Focus Izalco Max
Racers shopping Focus. Paralane for stack; Atlas for gravel.
Focus race road bike. German race geometry, the fast Focus versus Paralane endurance.
Racers shopping Focus. Paralane for stack; Atlas for gravel.
Focus race road bike. German race geometry, the fast Focus versus Paralane endurance.
Racers and fit riders who want Giant's race geometry without Propel's deep tubes.
Giant's lightweight race bike: compact sloping top tube, sharp steering, and a fit that has been a stack/reach reference for a long time. Less aero drama than Propel.
Racers who like Cannondale's handling and want the serviceable frame. Synapse is the taller sibling; SuperX is the CX/gravel race cousin.
The fourth-generation EVO keeps the third generation's geometry but goes lighter, slipperier, and back to a threaded BSA bottom bracket. Same fit as the 2020–2022 bike, easier to live with.
| Measurement |  FocusIzalco Max 2015 |  GiantTCR Advanced 2025 |  CannondaleSuperSix EVO 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 564 | 563−1 | 545−19 |
| Reachmm | 393 | 393 | 387−6 |
| Head tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 71.2−1.8 |
| Seat tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 74.0+1.0 |
| Chainstaymm | 410 | 405−5 | 410 |
| Wheelbasemm | 1000 | 986−14 | 1010+10 |
| BB dropmm | 70 | 70 | 72+2 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | — |
| Standovermm | — | — | — |
| Part | Izalco Max L | TCR Advanced ML | SuperSix EVO 54 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 110 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Bar | 440 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Crank | 175 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm |
Focus Izalco Max 1.0 · Super Stiff · Very Light · Classic looks · External cables · Good value · Great wheels · Comfortable.
The Focus absolutely shone. The progressive modulation of the brakes made it easy to control the speed. The Izalco Max Disc frameset provided such a good amount ...