Focus Izalco Max
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Hey everybody,
i want to buy the Focus Izalco Max 3.0. Did anyone got a ride on it or have one? What's your opinion and experiences about it?
Any good/bad things about this bike is welcome.
Thanks
http://www.focus-bikes.com/gb/en/bikes/ ... ax-30.html
i want to buy the Focus Izalco Max 3.0. Did anyone got a ride on it or have one? What's your opinion and experiences about it?
Any good/bad things about this bike is welcome.
Thanks
http://www.focus-bikes.com/gb/en/bikes/ ... ax-30.html
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I have Izalco Max 1.0 frame which I assume is the same frame as 3.0
To be honest it's really great bike, light 760g + 296g (uncut) and rides really nice. Stiff but still comfortable.
Only thing is that matte black makes it look too generic boring and it should come in screaming colors to stand out.
To be honest it's really great bike, light 760g + 296g (uncut) and rides really nice. Stiff but still comfortable.
Only thing is that matte black makes it look too generic boring and it should come in screaming colors to stand out.
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i have a izalco max 14, custom build, with red, rotor p2max, several wheelsets. weight frame 715 gr. in 52, fork cut 285 gr.
very nice geometry. neutral steering, perfect for mountain-area. fast downhill is a pleasure!
workmanship 1a!
i personally like its slim, simple appearance. one of the very few current mainstream-cf framesets with traditional, slim, round tubes, going without any embellishment.
paintjob could be a little bit more original, but is ok. a matter of taste anyway.
so , recommendation! would buy it any time again.
very nice geometry. neutral steering, perfect for mountain-area. fast downhill is a pleasure!
workmanship 1a!
i personally like its slim, simple appearance. one of the very few current mainstream-cf framesets with traditional, slim, round tubes, going without any embellishment.
paintjob could be a little bit more original, but is ok. a matter of taste anyway.
so , recommendation! would buy it any time again.
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i also have an izalco max - i got the frame only and built it up with record and shamal mille wheels. a fantastic bike to climb and descend on! and as krull said, it still looks like a 'real' bike...
i'm also 178cm and 85cm and i have the 54cm. if you can get a professional fit done first, i would always recommend that.
i'm also 178cm and 85cm and i have the 54cm. if you can get a professional fit done first, i would always recommend that.
Last edited by doogie2304 on Fri Jul 17, 2015 6:43 am, edited 1 time in total.
Yes, 54 probably best. I am 173/85 (yes, very "leggy") and riding 52.
Note: izalco max comes with "acros the clamp" headset, which has a 17 mm top cap.
Note: izalco max comes with "acros the clamp" headset, which has a 17 mm top cap.
......that the top cap is very high, compared to a traditional top cap, you can add 1 cm in length to the steerer tube.
Sorry, i am using red-10-speed, so i cant help you with the 11-speed.
Regards,
Sorry, i am using red-10-speed, so i cant help you with the 11-speed.
Regards,
[quote="Krull"]Yes, 54 probably best. I am 173/85 (yes, very "leggy") and riding 52.
Note: izalco max comes with "acros the clamp" headset, which has a 17 mm top cap.[/quote]
Change out the stock Headset for an FSA or something else. Trust me
Note: izalco max comes with "acros the clamp" headset, which has a 17 mm top cap.[/quote]
Change out the stock Headset for an FSA or something else. Trust me
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+1 on changing out the acros headset! even focus have got rid of it for the 2016 range.
Thanks
I`ll do it. But is the Arcos Headset also on the 3.0? What's your opinion about the Red 22?
Here you can see the 2016 lineup. The same as 2015. Only the paint scheme is different.
https://www.facebook.com/Focus.Bikes/ti ... e_internal
I`ll do it. But is the Arcos Headset also on the 3.0? What's your opinion about the Red 22?
Here you can see the 2016 lineup. The same as 2015. Only the paint scheme is different.
https://www.facebook.com/Focus.Bikes/ti ... e_internal
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i have no opinion about red 22 - i've never used it.
there must be plenty of reviews out there. or go and hang out at a cafe where club rides finish - there will be plenty of opinions there!
there must be plenty of reviews out there. or go and hang out at a cafe where club rides finish - there will be plenty of opinions there!
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