FOCUS THRON 6.9

£3,099 / 29in / focus-bikes.com

There’s a moment in every reality cooking show where the contestant boldly explains to the judges that they have a unique take on food that blends two completely different cuisines. Such as Thai haggis, moules korma or some other twisted invention. And it’s at this point that the judge puts on a shocked face and explains that there’s a fine line between fusion and confusion before said contestant is booted off at the next elimination ceremony.

So to the Focus Thron 6.9; a trail bike that thinks it’s an adventure bike, or an adventure bike masquerading as a trail bike? I’m not quite sure which it is since the three-model range includes one fully equipped load lugger complete with rack, mudguards, kickstand and lights, alongside two more conventional options that promise to release your ‘inner child’ and allow you to ‘surf the trails’ at will. Certainly, judging by the photos and video