The Izalco Team SL 4.0 is based on the "old" Izalco frame, which was the brand's top model last year. With a set weight of 1,400 grams, the very stiff frame still performs very well. On the test lap, the racer impressed with its good response behaviour and smooth running, while the stretched seating position appeals to riders who enjoy racing. The test bike is also the first production bike with SRAM's new Force groupset, which now also has eleven sprockets. Compared to the Ultegra, it scores points with its low weight and crisp, precise shifting behaviour; Shimano is ahead when it comes to the brakes. The Force callipers are powerful, but feel sluggish and less easy to modulate. Schwalbe's lightweight One tyres on high-quality Fulcrum wheels round off the convincing impression.
Price 2,999 Euro
Weight 7.0 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.focus-bikes.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,007/324/69 grammes
Frame sizes*** XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 560/565/146 mm plus 21 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 980/54 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 552/396 mm/1.39
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Acros, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket SRAM Force 22 (50/34 t., PF-BB30)
Wheels/tyres Fulcrum WH-CEX 2.5/Schwalbe One 23C
Handlebar/stem Fizik Cyrano/Fizik Cyrano
Saddle/post Fizik Arione/Fizik Cyrano (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach Projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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