DESCRIPTION
The Focus Izalco Max 8.9 brings the aero, wind-tunnel-developed Izalco Max platform to a more accessible build. The carbon frame uses the same fast NACA tube shapes, paired with a wireless SRAM Rival AXS electronic 2x12 groupset and Reserve 40|44 carbon wheels. Available in seven sizes, it is a fast, sharp-handling road bike for ambitious New Zealand riders.
Key Features
- Aero carbon frame (1,050g) with wind-tunnel NACA tube shapes
- SRAM Rival AXS electronic 2x12 shifting, 48/35T
- SRAM XG-1250 10-36T cassette
- Reserve 40|44 Road carbon wheelset
- SRAM hydraulic disc brakes
- Vittoria Corsa N.EXT wide 29mm tubeless-ready tyres
- Seven sizes plus six stem lengths for a precise fit
- 8.2kg
Who Is the Focus Izalco Max 8.9 For?
For the road rider who wants aero performance and electronic shifting without the flagship price. The stiff bottom bracket and fork deliver efficient power transfer, and the bold geometry makes fast cornering easy and confident.
For New Zealand fast rides and races, the wide fit range and carbon aero wheels make this a sharp, rewarding bike that scales to your ambitions.
Full Specifications
| Frame: | Carbon technology, disc, 142x12 mm thru axle, flat mount 160/140 mm |
| Shifter: | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
| Front derailleur: | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
| Rear derailleur: | SRAM Rival AXS E1, 12-speed |
| Cassette: | SRAM XG-1250, 10-36T |
| Chain: | SRAM Rival E1 |
| Crankset: | SRAM Rival E1, 48/35T |
| Bottom bracket: | SRAM DUB86, PF41 |
| Handlebar: | FOCUS Road Bar, alloy, 31.8 mm, drop: 116 mm, reach: 74 mm, flare: 4° |
| Stem: | FOCUS C.I.S. 2.0 integrated, -8°, with Garmin / Wahoo-Mount |
| Headset: | ACROS IS52/IS52 (ICR), FOCUS integrated C.I.S. |
| Saddle: | fi'zi:k Vento Antares R5 |
| Seatpost: | FOCUS Aero Carbon, D-shape, set-back: 0 mm (XXS-L), 15 mm (XL-XXL) |
| Brakes: | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
| Disc brake rotors: | SRAM Paceline, front: 160 mm / rear: 160 mm |
| Wheelset: | Reserve 40|44 Road, carbon, rim height: front 40 mm, rear 44 mm, width: front 25.5-622, rear 25-622 |
| Tyres (front | rear): | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT wide, tubeless ready, 29-622 | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT wide, tubeless ready, 29-622 |
| Weight: | 8.2 kg |
| Permissible system weight: | 110 kg |
PLU: 92964
SPECIFICATIONS
Please note that bike specifications may change from what is listed above if running substitution changes are made due to unavailability of parts. We highly recommend confirming the specifications of the bike at the time of purchase, especially if buying in-store.








