Focus IZALCO MAX 9.9
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The 2024 IZALCO MAX 9.9 from Focus is a road bike equipped with state-of-the-art technology and high-quality components. With a price tag of EUR 8999, this model offers an impressive combination of lightness, stiffness and aerodynamic efficiency. The frame is made of MAX technology carbon and features integrated cable routing and a flat-mount brake mount for disc brakes. The frame is designed for a maximum load of 110kg and the total weight of the bike is just 7kg, making it one of the lighter models on the market.
The braking system consists of Shimano BR-R9270 disc brakes with a uniform disc size of 160 mm both front and rear, which ensures reliable braking performance. The shifting group is the electronic Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250, which offers precise and fast shifting performance with 12 gears. The crankset and sprocket are also part of the Dura-Ace series, complemented by the Shimano XTR CN-M9100 chain.
The fork is also made of carbon and supports the integrated cable routing, which improves the aerodynamic profile of the bike. The handlebar is an Easton EC70 Aero made of carbon, which has a reach of 80 mm and a drop of 125 mm for a comfortable and efficient riding position. The stem is a FOCUS C.I.S. 2.0 made of aluminium, equipped with a mount for Garmin or Wahoo devices.
The wheels are the DT Swiss ERC1400 carbon wheelset with a height of 45 mm, which together with the Vittoria Corsa Next TLR tyres in size 28-622 ensure excellent road holding. The saddle is the fi'zi:k Vento Argo R5 model, mounted on a FOCUS Aero Carbon seatpost with D-Shape profile.
The geometry of the IZALCO MAX 9.9 is designed for performance, with a reach of 420 mm, a stack of 611 mm and a top tube length of 607 mm. The head tube angle is 73 degrees, as is the seat tube angle, which enables a balanced riding position. Other dimensions such as the chainstay length of 410 mm and the wheelbase of 1033 mm contribute to the stability and manoeuvrability of the bike. With a crank length of 175 mm and a standover height of 857 mm, the IZALCO MAX 9.9 is ideal for ambitious road cyclists who are looking for a high-performance, high-quality bike.