I need help choosing between these two bikes. As far as components are concerned, would you recommend the 2013 Sram Red groupset or the 2014 Sram Force 22? I have never rode a bike with 11 speeds which the 2014 Focus bike comes with. I do quite a bit of climbing, however, this bike will also be used for all the crits I do this coming year. I think the 2014 bike has a frame that is about a pound lighter than the 2013 bike, however, with the force components make it about equal weight. It would be awesome if anyone can chime in on the bikes, especially if you have a Focus bike or have rode one. Thank you.
FOCUS 2013 Izalco Team SL 4.0 SRAM Red
rame\tIzalco Team SL Carbon
Fork\t3T Rigida Team T4
Wheelset\tFulcrum WH-CPX 2.5
Gear ratio\tCompact front: 50/34 rear: 12-27
Gear ratio\tRace: front 53/39, rear 12-27
Number of Gears\t20
Rear derailleur\tSRAM RED
Crankset\tSRAM Red
Brakes\tSRAM Red
Handlebar\t3T Ergonova Pro
Color\tBlack (Orange)
FOCUS IZALCO TEAM SL 4.0 SRAM FORCE
2014FrameFOCUS Izalco Team SL 4.0 P2T Carbon
Fork Izalco P2T Carbon T4
Brakes SRAM Force
Rear derailleur SRAM Force 22
Brake lever/ShiftersSRAM Force 22
CranksetSRAM Force 22
Gear ratioRace: front 53/39, rear: 11-26, Compact: front 50/34, rear: 11-28
Handlebar Fizik Cyrano R5
Stem Fizik Cyrano R3
Saddle Fizik Arione CX Manganese
Seatpost Fizik Cyrano R3
FOCUS Izalco Team SL 4.0 WheelsetFulcrum WH-CEX 2.5
TiresSchwalbe One