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
  - 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 up to 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 EP8 drive with 756 Wh, or Bosch Performance CX drive with 625 Wh
  - Enduro / FOCUS SAM²
    The FOCUS SAM² Enduro
    
    Our formula for a new e-enduro
    
    170mm 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
  - 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
- 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 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
  - 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 & GRAVEL
  - 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
  - Gravel / ATLAS
    The ATLAS Gravel
    
    Fast gravel bike for adventures and bikepacking
    
    Endurance geometry
    
    extremely 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, 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
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