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IZALCO MAX Disc RED eTAP
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and sram red hydraulic disc brakes.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'9"
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Summary
The Focus Izalco is a race-oriented bike that excels in acceleration, handling, and efficiency, with a design that balances aerodynamics and comfort. It's praised for its lightweight frame, aggressive geometry, and value, though some models suffer from heavy wheels and twitchy handling. The bike is often compared to high-end competitors like the Cannondale SuperSix and Scott Addict, highlighting its competitive edge in the race category.
Lightweight and efficient frame
Aggressive race geometry
Good value for high-performance components
Aero optimised design
Comfortable ride quality
Twitchy handling in some models
Heavy wheels on certain builds
Limited compliance on rough surfaces
Some models lack internal cable routing
The new design will save you 1.5 mins over 50km when riding at 200 watts.
Cycling Weekly‘each element of the frame has a purpose’
CyclistA great value spec and well-sorted ride make the Izalco Race an ideal first fast road bike
BikeRadarThe FOCUS IZALCO MAX 9.8 is a powerful sprinting-machine packed with innovative details and a fresh look.
Gran Fondo MagazineThis bike might be one of the best values in our Buyer’s Guide.
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Jul 2019 · Robin Wilmott
The Izalco Max looks like a race bike, feels like a race bike, and goes like the wind
Clean lines, racy wheelset, great all-round performance
Compact chainset, whistling front end, noisy freehub
May 2017 · William Tracy
This bike might be one of the best values in our Buyer’s Guide. This is a race-ready bike for under $4,000 that doesn’t skimp anywhere: a full Ultegra
Apr 2016 · Robin Schmitt
Disc brakes in the pro peloton: the jury is still out. If yes or no, maybe the Focus Izalco Max Disc can tell us. Read the review to get a complete overview
Mar 2016 · Matt Phillips
This sleeper of a race bike just might be one of the very best out there
Feb 2016 · David Arthur @davearthur
Fast and very comfortable disc-equipped race bike
Nov 2015 · Henry Robertshaw
A bike that shows why disc brakes belong on road bikes
Lightweight despite the discs
Balanced, precise handling
Assured braking
Stiff bottom braket
Very comfortable
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Sep 2015 · Jordan Gibbons
Focus lays claim that the Izalco Max Disc is the lightest production disc-brake road bike in the world.
| Frame | MAX technology carbon, disc, PF30 BB, 142x12 mm through axle, RAT Evo technology, Di2 ready, flat mount 140 mm, internal brake cable routing BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Izalco MAX Disc, 12 x 100 mm thru axle, R.A.T, carbon |
| Bottom Bracket | PF30, press-fit |
| Stem | Easton EA90 |
| Handlebar | Easton EC90 Aero, carbon, drop: 125mm, reach: 80mm |
| Seatpost | BBB FlyPost SP-131, 27,2mm, carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Red eTAP |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Red |
| Brakes | SRAM Red Type: SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Red eTap |
| Rims | SRAM ZIPP302 622/17 DISC CENTER Front:STECK12 100 Rear:STECK12 142 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix SL, 25-622 |
First added April 22
Last updated April 22
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