FL's Focus Izalco Max Disc 9 Build, 6.63kg

[velov]

Great build. As someone who owned the previous Izalco Max, I just find the very high fork crown and short headtube a bit unbalanced in this new model.

[Kam0916]

Very nice farm lim ..

[recoilfx]

Hey Farm Lim,

Which bike shop did you get this lovely Izalco from? I'm in the US, and there is no Focus dealers here. My sister lives in Hong Kong, so if I am thinking of her buying there and sending it over to me. If you don't mind, can you also let me know how much the frameset costs?

[Jalopy]

I didn't catch the tuning of the seat post when I read the CT article. I did something very similar to my BMC SLR01 seat post and saved 24g by swapping to a carbon J&L cradle and titanium yokes. A great way to save some weight on these non-round seat posts without having to go with a Darimo post.

You're in my mind. I did the same on my slr01. The stock craddle system was 60-80gr by itself, if I'm not mistaken

[iamraymond]

Yeah it’s a very easy and cheap way to save weight got sure.

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[farm_lim]

I didn't catch the tuning of the seat post when I read the CT article. I did something very similar to my BMC SLR01 seat post and saved 24g by swapping to a carbon J&L cradle and titanium yokes. A great way to save some weight on these non-round seat posts without having to go with a Darimo post.

31g with a JL cradle, aluminum clamps and ti bolts.

[farm_lim]

Nicely done... what's your inseam and height? I'm caught in between S and M. Normally my frames are 54ETT

usual saddle height is 69.5cm. sorry, i dont have my inseam number.

[farm_lim]

Hey Farm Lim,

Which bike shop did you get this lovely Izalco from? I'm in the US, and there is no Focus dealers here. My sister lives in Hong Kong, so if I am thinking of her buying there and sending it over to me. If you don't mind, can you also let me know how much the frameset costs?

sent you a PM for the shop details.

[farm_lim]

thanks everyone!

velov,
agree. could have been lower as there's still a bit of clearance between underside and tires for better aesthetics and lower front end, but not a dealbreaker for me.

[Schadenfreude]

Hi, your build got some attention recently on a Focus Izalco users Facebook group : )

I'm thinking of replacing the RAT axles on my Izalco and have had a look at the links you provided. I'm just wondering what length axles you ordered? That aliexpress store has several options and I'm not sure which one to order.

thru-axles- https://www.aliexpress.com/store/519103 ... 4c4d8dur9K
thru-axle female nut that fits focus- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001067 ... 4c4d8dur9K
carbon cradle and clamp from this seatpost onto the stock focus post- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3283443 ... 499ew3IQls

[parkkiback]

wow the wheels are so light.. nicely done.
i saw same frameset with force axs and dtswiss wheelset
but it was almost about8kg without pedals...

[djel]

Hi, your build got some attention recently on a Focus Izalco users Facebook group : )

I'm thinking of replacing the RAT axles on my Izalco and have had a look at the links you provided. I'm just wondering what length axles you ordered? That aliexpress store has several options and I'm not sure which one to order.

Front 145mm TP 1.5mm
Rear 172mm TP 1.5mm

[terrible1]

I think that looks bloody lovely, and one of the nicest new carbon frames i've seen. enjoy!

[Lozaen]

Very nice build.
Was looking into the Izalco Martini color scheme, but was disappointed by the weight.
Good to see, that it is acutally possible to have a lightweight build made from it.

One question though. Still happy with the cockpit?

[Schadenfreude]

Front 145mm TP 1.5mm
Rear 172mm TP 1.5mm

Thanks for this, but I couldn't find those particular lengths. Is there any specific thread length that is required? I can't figure out the height of the nut that the axle threads into.