BIKERADAR
The IZALCO MAX 9.8 is an excellent all-rounder with plenty of speed, confident handling and a good spec.
Če iščete ultra lahko, agilno in agresivno kolo je Focus Izalco Max prava izbira. Aerodinamične oblike z lahkim karbonskim okvirjem, karbonsko sedežno oporo in elegantno vdelanimi kabli so vse kar moderna cestna kolesa potrebujejo. Da bi dosegli najboljšo kombinacijo aerodinamike in nizke teže so Focus-ovi inženirji pod drobnogled vzeli vsako cev posebej in jo optimizirali v vetrovniku, vse skupaj pa je odobril inštutu NACA. Rezultat je kombinacija aerodinamike in nizke teže v popoponem razmerju. Visoko-kakovostna, ultra toga karbonska vlakna na Max-ovem okvirju dosežejo zavidljivo nizko težo 865g (okvir) in 400g aero vilica.
Notranja napeljava kablov v krmilo in krmilno oporo, togost in skladnost na ravno pravšnjih mestih ter zanesljiv bezžični prestavni sistem Shimano Ultegra Di2, ki se ponaša še z natančnim prestavljanjem so zagotovo lastnosti vrhunskih cestnih koles. Od različnih materialov do drugačne vilice je bil izdatno preverjen vsak korak za zagotovitev optimalne vožnje. Rezultat je takojšnja odzivnost in optimalen prenos moči. Izalco Max je opremljen z disk zavorami, ki ponujajo vrhunsko zaviranje in modulacijo, delujejo izredno dobro tudi v deževnem vremenu, pri tem pa je njihova teža zanemarljiv kompromis. Tako boste dosegli večjo kontrolo, hitrost in samozavest.
| OKVIR: | MAX technology carbon, disc, BB86, 142x12 mm thru axle, flat mount 160/140 mm, internal cable routing |
| VILICA: | MAX technology carbon, integrated cable routing, disc, 100x12 mm, flat mount |
| PRESTAVNO RAZMERJE: | spredaj: 52/36, zadaj: 11-30 |
| PRESTAVNA ROČICA: | Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, 12-speed |
| ZAVORE: | Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 |
| PREDNJI MENJALNIK: | Shimano 105 R 7100 |
| ZADNJI MENJALNIK: | Shimano Ultegra Di2, RD-R8150, 12-speed |
| GONILKA: | Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100, 12-speed |
| KRMILO: | Easton EC70 Aero, carbon, drop: 125 mm, reach: 80 mm |
| OPORA KRMILA: | FOCUS C.I.S. 2.0 integrated, 31.8 mm, aluminium, with Garmin / Wahoo-Mount |
| SEDEŽ: |
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| SEDEŽNA OPORA: | FOCUS Aero Carbon, D-shape, 350 mm, set-back: 15 mm |
| PLAŠČI: | Vittoria Corsa, Next TLR, 28-622, Folding |
| OBROČNIKI: | DT Swiss ERC1600, carbon, 622-22, 12x100 mm / 12x142 mm, 45 mm height |
| TEŽA: | 7,75 kg |
We asked ourselves: What is the very essence of a road bike? Speed! Is that what the IZALCO MAX stands for? Absolutely yes! You being fast on an IZALCO MAX is what we are aiming for. Therefore everything about the IZALCO MAX is fast – uncompromisingly fast.
Where marginal gains count, we have made our fastest road bike ever! It is the perfect composition of aerodynamics, stiffness and weight for those who don't compromise on speed in any situation. With the IZALCO MAX, there are no slow rides. It is truly the essence of pace.

The IZALCO MAX 9.8 is an excellent all-rounder with plenty of speed, confident handling and a good spec.
Our engineers extensively played the crucial gains game to reach the next level of aero performance. The outcomes are highly aerodynamic, refined NACA shapes.
And there is more: a standard water bottle on the down tube is almost completely hidden from the wind with a minimal effect of only 0.3 W. Because unfortunately we all don’t have personal domestiques and need to carry water ourselves.
By saving 6.6 watts at 45 km/h, it is 1 min 47 seconds faster over a distance of 45 km compared to its predecessor.


Striking the perfect balance between stiffness and comfort is the pinnacle of frame design. A pinnacle we climbed particularly for this IZALCO MAX.
With a stiff bottom bracket and also a fork that is optimised for lateral stiffness, you get that extra power on the road.
We all know that confidence makes you ride faster. The IZALCO MAX is known for its great fit and playful character.
So, we protected those characteristics to carefully refine the geometry for easier cornering, especially at high speeds. This will boost your confidence and therefore how fast you want to push it.


Our C.I.S road system hides the cables below the stem. This provides a clean look and aerodynamic advantages. It also comes with an integrated bike computer mount for both Wahoo and Garmin.
You can even attach a light or action camera to the mount should you need it. To keep it simple to maintain you can easily dismount the handlebar stem unit to safely pack your IZALCO MAX in a bike case.
If you want to adjust your IZALCO MAX to your individual needs and your body, the seatpost with a 0mm offset provides new possibilities for bike fitting. In order to cater to as many riders as possible, the seatpost is available in two lengths, 350 and 400 mm. Further information on the different seatposts can be found below in the FAQ.
The following applies to all new models from model year 2026 onwards: The 0 mm offset seatpost is standard in sizes XXS, XS, S, M and L. Sizes XL and XXL come with the 15 mm offset seatpost. For all models produced and delivered before model year 2026, the 15 mm offset seatpost is standard on all sizes.
The IZALCO MAX is available in seven sizes. In combination with the stem, which we offer in six lengths from 70 to 120 mm, it really does have all the sizes for each and every one of you..
You can effortlessly switch to a shorter or longer version of the stem to dial in your fit – as well as adding and removing stem spacers without having to open any brake lines. All this enhances the customisability of the IZALCO MAX and how you can tailor it to your exact needs.


Frame weight is the result of many factors: aerodynamics, stiffness, layup and carbon fibres to just name a few. Change one of them, and the weight will most likely change – for better or worse. What does this mean? The IZALCO Max is not a road bike just for the Cols of this world.
Just as it is not a hyper aerodynamic time trial bike. It is as light as possible while achieving our high goals in terms of aerodynamics, stiffness and carbon fibre quality. This results in a frame weight of 865 g for the 9. series and 1050 g for the 8. series each for frame size M with an additional 400 g for the fork.
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
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| Size in mm | 470 | 500 | 520 | 540 | 560 | 580 | 610 | |
| Handlebar width | 400 | 400 | 400 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 440 | |
| Stem length | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 110 | 120 | 120 | |
| Crank length | 165 | 165 | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175 | 175 | |
| Seatpost length | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| A | Seat tube length | 455 | 475 | 495 | 515 | 535 | 555 | 585 |
| B | Top tube length | 505 | 517 | 530 | 543 | 568 | 582 | 607 |
| C | Head angle (°) | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72.5 | 72.5 | 73 | 73 |
| D | Seat angle (°) | 75 | 74.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73 | 73 |
| E | Chainstay length | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
| F | Bottom bracket drop | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| G | Head tube length | 90 | 100 | 115 | 135 | 155 | 175 | 195 |
| H | Fork length | 371.5 | 371.5 | 371.5 | 371.5 | 371.5 | 371.5 | 371.5 |
| I | Fork offset | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| J | Wheelbase | 975 | 976 | 975 | 979 | 1004 | 1008 | 1033 |
| K | Stack | 500 | 513 | 531 | 552 | 571 | 592 | 611 |
| L | Reach | 370 | 375 | 378 | 380 | 399 | 401 | 420 |
| M | Standover height | 746 | 762 | 778 | 795 | 814 | 835 | 857 |

* Prikazane komponente so simbolične in se lahko razlikujejo od dejanske opreme izbranega modela.