FOCUS IZALCO MAX 9.6 DISC ROAD BIKE 2021

With aero race geometry, the Focus Izalco Max 9.6 Disc Road Bike offers a seriously fast and direct ride character. Stiff Ultra High Modulus carbon fibres give rigidity where necessary, providing class-leading power transfer and an ultralight frame weight of just 890 grams. Designed in the wind tunnel, the Izalco oozes aero features, with each individual tube being optimised for minimal resistance. Through the use of Focus' C.I.S stem, cables are fully integrated, giving the Izalco a clean, aerodynamic cockpit.

Handling is sharp and responsive without feeling nervous, providing excellent feedback when you decide to put the power down. The 9.6 is specified with the 48mm deep DT Swiss ARC 1450 wheelset for reduced rotational weight, further lending to the Izalco’s reactive nature. Focus’s Rapid Axle Technology (R.A.T) combines the speed of a quick-release with the stability and stiffness of a thru-axle.

For added compliance, a 15mm offset seatpost is supplied to increase comfort. To compensate for this the seat tube has been moved forward to keep the rider in a race position, decreasing the effective offset to only 2mm. Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting keeps the gear changes crisp and precise, rounding off an excellent race-ready package.

HIGHLIGHTS

Aero race geometry with sharp, responsive handling

Max lightweight carbon structure optimised in the wind tunnel

Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic groupset

Focus C.I.S cable integration for a clean cockpit

Easton EC90 aero carbon bars

R.A.T quick-release floating axle technology

48mm deep DT Swiss ARC 1450 carbon wheelset

SPECIFICATION

Frame      Focus Max technology carbon, disc, BB86, 142x12mm thru-axle, R.A.T Evo technology, electronic shifting only, flat mount 160mm, internal cable routing

Fork         Focus Max technology carbon, integrated, disc, 100x12mm R.A.T thru-axle, R.A.T Evo technology, flat mount 160/140mm, internal brake cable routing

Headset                Acros, IS 52/40-IS52/42

Bottom Bracket  Shimano Pressfit Road BB86

Stem                       Focus Izalco Max custom, carbon, integrated cable routing, 31.8mm, -15 degree

Handlebar              Easton EC90 Aero, carbon, drop 125mm, reach 80mm

Bar Tape                 Focus Bartape SL

Front Brake        Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc

Rear Brake          Shimano Ultegra R8070, hydraulic disc

Brake Levers      Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8070

Front Derailleur                Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050

Rear Derailleur  Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, 11-speed

Shift Levers        Shimano Ultegra R8070, Di2, 11-speed

Chain                   Shimano CN-HG701, 11-speed

Cassette              Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-30t, 11-speed

Crankset              Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36t

Front Wheel       Rim - DT Swiss ARC 1450 622/17 disc / Hub - 12x100mm

Rear Wheel        Rim - DT Swiss ARC 1450 622/17 disc / Hub - 12x142mm

Front Tyre           Vittoria Corsa, 700 x 25C, Folding, Clincher

Rear Tyre             Vittoria Corsa, 700 x 25C, Folding, Clincher

Saddle                  Prologo Dimension

Seatpost              Focus Aero Carbon, D-shape, 350mm, set-back 15mm

Pedals                 Available to be purchased separately

Claimed Manufacturers Weight      7.85kg