x12 mm, flat mount |
| Weight | 9.1 kg |
| Permissible System Weight | 120 kg |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1250, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival AXS, 12-speed |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival AXS, 12-speed |
| Ratio | front: 46/33, rear: 10-36 |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 |
| Brake System | |
| Brakes - Front & Rear | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed |
| Rotors | front: 160 mm / rear: 160 mm |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic |
| Wheelset | |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss E 1800, alloy, 622-22, 12x100 mm / 12x142 mm, 30 mm height |
| Tyres - Front & Rear | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro, 700 x 32C, Folding |
| Components | |
| Handlebar | BBB Basic, aluminium, drop: 125 mm, reach: 70 mm |
| Stem | FOCUS C.I.S. 2.0 integrated, 31.8 mm, aluminium |
| Headset | ACROS, IS 52/40-IS52/42 |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Groove SRX |
| Seat post | BBB Fly Post SP-135, 27,2mm, carbon, set-back: 15 mm |
* Subject to technical modification without notice. Errors and omissions excepted.
** Weight in size M, of standard specification and without pedals.
Geometry
| Sizing | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Size in mm | 480 | 510 | 540 | 570 | 600 | |
| Handlebar width | 400 | 400 | 420 | 420 | 440 | |
| Stem length | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 110 | |
| Crank length | 170 | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175 | |
| Seat post length | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| A | Seat tube length | 455 | 485 | 505 | 535 | 575 |
| B | Top tube length | 511 | 530 | 549 | 568 | 597 |
| C | Head angle (°) | 70.5 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72.5 |
| D | Seat angle (°) | 75 | 74.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73 |
| E | Chainstay length | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 |
| F | BB drop | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| G | Head tube length | 124 | 144 | 164 | 189 | 219 |
| H | Fork length | 382 | 382 | 382 | 382 | 382 |
| I | Fork offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| J | Wheelbase | 989 | 999 | 1004 | 1017 | 1036 |
| K | Stack | 535 | 556 | 579 | 603 | 633 |
| L | Reach | 368 | 376 | 383 | 389 | 403 |
| M | Stand over height | 747 | 762 | 779 | 795 | 814 |
Shipping
Professionally Built & Ready to Ride
Every bike is fully assembled by our qualified mechanics before it leaves our Prahran store in Victoria. We carefully lubricate all necessary components, tune the gears and brakes, and complete a full safety check to ensure everything is running perfectly.
Once your bike is dialled in, we securely repack it using recycled protective materials so it arrives in pristine condition.
When your new bike arrives, you’ll simply need to:
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Refit the handlebar
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Install the saddle/seat post
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Attach the front wheel
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Fit the pedals (if supplied)
It’s quick, straightforward, and gets you riding sooner.
Safe & Reliable Delivery
We prefer to use FedEx for all bicycle deliveries. In our experience, this is the most reliable and safest way to ship your new bike, giving you peace of mind from dispatch to delivery.
All orders are shipped from our Prahran, Victoria store.
Important Delivery Information
We can deliver your bike in one of the following ways:
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To your nearest FedEx/TNT depot for collection, or
-
To a business address (non-residential addresses only)
Please note: Bicycle deliveries are not available to residential home addresses.
If you’re unsure which option is best for you, our team is always happy to help arrange the smoothest delivery possible.
