Top Features of the Focus Izalco Chrono Shimano 2010
More and more races are decided by the race against the clock, for 2010 Team Milram will be better equipped than most to achieve this.
- Focus TT and Tria carbon frame by Walser
- Focus carbon bladed forks
- Shimano Ultegra drivetrain
- Shimano Ultegra double chainset (53/39)
- 3T aerobar, carbon
- Fizik Arione TR12 saddle
- Concept Extreme brake levers
- Continental Grand Prix Triathlon folding tyres
- Focus clincher carbon wheelset
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Frame Warranty:124
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Wheel Size:146
In a time trial the difference between success and failure can be hundredths of a second, with the Focus Izalco Chrono you can make every one of them count. This aerodynamic masterpiece and the fastest bike in the world was constructed in collaboration with Swiss specialist Andreas Wasler and in 2009 was at the starting line as the time trail bike of the German UCI ProTour Team Milram.
Andreas Walser is renowned for his advances in aerodynamics with time trial machines, so much so that professional riders used his designs in favour of their sponsors bikes, even going as far as to get them resprayed to look like their sponsors machines!
The Walser designed Izalco Chrono is packed full of features to reduce your times, these are:
Concealed Brake and Gear Cables - To reduce drag and turbulence
Parallel Moulded Rear Stays - To direct and preserve laminar airflow around the rear wheel
Material Aligned Design - Carbon aligned, flowing transmission for a wrinkle free lay-up and ultimate stiffness
Interior Cable Routing - For the optimum in aerodynamics and beauty of form
Aerodynamic Head Tube - Combination of the best aerodynamics and slim tube diameter with excellent stiffness
Full Carbon Drop outs - massive, stiff and light carbon drop outs for higher load capacity and a more stable connection between chainstays and seatstays
Focus have then gone to town with the equipment, a mixture of Shimano's top of the range Dura Ace and Ultegra components has been used along with a pair of Prime TT/SL brake calipers, 3T aero bars and stem, a Fi:zik TR12 saddle and then to top it off a pair of Focus deep section wheels wrapped in fast rolling Continental Grand Prix Triathlon tyres.
If you want a fantastic value, ready to race TT/Tri bike then Focus have given you the opportunity to do so by offering you this bike, which is sure to strike fear into your minute man.
Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.
Specification information
| Specification |
| Colour |
Carbon |
| Frame |
Focus TT and Triathlon Carbon fibre |
| Fork |
Focus carbon |
| Rear Derailleur |
Shimano Ultegra |
| Shifters/Triggers |
Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gearing |
Front 53/39, rear 11-25 |
| Chainset |
Shimano Ultegra |
| Brakes |
Focus TT/SL by Prime |
| Brake Levers |
Focus TT/SL by Prime |
| Bars |
3T Aerobar, Carbon |
| Stem |
3T Alloy, A-head |
| Front Hub |
Focus clincher carbon |
| Rear Hub |
Focus clincher carbon |
| Rims |
Focus clincher carbon |
| Wheelset |
Focus clincher carbon |
| Tyres |
Continental Grand Prix Triathlon |
| Saddle |
Fizik Arione TR12 |
| Seat Post |
Aero TT |
Sizing information
| Geometry (Izalco Chrono AM) |
| Size |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
| S/52 |
478 |
525 |
72° |
75° |
398 |
52 |
95 |
371 |
41 |
975 |
| M/55 |
522 |
550 |
72° |
76° |
398 |
71 |
100 |
371 |
41 |
1002 |
| L/58 |
522 |
575 |
72° |
76° |
398 |
71 |
100 |
371 |
41 |
1027 |
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| Focus Izalco Chrono Technology |
| Concepts |
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1. Concealed Brake Cables
To reduce drag and turbulence. |
2. Parallel Moulded Rearstays
To direct and preserve laminar airflow around the rear wheel. |
3. Material Aligned Design
Carbon aligned, flowing transmission for a wrinkle free lay-up and ultimate stiffness. |
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4. Interior Cabling and Areo Headtube
Cabling: For the optimum
in aerodynamics and beauty of form.
Headtube: Combination of the best aerodynamics and slim tube diameter with excellent stiffness. |
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5. Full Carbon Dropouts
Massive, stiff and light carbon dropouts for higher load capacity and a more stable connection between chainstays and seatstays.
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6. Integrated Saddle Attachment
For better aerodynamics. |
| Made In Germany |
FOCUS is one of the most innovative bike manufacturers in Europe. We prefer the
classical attention to detail in the development, assembly and construction of
our bikes, combined with the very latest innovations and materials, all
handcrafted and “Made in Germany”.
Our team of experts - design engineers, pro cyclists, scientists, prototype engineers and test engineers – all work hand in hand. FOCUS bikes are manufactured individually with hand welded frames. |
About
Time Trial Bikes
Time trial and triathlon racing bikes are becoming highly advanced machines, with more and more research and development being invested in them to bring out the fastest most aerodynamic machine for the pro riders, the best thing about this is that all this is made available for the public as well. Time Trial and Triathlon bikes have come a long way in recent years with new technology and materials being implemented. The technology hasn't stopped at just the frame either, wheels and aero bars have received a lot of attention along with the rest of the components, TT and tri racing bikes are becoming featherweight, aerodynamic machines helping to reduce your times. Carbon fibre, aluminium and titanium are all used to produce the lightest, stiffest and most aerodynamic frames, wheels and components. All these materials have their advantages when used correctly and can be combined to create some truly exotic machines.
About the Focus brand
Focus bikes manufacture a range of high quality full suspension and hard tail mountain bikes, as well as road bikes, track bikes, city bikes and hybrid bikes, which offer a much higher specification for your money than any other brand available in the UK. So if you are riding a Focus bike it will offer exceptional pound for pound performance and offer unbeatable value for money! Each Focus bike is handbuilt in their factory near Hamburg in Germany where they are meticulously tested and fitted with market leading components from brands such as Shimano, Ritchey, FSA, Magura, Hayes, SRAM, RockShox, Fox, Lightweight and Campagnolo. Then once they arrive in the UK they are setup and tested by Wiggle's own team of CyTech trained mechanics in their state of the art workshop. Best of all Wiggle source the multi-award winning Focus bikes direct from the manufacturer, cutting out the middle-man and ensuring you get the very best quality Focus bikes at amazing prices!
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