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 shopping Focus. Paralane for stack; Atlas for gravel.
Focus race road bike. German race geometry, the fast Focus versus Paralane endurance.
Racers and fast club riders who want the modern Tarmac. If you came off an SL7, check that the stack/reach still matches your size.
The current Specialized race bike: lighter than SL7, still aero, and famously 'it just disappears' if the fit is right. Size by stack/reach — the 54/56 split is where a lot of riders hop.
Racers who want a climbing Orbea. Orca Aero is the wind-cheating sibling.
Orbea's lightweight race bike, OMX carbon on high kits, and a fit that is race-low without S5 drama. OMX vs OMR changes weight more than geometry.
| Measurement |  FocusIzalco Max 2020 | FocusIzalco Max 2019 |  SpecializedTarmac SL8 2024 |  OrbeaOrca 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 564 | 564 | 544−20 | 552−12 |
| Reachmm | 393 | 393 | 384−9 | 385−8 |
| Head tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 72.8−0.2 |
| Seat tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 74.0+1.0 | 73.5+0.5 |
| Chainstaymm | 410 | 410 | 410 | 408−2 |
| Wheelbasemm | 1000 | 1000 | 978−22 | 981−19 |
| BB dropmm | 70 | 70 | 72+2 | 70 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | 268 | — |
| Standovermm | — | — | 768 | — |
| Part | Izalco Max L | Izalco Max L | Tarmac SL8 54 | Orca 53 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 110 mm | 110 mm | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Bar | 440 mm | 440 mm | 420 mm | 400 mm |
| Crank | 175 mm | 175 mm | 172.5 mm | 170 mm |
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