Focus IZALCO MAX 8.9
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The IZALCO MAX 8.9 model from Focus from 2024 presents itself as a state-of-the-art road bike that impresses with its advanced technology and high-quality equipment. The frame of the bike is made of carbon and is equipped with a disc brake mount. The frame is designed for a BB86 bottom bracket mount and has a 142x12 mm thru axle as well as a flat mount for brake discs with a diameter of 160/140 mm. The internal cable routing ensures a tidy appearance and protects the cables from external influences. The permissible total weight of the bike is 110 kg, which makes it robust and durable.
The braking system of the IZALCO MAX 8.9 consists of Shimano 105 R7170 Di2 brakes, which are equipped with 160 mm brake discs at both the front and rear. These electronic brakes offer precise and reliable braking performance in all conditions. The shifting system is also from Shimano and is part of the R7150 Di2 series with 12 gears, which ensures smooth and efficient shifting performance. The front derailleur and shifters are also part of this series, which guarantees a standardised and powerful shifting system.
The bike is equipped with a MAX technology carbon fork, which also has integrated cable routing. The crankset consists of the Shimano 105 R7100, while the cassette is a Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100, both in the 12-speed version. The drivetrain is complemented by a Shimano Deore CN-M6100 chain, which is known for its durability.
The bike's handlebar is a BBB Basic made of aluminium with a drop of 125 mm and a reach of 70 mm, while the stem is an integrated FOCUS C.I.S. 2.0, also made of aluminium, with a length of 80 mm. This stem is equipped with a Garmin/Wahoo mount, which facilitates the integration of bike computers.
The tyres are Vittoria Rubino TLR in size 700 x 28C, foldable, and offer a good balance between speed and puncture resistance. The wheelset consists of Novatec R4 carbon wheels with a height of 45 mm and is equipped with a 12x100 mm axle at the front and a 12x142 mm axle at the rear.
The saddle is a Selle Royal Groove model mounted on a FOCUS Aero Carbon seatpost, which is D-shaped and has a set-back of 15 mm. In terms of geometry, the IZALCO MAX 8.9 offers a reach of 370 mm, a stack of 500 mm and a top tube length of 505 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees, while the seat tube angle is 75 degrees. The head tube length is 90 mm, the chainstay length is 410 mm and the bottom bracket is lowered by 72 mm. The fork pre-bend is 46 mm, the standover height is 746 mm and the crank length is 165 mm. The wheelbase of the bike measures 975 mm in total.
With a price tag of EUR 4799, the IZALCO MAX 8.9 offers excellent value for money for cyclists looking for a light, fast and technologically advanced road bike.