Focus Mares Ultegra (2017)

The Focus Mares Ultegra is an all-conditions rocket that will blast you toward the podium. The Mares carbon frame is paired to a lightweight carbon fork for precise handling through rough, off-camber corners. The DT Swiss wheels are light and stiff for quick acceleration, and Schwalbe tires excel in wet grass and mud, maintaining grip while they shed muck. Shimano's legendary Ultegra drivetrain shifts smoothly—regardless of conditions—and gives you the right gear for whatever the course throws at you. Meanwhile, the Shimano hydraulic disc brakes provide nuanced control in all conditions. For added durability with low weight, a Fizik Antares R5 handlebar, CPX carbon stem, and CPX Plus carbon seatpost, along with a Fizik Antares saddle round out this killer build to give you a fast, mud-loving cyclocross rig.