The Focus Izalco Max 8.7 is the most accessible way into the aero Izalco Max family. The carbon frame uses the same wind-tunnel-developed NACA tube shapes as its pricier siblings, paired here with a dependable Shimano 105 mechanical 2x12 groupset and DT Swiss R500 alloy wheels. Available in seven sizes, it is a fast, sharp-handling road bike for ambitious New Zealand riders who want aero performance on a budget.
Key Features
- Aero carbon frame (1,050g) with wind-tunnel NACA tube shapes
- Shimano 105 mechanical 2x12 shifting, 50/34T
- Shimano CS-R7101 11-34T cassette
- DT Swiss R500 alloy wheels
- Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes
- Vittoria Zaffiro Evo 28mm tyres
- Seven sizes plus six stem lengths for a precise fit
- 8.3kg
Who Is the Focus Izalco Max 8.7 For?
For the road rider who wants genuine aero performance and reliable mechanical shifting at the most accessible price in the range. The stiff frame and fork transfer power efficiently, and the bold geometry makes fast cornering confident.
For New Zealand fast rides and your first races, the Izalco Max 8.7 delivers the aero edge and sharp handling of the platform, ready to grow with your ambitions.
Full Specifications
| Frame: | Carbon technology, disc, 142x12 mm thru axle, flat mount 160/140 mm |
| Shifter: | Shimano 105 ST-R7120 |
| Front derailleur: | Shimano 105 FD-R7100 |
| Rear derailleur: | Shimano 105 RD-R7100, 12-speed |
| Cassette: | Shimano CS-R7101, 11-34T |
| Chain: | Shimano CN-M6100 |
| Crankset: | Shimano 105 FC-R7100, 50/34T |
| Bottom bracket: | Shimano Pressfit Road BB86 |
| 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: | FOCUS |
| Seatpost: | FOCUS Aero Carbon, D-shape, set-back: 0 mm (XXS-L), 15 mm (XL-XXL) |
| Brakes: | Shimano 105 BR-R7170 |
| Disc brake rotors: | Shimano SM-RT54, front: 160 mm / rear: 160 mm |
| Rim front: | DT Swiss R500, alloy, rim height: 23 mm, width: 22-622 |
| Rim rear: | DT Swiss R500, alloy, rim height: 23 mm, width: 22-622 |
| Front hub: | Alexrims BRD503 |
| Rear hub: | Alexrims BRD-504 |
| Tyres (front | rear): | Vittoria Zaffiro Evo, 28-622 | Vittoria Zaffiro Evo, 28-622 |