2018 Focus

IZALCO RACE Dura Ace

A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.

FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetDura-Ace
BrakesRim
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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
IZALCO RACE Dura Ace
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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Reviews
Cyclist
Focus Izalco Max review

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

Highs
  • Acceleration

  • Light weight

  • Position adjustability

Lows
  • Twitchy handling

  • Some compromised characteristics

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Gran Fondo Magazine
FOCUS IZALCO MAX 9.8 2019 review

Apr 2019 · Benjamin Topf

According to FOCUS, the IZALCO MAX 9.8 2019 is more than just a fast bike. The engineers have packed their new racer with numerous innovative features.

Highs
  • Efficiency

  • Speed

  • Cool look

Lows
  • Front-end is too sketchy

  • Low level of comfort

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Cycling Weekly
Focus Izalco Max 8.7

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

Highs
  • Comfortable

  • Great looks

Lows
  • Heavy and sluggish wheels

  • Cables rattle in the frame

  • Value

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road.cc
Focus Izalco Race Carbon Sora

Jan 2018 · Stu Kerton

An awesome carbon fibre frameset that gives a grin-inducing ride, backed up with solid components

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VeloNews
Buyer's Guide 2017: Focus Izalco Max

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

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BikeRadar
Focus Izalco Max Disc Dura-Ace Mix review

May 2016 · Warren Rossiter

Handling, comfort, and speed all to the max. Buy if you've got a sizeable chunk of change to spend, and want to invest prudently in a high-value and bang-up-to-date superbike

Highs
  • Superb all round ride, value packed too

Lows
  • Nothing of real note

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Bicycling
Tested: The Lively Focus Izalco Max Ultegra

Mar 2016 · Matt Phillips

This sleeper of a race bike just might be one of the very best out there

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon SL, caliper, Pressfit 86 BB, 130 mm quick release dropouts, internal brake cable routing

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Carbon, caliper, 100 mm quick release

Bottom Bracket

BB86/BB92, press-fit

Stem

BBB Deluxe, aluminium, 31.8mm, +/- 7 degree

Handlebar

BBB Deluxe, Aluminium, drop: 125mm, reach: 70mm

Seatpost

BBB CPX Plus, Carbon, 27,2mm, 350mm, set-back: 20mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura Ace R9100, 11-speed, short cage

Crank

2x

Shifters

Mechanical shifting

Brakes

Shimano Dura Ace R9100, caliper

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Dura Ace R9100

Wheels
Rims

Mavic Ksyrium Black, quick release, aluminium, 100/130 mm, 18/20 spokes, 17 mm inner rim width

Tires

Continental Ultra Sport II, 700 x 25C, Folding

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