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Focus · model family
Focus Izalco Max
2 variants by frame grade. Compare them part by part below.
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- 7.1 kg15.7 lb
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- 3/7
Generations
What changed from one generation to the next. Useful when you're weighing a used bike against a new one.
2023-10
Izalco Max G4
- Truncated NACA tube shapes; 6.6 W less drag at 45 km/h than the previous Izalco Max (Focus)
- 9-series frame 865 g in size M, 56 g lighter than before
- More exposed seatpost for flex and comfort
- Tyre clearance up to 30 mm
- Head angle 0.5° steeper, slightly lower stack and shorter reach (size M)
Variants side by side
Each variant is shown with its first complete build. Pick other builds on the compare page.
| 8 series (G4) | 9 series (G4) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Focus | Focus |
| Build | Izalco Max 8.9 | Izalco Max 9.9 |
| Build notes | Colours Red and Black. Claimed weight in size M without pedals. EUR price from Focus's German shop. No power meter. | Colour Grey. Claimed weight without pedals. EUR price from Focus's German shop; the UK shop lists the bike without a price. |
| Price (MSRP) | €4,299€4,299€4,299 | €8,499€8,499€8,499 |
| Bike weight | 8.2 kg18.1 lb | 7.1 kg15.7 lb |
| Weight measured on size | M | M |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Generation | 4th generation (G4), 8 series | 4th generation (G4), 9 series |
| Launched | 2023-10 | 2023-10 |
| Discipline | Aero road | Aero road |
| UCI legal | Yes | Yes |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 73 | 80 |
| Aero | 68 | 80 |
| Frame | 70 | 88 |
| Components | 58 | 82 |
| Fit | 74 | 72 |
| Practicality | 72 | 66 |
| Price | 100 | 80 |
| Weight | 72 | 94 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon ('MAX technology', 8 series) | Carbon ('MAX technology', 9 series) |
| Fork material | Carbon (same fork on the 8 and 9 series) | Carbon (same fork on the 8 and 9 series) |
| Frame weight | 1,050 g2.31 lb | 865 g30.5 oz |
| Weight measured on | Frame, as listed on Focus's 8-series product pages (size not stated) | Frame, size M (9 series), as reported by BikeRadar from Focus's launch figures; Focus's product pages list 865 g without a size |
| Max system weight | 110 kg242.5 lb | 110 kg242.5 lb |
| Frame sizes | XXS (470), XS (500), S (520), M (540), L (560), XL (580), XXL (610) | XXS (470), XS (500), S (520), M (540), L (560), XL (580), XXL (610) |
| Colours | Red or Black (8.9), Black or Blue (8.8), Grey (8.7) | Grey (9.9), Purple (9.8), Black or Silver (9.7) |
| Also available as | Izalco Max 9 series with a lighter carbon frame (865 g claimed) and a one-piece Reserve cockpit | Izalco Max 8 series with a heavier carbon frame (1,050 g claimed) |
| UCI frame approval | On the UCI list of approved framesets as 'IZALCO MAX G4' (code DCW-IZ06) and 'IZALCO MAX G4 V2' (code DCW-IZ07), both approved 7 Jul 2021 in sizes XXS-XXL (7) (UCI list version 2026.10.02); the list doesn't say which entry is the 8 series. Focus says every Izalco Max complies with UCI rules and carries the sticker | On the UCI list of approved framesets as 'IZALCO MAX G4' (code DCW-IZ06) and 'IZALCO MAX G4 V2' (code DCW-IZ07), both approved 7 Jul 2021 in sizes XXS-XXL (7) (UCI list version 2026.10.02); the list doesn't say which entry is the 9 series |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Hydraulic disc, flat mount (160 mm front, 140 mm rear mount; 160/160 mm rotors fitted) | Hydraulic disc, flat mount (160 mm front, 140 mm rear mount) |
| Max rotor size | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Max tire width | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Bottom bracket standard | BB86 press-fit (SRAM DUB86 PF41 / Shimano Pressfit BB86 as built) | BB86 press-fit (86.5 mm) |
| Front axle | — | 12x100 thru-axle (117 mm, M12x1.75) |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle | 12x142 thru-axle (169 mm, M12x1.75) |
| Drivetrain compatibility | All road groupsets, electronic or mechanical; designed for 2x but 1x is possible | All road groupsets, electronic or mechanical; designed for 2x but 1x is possible |
| Mechanical shifting possible | Yes | Yes |
| 1x compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Max chainring | — | 54T |
| Front derailleur mount | — | Braze-on, not removable |
| Cable routing | Internal through the Focus C.I.S. headset system | Internal through the Focus C.I.S. headset system |
| Electronic battery location | — | Internal battery mount |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Cockpit | Focus C.I.S. 2.0 integrated aluminium stem with a separate alloy Road Bar; cables run internally through the C.I.S. headset | One-piece Reserve carbon bar and stem on the MY2026 9-series builds (earlier and 8-series bikes use the Focus C.I.S. aluminium stem with a separate bar) |
| Seatpost type | Focus Aero Carbon D-shape seatpost; 0 mm setback on XXS-L and 15 mm on XL-XXL | Focus Aero Carbon D-shape seatpost, internal clamp; 0 mm setback on XXS-L and 15 mm on XL-XXL |
| Fit notes | Each size comes with one stem length and bar width (80-120 mm stem, 380-420 mm bar). The C.I.S. stem comes in 70-120 mm lengths and can be swapped through a dealer without removing cables; spacers can be moved above the stem to lower the front. | Dealers supply the Reserve cockpit in the stock size for each frame (80-120 mm stem, 380-420 mm bar); Focus says Reserve will sell further combinations, some with narrower bars. Bikes ship with 35 mm of spacers. The C.I.S. stem comes in 70-120 mm lengths and can be swapped without removing cables. A 0 mm setback seatpost also comes in a 400 mm length. |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Manufacturer aero claims | — | 6.6 W less drag at 45 km/h than the previous Izalco Max, about 1:45-1:47 quicker over 45 km (launch figures as reported by BikeRadar and Gran Fondo) |
| Testing method | — | CFD and wind tunnel (BikeRadar) |
| Tube profile | — | Truncated NACA-shaped tubes |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Headset bearings | Acros IS52 top and bottom (integrated C.I.S.) | Acros IS52 top and bottom (integrated C.I.S.) |
| Derailleur hanger | — | Focus-specific hanger; a Shimano direct-mount hanger is also listed |
| Maintenance | Disc mounts are flat mount 160 mm front and 140 mm rear; Focus fits 160/160 mm rotors. | Disc mounts are flat mount 160 mm front and 140 mm rear (160 mm rotors stock on larger sizes). No mounts for mudguards or racks. |
| Proprietary parts | C.I.S. stem and headset parts, D-shape seatpost, derailleur hanger | Reserve one-piece cockpit, C.I.S. stem and headset parts, D-shape seatpost, derailleur hanger |
| Frame warranty | 6-year warranty on the carbon frame and fork for the original owner (2 years on paint) | 6-year warranty on the carbon frame and fork for the original owner (2 years on paint) |
| Sold via | Through Focus dealers, and online from Focus in some countries (e.g. Germany) | Through Focus dealers, and online from Focus in some countries (e.g. Germany) |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 |
| Launched | 2025 · current generation | 2021 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | Yes | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270 |
| Notes | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Chainrings | 48/35 | 52/36 |
| Crank lengths available | 165 mm (XXS-XS), 170 mm (S-L), 172.5 mm (XL), 175 mm (XXL) | 165 mm (XXS-XS), 170 mm (S-L), 172.5 mm (XL), 175 mm (XXL) |
| Power meter | — | 4iiii Precision |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB PF86 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Standard | BB86 press-fit | BB86 press-fit |
| Front derailleur | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival XG-1250 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Range | 10-36 | 11-34 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival E1 | Shimano CN-M9100 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake calipers | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | Hydraulic disc, flat mount |
| Rotors | SRAM Paceline | Shimano RT-CL900 |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 140 mm |
| Mount | — | Center Lock |
| Notes | — | 160 mm rear on XL-XXL |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | Reserve 40|44 Road | DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut |
| Front rim depth | 40 mm | 55 mm |
| Rear rim depth | 44 mm | 55 mm |
| Internal rim width | 25 mm | 22 mm |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Notes | Internal width 25.5 mm front, 25 mm rear | — |
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR | Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR |
| Tire width | 29 mm | 28 mm |
| Notes | Listed by Focus as Corsa N.EXT wide, tubeless ready | — |
| Cockpit | ||
| Handlebar | Focus Road Bar | Reserve One-Piece Cockpit |
| Type | — | One-piece bar and stem |
| Integrated stem | — | Yes |
| Widths available | 380 mm (XXS-S), 400 mm (M-L), 420 mm (XL-XXL) | 380 mm (XXS-S), 400 mm (M-L), 420 mm (XL-XXL); stem 80-120 mm by size |
| Bar reach | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Bar drop | 116 mm | 125 mm |
| Flare | 4° | 6° |
| Material | Aluminium | Carbon |
| Weight | — | 330 g11.6 oz |
| Notes | 31.8 mm clamp | Focus quotes 330 g raw. The spec list gives a -6° stem angle, Focus's FAQ -10°. |
| Stem | Focus C.I.S. 2.0 | — |
| Stem length | 80-120 mm by size | — |
| Notes | Integrated C.I.S. stem, -8°, with Garmin/Wahoo computer mount | — |
| Headset | Acros IS52/IS52 (ICR), FOCUS C.I.S. | Acros IS52/IS52 (ICR), FOCUS C.I.S. |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Fizik Vento Antares R5 | Fizik Vento Antares R1 Lite |
| Seatpost | Focus Aero Carbon D-shape | Focus Aero Carbon D-shape |
| Offset / setback | 0 mm (XXS-L), 15 mm (XL-XXL) | 0 mm (XXS-L), 15 mm (XL-XXL) |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
| Stack | 500–611 mm19.7–24.1″ | 500–611 mm19.7–24.1″ |
| Reach | 370–420 mm14.6–16.5″ | 370–420 mm14.6–16.5″ |
| Seat tube angle | 73–75° | 73–75° |
| Head tube angle | 70–73° | 70–73° |
| Head tube length | 90–195 mm3.5–7.7″ | 90–195 mm3.5–7.7″ |
| Effective top tube | 505–607 mm19.9–23.9″ | 505–607 mm19.9–23.9″ |
| Seat tube length | 455–585 mm17.9–23″ | 455–585 mm17.9–23″ |
| Chainstay | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 975–1,033 mm38.4–40.7″ | 975–1,033 mm38.4–40.7″ |
| BB drop | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ |
| Fork length | 371.5 mm14.6″ | 371.5 mm14.6″ |
| Fork offset | 46 mm1.8″ | 46 mm1.8″ |
| Standover | 746–857 mm29.4–33.7″ | 746–857 mm29.4–33.7″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | 165–175 mm6.5–6.9″ | 165–175 mm6.5–6.9″ |
| Stem length | 80–120 mm3.1–4.7″ | 80–120 mm3.1–4.7″ |
| Handlebar width | 380–420 mm15–16.5″ | 380–420 mm15–16.5″ |
Geometry overlay
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