Focus JAM² SL Review | Bridging The Gap Between Full-Powered & Lightweight e-MTBs

As the spiritual successor to the original Focus JAM² that launched all the way back in 2016, the new JAM² SL represents a compelling evolution of the lightweight e-MTB genre thanks to its shape-shifting geometry and Fazua Ride 60 system.

Would it live up to our expectations and the reputation of its precursor? And how does it compare to the rapidly evolving competition? To find out, we got our hands on the new Focus JAM² SL to put to the test!

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Focus JAM² SL Video Review Contents

0:00 - Focus JAM² SL Overview
1:11 - Fazua Ride 60 Motor & Battery
1:53 - Focus JAM² Geometry & Sizing
2:36 - Focus JAM² Price & Specs
3:08 - Focus JAM² Weight
3:30 - On The Trail
4:06 - Strengths
5:54 - Range Testing
6:32 - Downsides
9:54 - Component Highs & Lows
10:52 - Focus JAM² vs The Competition
11:15 - Flow's Verdict

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[SzymonWawrzyniak]

Today i got a test ride on it and i've never had more fun on bike in my life.

[rydalnehro]

Bike is great as well, 430Wh battery was one of my deciding factors to pick up this bike. I had no issue with assistance, motor is powerfull, but after 500km torque sensor goes to no response. Replacing motor was not easy but relative quick, got new one direct from Fazua without any question (I was not first, obviously;). After next 500km I see noticeable wobble on crankset bearings (new motor). Charging battery outside bike: is get to used to it. Battery extender? Only in parallel universe.
I think this bike will suffer from lack quality assembly of drive unit.

[spinthatup]

Another awesome review Will. Currently looking at what to get next for a SL e-bike. Love that this has a removeable battery too!

[corance]

I would love to see a review on the gravity fsx boost comp eagle from bikes direct. I’ve noticed a lot of people buying them yet no professional reviews!

[MrFlapstick]

Without a external charge port I’m guessing this will not be compatible with a range extender if fazure actually bring it out

[sandycarmichael]

Hi Wil, great review as usual. The Jam2 SL does have some features which I'd really love on my Rise H15 like adjustable geo particularly headset cups to slacken hta and 10mm more travel on each end. I too queried why Focus omitted the ability to mullet it using the flip chip. Having rode a Whyte e180 and a Commencal Meta power Sx over in Rotorua and Queenstown respectively, im mullet curious as to what i could do with my rise- over fork and use offset bushing or maybe try the new cascade linkage? Do you think that a mullet set up and a taller front end would be the key to unlocking this bike's downhill potential?
Removable battery has pros and cons as you pointed out, I couldn't take the Rise to NZ, but can take it to Tassie on the Spirit 😊

[GglieS]

Did you complete the review of Santa Cruz Heckler SL?

[dmedved]

Thanks heaps for reviewing the jam 2 SL 9.9! It's been on the list of bikes in really keen on. How do you think it compares to the trance X elite 2? I'm also keen on it as with the battery out, the weight is well within capability of 20kg roof racks

[chrishurley]

Can you do a video on the Vam? Pleaasee

[NH]

If Specialized put a 400 ~ 450 w battery on Levo SL it would become unbeatable, I don't understand this 320W option on their part. With each review I see of bikes in this category, the Levo becomes

[fernandom]

what’s it’s like to ride without the battery?

[josemiguelbermudez]

A suggest a review on the transition relay

[MYMOUNTAIN_]

Rode this bike, however the full 29er, and cables through the stem, I bought the heckler SL, awesome bike.. The only complaints are the ring control feels cheap, the display is too simple needs a screen like the levo SL. I find the fazua drive unit has heaps of grunt considering, nothing like a full powered Bosch, but it's for a different purpose.

[lee.j]

Hi seems like a nice bike but I want to try a mullet, can you please review the norco e fluid when I comes out, It’s on there website now so should come out soon thanks

[brettmansfield]

Really not a fan of the bent looking top tube, thought it was an Orbea in the thumbnail.

[iffy_too]

Cables through the headset... I'm out.

[PPPYT]

I have this bike. The 210w range extender is not available after 2 years from the bike launch and at this point clearly they have technical issues and it will never be available. For the rest is a great bike but the extender story is a joke.

[jimsteinway]

Don’t like the e-bike frame set. Looks like a full on e-bike. That’s why I like the fuel EXe