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

All bikes
- E-MOUNTAINBIKE FULL SUSPENSION
  - Tour/Trail / THRON²
    The THRON² Tour/Trail
    
    Genuine trail bike with optional features
    
    130mm F.O.L.D. Full suspension
    
    29" wheels and fully-equipped models (EQP)
    
    Bosch Performance CX with 625 Wh
  - All-Mountain / JAM²
    The JAM² All-Mountain
    
    More mountains, more trails, more experiences
    
    150mm F.O.L.D. Full suspension
    
    27+ (Plus), 29" (Nine) or 29"/27+ (Drifter) wheels/tyres
    
    Shimano E8000 drive with 756 Wh, or Bosch Performance CX drive with 625 Wh
  - Enduro / FOCUS SAM²
    The FOCUS SAM² Enduro
    
    Back to the basics of Enduro
    
    170mm F.O.L.D. Full suspension
    
    27.5" wheels
    
    Shimano E8000 drive with 756 Wh
- E-MOUNTAINBIKE HARDTAIL
  - Race / RAVEN²
    The RAVEN² Race
    
    Incredibly light e-MTB
    
    100mm suspension fork and 29" wheels
    
    Holds the course record for the classic Transalp Route
    
    Removable Fazua motor/battery unit uncouples from the drive
  - Touring and Sport / JARIFA²
    The JARIFA² Touring and Sport
    
    For adventures off the beaten track
    
    100mm suspension fork and 29" wheels (size S and XS also 27.5")
    
    Option to mount carrier, mudguards, light and stand
    
    The battery capacity of the Bosch drive can be increased to 1125 Wh thanks to an additional battery
  - Everyday and Fitness / WHISTLER²
    The WHISTLER² Everyday and Fitness
    
    Integration at a lower cost
    
    100mm suspension fork and 29" wheels
    
    Models equipped with alloy mudguards and a light (EQP)
    
    more fun en route to your hobby with the Groove Next drive
- 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
  - Touring and Sport / JARIFA²
    The JARIFA² Touring and Sport
    
    For adventures off the beaten track
    
    100mm suspension fork and 29" wheels (size S and XS also 27.5")
    
    Option to mount carrier, mudguards, light and stand
    
    The battery capacity of the Bosch drive can be increased to 1125 Wh thanks to an additional battery
  - Trekking / AVENTURA²
    The AVENTURA² Trekking
    
    Beyond the city limits
    
    with carrier, mudguards, light and stand
    
    100 mm suspension fork and proper mountain bike tyres
    
    The battery capacity of the Bosch drive can be increased to 1125 Wh thanks to an additional battery
  - Urban / PLANET²
    The PLANET² Urban
    
    For everyday challenges
    
    with mudguards, light, stand and rails for panniers
    
    available with Trapez or Diamant frame design
    
    Bosch drive with battery capacity of up to 625 Wh
- MOUNTAINBIKE FULL SUSPENSION
  - Cross-Country / FOCUS O1E
    The FOCUS O1E Cross-Country
    
    For the trails on your doorstep and exhausting stage races such as the Cape Epic
    
    100mm or 120mm suspension fork with 110mm F.O.L.D. Full suspension
    
    29" wheels
    
    More uphill than downhill
  - All-Mountain / JAM
    The JAM All-Mountain
    
    For endless alpine adventure and mountain-cross
    
    140mm or 150mm F.O.L.D. Full suspension
    
    29" wheels (Nine) or 27.5" wheels (Seven)
    
    50 per cent uphill, 50 per cent downhill
  - 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
  - Sport / WHISTLER
    The WHISTLER Sport
    
    MTB for everyday use
    
    100mm suspension fork
    
    Depending on the size, 29" (S, M, L, XL) or 27.5" (XS, S) wheels
    
    Option to mount carrier, mudguards, light and stand
  - Cross-Country / RAVEN
    The RAVEN Cross-Country
    
    Uncompromising carbon hardtail
    
    100mm suspension fork
    
    super-lightweight, rigid and comfortable in all the right places
    
    holder of world and European championship titles
- ROAD
  - Race / IZALCO MAX
    The IZALCO MAX Race
    
    Applies your power directly to the road
    
    Aero race geometry
    
    MAX lightweight carbon structure optimised in the wind tunnel
    
    with disc brakes and R.A.T. Quick-release axles
  - Endurance / PARALANE
    The PARALANE Endurance
    
    A road bike for all eventualities
    
    Endurance geometry
    
    large, 35 mm tyre clearance to allow for wider and profiled tyres
    
    with disc brakes, R.A.T. Quick-release axles 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
  - Race / IZALCO RACE
    The IZALCO RACE Race
    
    Top racing performance for all
    
    Race geometry
    
    outstanding handling characteristics at an attractive price
    
    with disc or rim brakes and R.A.T. Quick-release axles
- ALLROUND
  - Cross / CRATER LAKE
    The CRATER LAKE Cross
    
    For those who are not willing to restrict themselves
    
    63mm suspension fork and disc brakes
    
    available with Trapez or Diamant frame, comfortable and upright geometry
    
    Equally at home in the city or the forest, on paved streets or on gravel tracks
  - Fitness / ARRIBA
    The ARRIBA Fitness
    
    Reliable workout partner
    
    with disc brakes
    
    available with Trapez or Diamant frame
    
    quick and stylish in urban settings
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