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IZALCO MAX RED eTap
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and sram red rim brakes.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM RED Rim |
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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Oct 2019 · James Spender
Does well to blend aero design with classic road bike attributes, albeit this means it much more Jack of all trades than true master
Acceleration
Light weight
Position adjustability
Twitchy handling
Some compromised characteristics
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
Nov 2018 · Paul Norman
Tech Deputy Ed Rupert Radley tests the Focus Izalco Max and finds it a good looking and fast frame that's hampered by a poor specification
Comfortable
Great looks
Heavy and sluggish wheels
Cables rattle in the frame
Value
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
| Frame | MAX technology carbon, caliper, PF30BB, 130 mm quick release dropouts, Di2 ready, external brake cable routing BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | MAX technology carbon, caliper, 100 mm quick release |
| Bottom Bracket | PF30, press-fit |
| Stem | Easton EA90, aluminium, 31.8mm, +/- 10 degree |
| Handlebar | Easton EC90 Aero, carbon, drop: 125mm, reach: 80mm |
| Seatpost | BBB CPX Plus, Carbon, 27,2mm, 350mm, set-back: 20mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Red eTap, 11-speed, short cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | 2x |
| Shifters | Electric shifting |
| Brakes | SRAM Red Type: SRAM RED Rim |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Red eTap |
| Rims | ZIPP 302, quick release, carbon, 100/130 mm, 20/24 spokes, 17 mm inner rim width |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental GP4000S II, 700 x 25C, Folding |
First added April 22
Last updated April 22
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