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
