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IZALCO MAX 9.8
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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€6,799($7,911)| Weight | 17.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Force, Force eTap |
| Power Meter | Force AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'1" – 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"
🐐 Estimated
- 5'9", size MD, Just right
- 6'0", size LG, Just right
- 6'4", size Xl, Just right
May 2024 · Simon von Bromley
No longer in the WorldTour, but still worthy
Elegant design that balances speed and practicality
Great handling
Good spec for the money
No power meter included
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.
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?
Racing look and feel
Good level of compliance
Suitable for indoor trainers
Discreet branding
Fully integrated cockpit would better realise the bike’s aero aspirations
| Frame | MAX technology carbon, disc, 142x12 mm thru axle, flat mount 160/140 mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Purple |
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| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB86, PF41 |
| 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 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS E1, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Crank | SRAM Force, with AXS Power Meter, 48/35T |
| Power Meter | SRAM Force, with AXS Power Meter, 48/35T |
| Shifters | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1270, 10-33T |
| Chain | SRAM Force E1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Force E1 | - Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss ARC 1600 Dicut, carbon, rim height: 55 mm, width: 22-622 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa Pro, tubeless ready, 28-622 | Vittoria Corsa Pro, tubeless ready, 28-622 |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Paceline, front: 160 mm / rear: 140 mm (Size XXS-L), 160 mm (Size XL-XXL) |
First added May 2
Last updated May 30