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Today’s Deals2018 Focus
IZALCO RACE Sora
A carbon frame race bike with mid-range components and shimano sora rim brakes.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Shimano Sora Rim |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
🐐 Estimated
- 5'7", size S, Just right
- 6'2", size XL, Just right
- 5'8", size MD, Just right
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
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.
Efficiency
Speed
Cool look
Front-end is too sketchy
Low level of comfort
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
Nov 2018 · Robin Wilmott
A great value spec and well-sorted ride make the Izalco Race an ideal first fast road bike. Buy if you want a sound introduction to swift(er) road cycling that can easily be improved over time
Race-bred handling, value, groupset, ride quality
Although competent, the wheels aren’t swift
Jan 2018 · Stu Kerton
An awesome carbon fibre frameset that gives a grin-inducing ride, backed up with solid components
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
Mar 2016 · Matt Phillips
This sleeper of a race bike just might be one of the very best out there
| Frame | Carbon SL, caliper, Pressfit 86 BB, 130 mm quick release dropouts, internal brake cable routing BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon, caliper, 100 mm quick release |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Stem | BBB Basic, aluminium, 31.8mm, +/- 7 degree |
| Handlebar | BBB Basic, Aluminium, drop: 125 mm, reach: 70mm |
| Seatpost | BBB Basic, Aluminium, 27,2mm, 350mm, set-back 20mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000, 9-speed, long cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | 2x |
| Shifters | Mechanical shifting |
| Brakes | Shimano Sora R3000, caliper Type: Shimano Sora Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora R3000 |
| Rims | Alex Rims ALX-210, quick release, aluminium, 100/130 mm, 20/24 spokes, 17 mm inner rim width |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Ultra Sport II, 700 x 25C |
First added April 22
Last updated April 22
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