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Category: Focus

Published on Monday, 08 March 2010 06:22

Written by Luca Salvatelli

The model Focus Izalco debuted during the last Tour de France, to be presented at Eurobike 2009 as a flagship model for the range 2010.

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 The new frame, made entirely in Germany, a monocoque structure in high modulus carbon. The particular process of realization of the tubes leading to the realization of internal stiffening ribs that also serve as an internal cable. The tube has a diameter generous and differentiated according to size, so as to keep constant the weight ratio of stiffness to vary the size. The series of steering cone and goes to a 3T Funda Team fork, made Focus on specific and slightly different pattern provided in the catalog 3T. Is, in fact, slightly heavier, but also more rigid, to improve stability at high speeds, and speed and accuracy of placement in corners. The seatpost tube is home to 27.2 mm in diameter and becomes conical section near the bottom bracket to improve rigidity. The same is of type BB30 bottom bracket. The rear dropouts and his have been studied to allow a high torsional stiffness required to allow good transmission of power, and a good vertical flexibility, allowing you to have a good comfort on long distances. The bike is available in single colour replication and eight sizes. The group has adopted the Sram Red, while the seatpost is FSA K-Force Light (FSA SLK in Photo), with Fizik Antares saddle, stem FSA OS-99 Carbon and handlebar FSA Wing Pro (FSA K-Force Light in Photo). Wheels are the exclusive Leightweight (DT Swiss in Photo) associated with tubular Continental. The Tacx bottle cage is. The frame kit is priced around 2700 Euros, which puts this product in the premium market. Considering, however, the technical features, product quality and the achievement made in Germany the price is still competitive. Interesting and good, then, the price of the complete bike, about 7000 Euro. Ultimately a bike of quality and great value for money.