In only a few short years, Focus has done a really good job of throwing their name out there, and getting attention. For 2011, they sponsored the US domestic Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team, along with the Pro Tour Team Katusha. On the cyclocross side of things, they have been getting solid results with Rapha-Focus.
Looking to the road, the Izalco Team is one of those bikes that doesn't look super hot, but has some pretty cool things going for it. For starters, the frame has a fairly classic look to it from a distance, with only a slight slope in the top tube. Closer up, the front end is beefed up pretty well for stiff front end handling, the BB30 bottom bracket provides a stable platform for cranking away on the pedals, and internal cable routing gives off a nice clean look to the whole package. I'm also a fan of the rear seatstays, which sit a bit relaxed for comfort, while the rear dropouts set in towards the center of the bike to keep the wheelbase tight.
If you're into the full on pro build, the price is hefty at $8800, but it is also decked out to the point where there is no need to upgrade anywhere. The complete SRAM Red Black group is filled out by FSA K-Force carbon components, and an FSA Vison Trimax T50 carbon wheelset glued up with Continental Competition tubular tires. With all black matte components to match the all black frame, it doesn't get more stealthlike than this.
Looking to the road, the Izalco Team is one of those bikes that doesn't look super hot, but has some pretty cool things going for it. For starters, the frame has a fairly classic look to it from a distance, with only a slight slope in the top tube. Closer up, the front end is beefed up pretty well for stiff front end handling, the BB30 bottom bracket provides a stable platform for cranking away on the pedals, and internal cable routing gives off a nice clean look to the whole package. I'm also a fan of the rear seatstays, which sit a bit relaxed for comfort, while the rear dropouts set in towards the center of the bike to keep the wheelbase tight.
If you're into the full on pro build, the price is hefty at $8800, but it is also decked out to the point where there is no need to upgrade anywhere. The complete SRAM Red Black group is filled out by FSA K-Force carbon components, and an FSA Vison Trimax T50 carbon wheelset glued up with Continental Competition tubular tires. With all black matte components to match the all black frame, it doesn't get more stealthlike than this.
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