DESCRIPTION
The Focus Izalco Max 9.7 is a high-performance aero race bike built around the lightweight MAX carbon frame, just 865g in size M. It pairs electronic Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12 shifting with a 4iiii power meter, a Reserve one-piece cockpit and Reserve 40|44 carbon wheels. For the ambitious New Zealand racer who wants near-flagship performance, it is a fast, precise and rewarding machine.
Key Features
- MAX aero carbon frame, just 865g in size M, with wind-tunnel NACA tube shapes
- Electronic Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12 shifting, 52/36T
- Integrated 4iiii Precision power meter
- Reserve 40|44 Road carbon wheelset
- Reserve one-piece carbon cockpit for clean aerodynamics
- Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes
- Vittoria Corsa N.EXT wide 29mm tubeless-ready tyres
- Light 7.5kg complete build
Who Is the Focus Izalco Max 9.7 For?
For the racer who wants aero, low weight, electronic shifting and a power meter at just below flagship level. The stiff bottom bracket and fork deliver every watt, and the bold geometry makes high-speed cornering effortless.
For New Zealand fast group rides, races and big climbs, the Izalco Max 9.7 is a serious performance bike with the data and carbon wheels to back up your ambitions.
Full Specifications
| Frame: | MAX technology carbon, disc, 142x12 mm thru axle, flat mount 160/140 mm |
| Shifter: | Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 |
| Front derailleur: | Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150 |
| Rear derailleur: | Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150, 12-speed |
| Cassette: | Shimano CS-R8101, 11-34T |
| Chain: | Shimano CN-M8100 |
| Crankset: | Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100, with 4iiii Precision Power Meter, 52/36T |
| Bottom bracket: | Shimano Pressfit Road BB86 |
| Handlebar: | Reserve One-Piece Cockpit, carbon, drop: 125 mm, reach: 75 mm, flare: 6°, stem angle: -6° |
| 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: | Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 |
| Disc brake rotors: | Shimano RT-CL800, 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: | 7.5 kg |
| Permissible system weight: | 110 kg |
PLU: 92960
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.




