Tour Test 2019 - IZALCO MAX 9.7

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Tour test 2019 - FOCUS IZALCO MAX 9.7

"Strong comeback. [...] The German brand returns impressively with the IZALCO MAX allrounder."

The tested bike

Bikes
- E-MOUNTAINBIKE FULL SUSPENSION
  - Trails and tours / THRON²
    The THRON² Trails and tours
    
    Genuine trail bike with optional features
    
    130 mm F.O.L.D. Full suspension
    
    29" wheels and fully-equipped models (EQP)
    
    Bosch Performance CX e-drive with up to 750 Wh
  - All-Mountain / JAM²
    The JAM² All-Mountain
    
    More mountains, more trails, more to experience
    
    150 mm F.O.L.D. Full suspension
    
    29" wheels
    
    Bosch Performance CX e-drive with 625 Wh or Shimano EP8 e-drive with 720 Wh
  - Enduro / FOCUS SAM²
    The FOCUS SAM² Enduro
    
    Our formula for a new e-enduro
    
    170 mm F.O.L.D. Full suspension
    
    29" wheels, wheel size and geometry change possible thanks to the FOCUS Flip Chip
    
    Bosch Performance CX e-drive with 625 Wh
- E-MOUNTAINBIKE HARDTAIL
  - Tours / JARIFA²
    The JARIFA² Tours
    
    For adventures off the beaten track
    
    100 mm suspension fork and 29" wheels (also 27.5" depending on size)
    
    Option to mount rack, mudguards, light and stand
    
    Bosch Performance CX e-drive with up to 750 Wh, can be increased to 1125 Wh with an additional battery
- E-ROAD
  - Endurance / PARALANE²
    The PARALANE² Endurance
    
    Fast like a racing bike, strong like an e-bike
    
    Endurance geometry
    
    Removable Fazua motor/battery unit uncouples from the drive
    
    Road-Boost Standard, R.A.T.* Quick-release axles, disc brakes, 35 mm tyre clearance and also includes matching mudguards
- E-ALLROUND
  - Trekking / AVENTURA²
    The AVENTURA² Trekking
    
    Beyond the city limits
    
    with rack, mudguards, light and stand
    
    100 mm suspension fork and proper mountain bike tyres
    
    Bosch Performance CX e-drive with up to 750 Wh, can be increased to 1125 Wh with an additional battery
  - City / PLANET²
    The PLANET² City
    
    For everyday challenges
    
    with rack, mudguards, light and stand
    
    available as wave or diamond frame shape
    
    Bosch Performance (CX) e-drive with up to 625 Wh
- MOUNTAINBIKE FULL SUSPENSION
  - Trails and tours / THRON
    The THRON Trails and tours
    
    Trailbike for any eventuality
    
    130 mm F.O.L.D. Full suspension
    
    29" wheels
    
    All mounting options for tours and bikepacking
  - All-Mountain / JAM
    The JAM All-Mountain
    
    More downhill fun on your ride over all mountains
    
    150 mm F.O.L.D. Full suspension
    
    29" wheels
    
    Geometry change possible with FOCUS Flip Chip
  - Enduro / FOCUS SAM
    The FOCUS SAM Enduro
    
    For bike parks and Enduro races
    
    170mm F.O.L.D. Full suspension
    
    27.5" wheels
    
    More downhill than uphill overall
- MOUNTAINBIKE HARDTAIL
  - Everyday / WHISTLER
    The WHISTLER Everyday
    
    MTB for everyday use
    
    100 mm suspension fork
    
    Depending on the size, 29" (M, L, XL) or 27.5" (XS, S) wheels
    
    Option to mount rack, mudguards, light and stand
  - Race / RAVEN
    The RAVEN Race
    
    Carbon hardtail for races and fast bikepacking adventures
    
    100 mm suspension fork
    
    29" wheels
    
    Lightweight, rigid and comfortable in all the right places
- ROAD & GRAVEL
  - Race / IZALCO MAX
    The IZALCO MAX Race
    
    Applies your power directly to the road
    
    Aero race geometry
    
    MAX lightweight carbon optimised in the wind tunnel
    
    with disc brakes and R.A.T. thru-axles
  - Gravel / ATLAS
    The ATLAS Gravel
    
    Fast gravel bike for adventures and bikepacking
    
    Endurance geometry
    
    extremly large clearance for up to 47 mm tyres (650B-compatible)
    
    with disc brakes and fully-equipped models (EQP)
  - Endurance / PARALANE
    The PARALANE Endurance
    
    A road bike for all eventualities
    
    Endurance geometry
    
    large clearance for up to 35 mm tyres
    
    with disc brakes, R.A.T. thru-axles and including matching mudguards
  - Cyclo-Cross / MARES
    The MARES Cyclo-Cross
    
    Perfect for cyclo-cross races
    
    Cyclo-cross race geometry
    
    robust and optimised to handle extreme conditions such as mud, rain and snow
    
    with disc brakes and R.A.T.* Quick-release axles
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