A new bike in a different size than I've been riding for years means that there's a lot to cover early in what is shaping up to be a long series of reviews. The new version of the Focus Izalco Max was launched globally last week. (Stock is expected to arrive in Australia by the end of 2023.)
I have a large Izalco Max 9.9 (with Shimano Dura-Ace, AUD$13,999) to test and during my second ride on the bike you get an overview of the ride sensations – great! – and watch as I realise that, after all this time, a large might be a more suitable size for me.
It's a long video and I try to cover off as many points as possible while also showcasing the latest release from Focus.
This is the #StoryOfMyRide, my second outing on an updated version of the Focus Izalco Max, a bike I've owned since 2019... and I bike that I'd like to upgrade to.
– Rob
#Focus #Izalco #BikeTest #Cycling
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Review bike supplied by PON.Bike Australia.
(Not a paid promotion.)
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Any questions? Any comments?
Don't be shy, I'd really like to know what you'd like to know...
– Rob
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:00 Bike details and background to the review
02:00 Swapping tyre tubes for sealant – for a better ride...
03:06 Let's talk: early observations / comments about bike fit
12:16 Let's talk (again) – enjoying “easy speed”...
15:05 Maybe ‘Large’ is actually my size
20:22 Trying to summarise this one ride...
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Focus Izalco Max (2024) series
Part 1, Gallery of a new bike:
[ Ссылка ]
Part 2, Introduction – comparing new with old (2024 Focus Izalco Max vs 2019 iteration):
[ Ссылка ]
Related links:
Mike Klugge interview (2017)
[ Ссылка ]
Focus Izalco (2019 version)
[ Ссылка ]
Focus Izalco Max 2019 bike build
[ Ссылка ]
Story of my bike – Focus Izalco Max 2019
[ Ссылка ]
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Music:
Motions
By Acreage
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Rambler
By Reveille
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