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2025 Focus

IZALCO MAX 9.7

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

€5,999($6,980)
Weight16.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra, Ultegra Di2
Power Meter4iiii Precision
BrakesShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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41 mph

IZALCO MAX 9.7

40 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
XXS

5'1" – 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" – 6'9"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'9", size MD, Just right
  • 6'0", size LG, Just right
  • 6'4", size Xl, Just right
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Reviews
BikeRadar
Focus Izalco Max 9.8 review | Race Bike of the Year winner

May 2024 · Simon von Bromley

No longer in the WorldTour, but still worthy

Highs

  • Elegant design that balances speed and practicality

  • Great handling

  • Good spec for the money

Lows

  • No power meter included

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Velo
The 2024 Focus Paralane Looks Identical to the Izalco Max, but Prioritizes Comfort Over Efficiency

Dec 2023 · Jessie-May Morgan

The 2024 Focus Paralane mirrors the Izalco Max silhouette, combining its NACA tube shapes with a compliance-prioritizing carbon layup for endurance comfort.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
First ride review: FOCUS IZALCO MAX G4 2024 – The need for speed?

Oct 2023 · Martin Staffa

All new and built for speed? With the IZALCO MAX G4 2024, FOCUS present a modern, speed-hungry bike. But is speed alone enough for a top-class road bike?

Highs

  • Racing look and feel

  • Good level of compliance

  • Suitable for indoor trainers

  • Discreet branding

Lows

  • Fully integrated cockpit would better realise the bike’s aero aspirations

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

MAX technology carbon, disc, 142x12 mm thru axle, flat mount 160/140 mm

BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

Colors: Silver; Black

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Pressfit Road BB86

Headset

ACROS IS 52/ IS52 (ICR), FOCUS integrated C.I.S.

Handlebar

Reserve One-Piece Cockpit, carbon, 75 mm, 125 mm, 6°, -6°

Saddle

fi'zi:k Vento Antares R5

Seatpost

FOCUS Aero Carbon, D-shape, set-back: 0 mm: XXS-L, 15mm: XL-XXL

Type: Rigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150

Crank

Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100, with 4iiii Precision Power Meter, 52/36T

Power Meter

Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100, with 4iiii Precision Power Meter, 52/36T

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170

Cassette

Shimano CS-R8101, 11-34T

Chain

Shimano CN-M8100

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 | -

Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Reserve 40|44 Road, carbon, rim height: front 40 mm, rear: 44 mm, width: front: 25.5-622, rear: 25-622

Tires

Vittoria Corsa N.EXT wide, tubeless ready, 29-622 | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT wide, tubeless ready, 29-622

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT-CL800, front: 160 mm / rear: 160 mm

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