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Ya, I agree 👍. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. Money is for spending not keeping. What the point in making money and not using it to make you happy 😊🎉😂. Lovely bike.
Beautiful bike, great setup. Nice to see something a bit different than "mainstream" brands, which are all over RU-vid . Wish you many great kilometres ! Cheers from south of Portugal//Algarve!
That is a great looking bike!!! I think the transition between the gloss and the black is just paint thickness. I wish you the best of luck with it and many happy miles and smiles!!! Thanks for sharing.
Smaller/boutique brands aren't really about weight or performance, so you shouldn't worry about that too much. The bike looks fantastic and is definitely one of my dream bikes. Enjoy it!
How is Look not a Performance brand??? They're top of the line with their track bikes, and I'd imagine their road bikes are just as refined and high quality! Two TdF stage wins this year!
@@fritz324 My comment was more aimed towards smaller and boutique brands in general. You don't really buy their bikes for weight or performance, but rather as a nice statement bike to have, more like an art. To be honest, Look is neither a small brand nor big brand really. They are somewhere in the middle. For track cycling you're 100% correct that Look is one of the go-to bikes for performance, but for road I believe big brands are more focused on creating the most performance oriented bike they can. They have larger R&D and design departments, big facilities, they sell larger quantities so they work closer with manufacturers etc.
@@JustSueMe I totally agree with you that they're in this weird middle position. Maybe I give them the benefit of the doubt regarding performance because of their heritage and track history. Either way, a stunning bike (although it's sad that there is no rim brake version haha)
@@JustSueMe This frame set was designed specifically for the Cofidis team and for their racing demands in the first place, so the designers would have been thinking about optimising it for performance for sure. Weight of the frame set isn't an issue so long as the frame sets the rest of the peloton are using aren't significantly lighter, which given all are kitted out with pretty much the same components is a non-issue.
For 7.8kg is considered quite light for an aero bike with Enve 5.6 wheels. CK hubs are definitely more heavier but the freewheeling sound is really music to the ears. Luckily u are not using tubeless 28mm GP5k ASTR if not u would feel them even more heavier.. 😅
The weight is fine considering the heavier, but quality hubs. The the mainly flat riding that you do, it makes no difference. Even climbing, PRO’s climb on aero bikes anyway. As long as you are happy, that is ALL that matters! Love it mate!
Enjoy your dream purchase mate! You know the big difference is the rider, not the bike., whether brand, brake type etc. In the end you know that it’s a fast bike, and perfect for the riding that you do. Give it time, and you’ll learn to love it. I’m happy for you!
It's a beautiful bike. I've seen this model bike in person, the geometry does indeed look extremely aggressive and racy. I've spoken with domestic pros here in the US who race this frame, they said it's not a particularly light or stiff frame but the quality is very high and it handles well. The one issue I have: at this it's competing with some of the finest frames in the world and there are many cheaper options that are very, very good. To me, it's a little hard to justify the Look from a purely economic perspective. It's such a cool frame though...
Hi, I appreciate your comment. Would you mind listing out just a few cheaper frames that you think would compete with this new Look 795 Blade, please? 🙏
Mapdec cycle works. You should look at his review of these frames. It’s easy to justify to a regular consumer a frame that is of superior engineering quality simply because you have less chance of things going wrong. Thus less cash to dish out or time with your bike stuck in the shop. More people should go for this bike but it’s just not marketed as well as other brands.
This LOOK frame is for professional cyclist, stiff, and very responsive, but the average user will not much enjoy longer rides. But Look at the very best brand your money can buy, just after TIME which is the best and very comfortable!
Hi, The next time that you wax your chains, add some parifn oil to the wax. Add just enough parifin oil so that the wax does not flake off from the chain as much. Roughly about 1-to-5 oil-to-wax ratio.
Bike looks nice, the components are individually very very nice. 7.8kg is not good not bad. For comparison: For a friend I assemble a 785 Huez RS with 45mm Lightbicycle wheels (Carbon-Ti hubs), 6.9kg total. But it's not aero like yours. Year ago I passed my Colnago Concept to a friend, 7.5kg total but rim brakes. My Time ADH'01 Disc has 5.8kg, but that's weight-optimized (not quite WW). Doesn't matter all that much if you're not start-stopping frequently and do few HM per 100km: Aero dominates the faster your steady-speed is. Anyway, I like your semi-critical/realistic comments going through the thing! Keep it up, and just have fun. 🙂
Congrats with the bike. It's a beatiful frame :) I may be a little biased, because I also have one in order ;) It's odd and confusing, that there is 2 measurements on the stem. The correct measurement is normally taken from center of the steerer tube to center of the handlebar. I have ordered a frame size M, with a 110 mm stem. (but maybe it's 120 mm?) I will have to contact Look or the seller, to get the correct measurement. - Enjoy the bike!
Looks great man. I love how CRITICAL you are of your own new bike hahaha you seem disappointed! I have a SWORKS Venge and it weighs 6,9kgs! Michelin Power Cup are more slippery in the weight compared to GP5000. But they are very fast
It’s like marrying the hot girl but finding out she has some issues. What to do? Hey man, you’re married to her. So learn to love her. Because, while divorce may be an option, the truth is it’s cheaper to keep her.😅 So get on her and ride her till the pleasure makes you forget the pain.
My next dream bike! Because Look uses HM carbon in this aggressive riding position it would make amazing bike for my sprint KOMs!!! Make some more videos with deeper analysis!
Wow, what a gorgeous bike you have there! Hey, I noticed that you find it a bit aggressive and not very comfortable, but you still decided to slam the stem, huh? Have you ever considered adjusting the number of spacers to achieve a more open hip angle? It might be interesting to see how that affects your power output. Seems like pros are starting to raise the front end to be more aero, just like in a time trial position. It's like the Chinese say, "Dying to look good," right? 😂 Anyway, I hope you have many enjoyable rides with your new bike. Take care and stay healthy! 😊
Gp5000 on one bike and Michelin on another. Michelin lasts only 1200 miles on rear ( tried 3 tires). GP goes a bit more. Michelin feels sticky and softer ride but I had skidding few times. on GP no skidding. GP rolls faster and feels lighter and faster. Very close match up but GP5000 is a bit better cross the board.
Congrats on the bike! Looks awesome and if I was in the market for a new frame I’d go for the 795 as well. A tip on prepping chains if you want to make things easier next time - all you need is ufo drivetrain cleaner to strip the factory grease and have it ready to wax. Zerofrictioncycling has shown it to be as good and easier. Happy riding!
It’s a great setup. The bike frame looks similar to the previous model of Canyon Aeroad. However, it’s true that the rider makes a huge difference in terms of speed and power. The bike just a marginal gain. Anyway, you still need more mileage to get used to this new bike. Happy riding!
it's just gloss paint, why would you think it's a sticker? The matte black to gloss black transition will always have a different thickness due to the clear coat, one of the finishes will be elevated or sunk in depending on the method used to paint the frame. This is a beautiful frame, though I agree a full gloss black would look killer...the geometry on the size S is percect. Wish it wasn't so expensive 😭
Congratulations, mate! I believe the colour print is vinyl decals. Hopefully, you become more in love with the bike as you ride it more.. You sound a little divided listening on your initial feel and review of the bike? Yes, its true new frames/ bikes these days are becoming ridiculously expensive for what you get :(
@@OompaLoompaCycling it’s done now! Buy nice or buy twice! As for your comfort, start to do some my stretching, that will help you get your mobility back mate..
I may be biased, but this bike is a direct competition to the SL8, Super Six Evo and the likes I prefer a full Matt, but unfortunately have Gloss on my 765, but full Matt on my 795 frame
Félicitations Oompa! Nice looking ride you got there! Frame is perfect (including the fork). The wheels will be the first I’d have swapped (DT Swiss or Corima; 50mm max please 😃). Good job on the absence of OSPW. Keep it stylish & graceful. Allez! 🇫🇷 🇸🇬
100 km is just not enough for understanding the new bike & getting up to speed. A month of riding long distance twice a week will reveal pain spots & discomfort areas & you will have to make further bikes adjustments. Oh yes the Venge…I’ll attest to that. My rim brakes Venge is still the fastest bike till today among my newer disc ones even after 9 years now .🎉
@@OompaLoompaCyclingyeah. U see his Strava u know. Wait till you see him ride upslope on Bartley or anywhere upslope, he rides like riding flat at 30+constant or higher…lol
i got a similar seat post i bought from taobao. but i dont like it, because my saddle do not have an open top like yours for me to screw the bolts and thats wasting time. thanks for the review and i started watching your vids yesterday. keep the vibes going! 💪🏾
Haha I think many people don’t know how experienced, fit and flexible you are. Your body weight plus bike weight I think is lower than some commenters here and their bike by 20kg already.
With an aggressive geometry it's not the best choice to keep only 5mm spare steerer. Another solution if you need more stack will be extending it by 15mm max at Rebound Centre.
The cleats that come with the LOOK pedals by default do NOT have grips. You'll need to change to the GREY LOOK KEO GRIP pedals for the grip and better stability. Stunning bike overall!!!
So it is by design that you buy the pedal, then you have to fork out money to buy separate cleat again? well done LOOK. I was forced to switch to look because i changed to favero assioma and the first time i use it i most fell down. Hate the cleat so much compare to shimano.
@@moonman110 The standard Look cleats don't slip on tarmac. Walking on floor tiles which people often install in hallways in their houses is another story though. Then blokes happily splash 15k on a bike, 10k on a couple different wheel sets, $300 on a pair of bib shorts, but cry a river about $15 for a pair of cleats 🤦♂.
Здравствуй друг, посмотрел видео и прекрасно тебя понимаю по поводу покрытия эта матовая краска на которую в мокром состоянии клеится лимитированная наклейка и наносится лак поэтому переход такой не плавный вот почему я предпочитаю или лакированный велосипед или матовый но в большей степени лакированный , с матовым очень много проблем в виде царапин он тяпки которые никогда не уйдут )) , потом ты говорил про вынос он у тебя 110 мм я не уверен но. Не кажется у тебя рост около 180 так что такой вынос тебе подойдёт по поводу посадки она напоминает SEKA посадку я вижу тебя в аэро посадке как себя тоже после долгого восстановления из-за аварий которые были связаны с водителями) гибкость вернётся но нужно тренироваться , дай бог когда нибудь встретимся и разок пообщаемся на тренировке))
Le combo est mal monté normalement avec l’autre cache, on ne voit pas la vis centrale sur le combo. j’ai le même mais en plus léger avec des roues Corima mcc
Maybe bigger frame and shorter neck part, but I like a bigger frame cause I’m a bigger guy. ❤ congrats on the beautiful bike. Are you gonna be on Chris Millers podcast?
Awesome bike. 7.8kg sounds about right with those wheels and ultegra groupset. If one is looking at top tier components and lighter 40-45mm wheels it would be in the low 7s. Doesn't it come with a rubber/plastic cap over the seatpost bolt?
It actually not as aggressive as I thought it would be from a geometry standpoint, as a reference, giant propel size S has 535 top tube, 383 reach and same 529 stack. 1 question, is the Mondrian color is an actual painting or a decal with clear coat on it?
@@OompaLoompaCycling Yea, because from the official introduce video, that was a decal and clear coat on it. Was wondering if the actual production line might do the different. Nonetheless, great bike.
Hello, what is the total weight of this beautiful Look 795 Blade RS? It is confortable to long ride over 100km? Thanks in advance and congratulations for your bike 😉
Almost 8kg… I know that it’s not the most important but îm a little beat desapionted by this result. But it’s so beautiful and iconic! Thank you for your feed back! Ride safe 👍
the drop doesnt look massive i think the reach may make it feel overly aggressive. with a shorter stem and shorter bars you could feel more comfortable and still get in the best aero position on a road bike with bent arms.
Disappointed to hear the weight after seeing the claims that look is making. I have the 2020 version and my only complaint is the weight. I have been eager to see reviews of this version. (Very different bike). Thanks for this video.
It’s a combination of factors leading to the weight, I’ve got a relatively heavy wheelset, saddle is not the lightest in the market, spider power meters are heavier than pedal based ones, groupset not the highest end
Enjoyed the video. For that money, I would have gone the SL8 S-Works frameset route. You would have ended up with a lighter and probably faster bike. Would have also changed the wheels to something lighter like the Elite drives or Carbon Spoke Road Disc CD Series from 9 Vello. A cheaper option would have been to go the none S-Works route (pro) but get the new handlebar/stem one piece. Even with the purchase of new lighter wheels (mentioned before), you still would have have moneys left back Anyway for what its worth, what you have there does look better than the SL8. Who knows, the look of the bike may enable you using distraction, to drop some riders
Look claim their race-ready 795 team Cofidis are riding is 7kg in size M, which does sound to me somewhat optimistic. However, what I don't understand is why they make the seat post into an "aero" shape. A slim one would make the frame set 100g lighter making the bike more comfortable to ride, whilst not taking anything away from the aerodynamics of the frame, to which we know only the very front contributes anything, if at all.
@@OompaLoompaCycling No worries, most people shop with their eyes, me too :). It wouldn't look aesthetically consistent with the rest of the frame, but it would be more functional, especially on rougher tarmac. By the way, I have the same saddle on my Time ADH01 - it is actually reasonably lightweight and provides decent cushioning and didn't cost much, so I will keep mine.
hard to say - venge vs look (i put both frames into an aggressive position, so more or less the same). Scultura was in a 'stock' position, so would say Scultura haha...
Bro you have been in this hobby long enough to know its not about the bike for mere mortal like us. Riding more with better fitness will always be paramount. Sadly not many will have the privileges to do so as we still need to put food on the table unless you are pro cyclist.
You should have tried my previous generation of the LOOK 795 Blade before jumping on this 😂 hearsay the new frame is abit more compliant and doesn’t feel as “stiff” as the previous generation.
You don't sound all that thrilled. More like you regret you're purchas. I have a feeling it will be replaced sooner than later.. Hope you find the right bike, not the best bike, just you're bike.
@@OompaLoompaCycling my only concern would be the use of headset spacers and how low to cut the steerer tube. but it certainly would be for endurance rides anyway
I love the look of the bike, but the weight has me concerned. I live in the mountains. 7.8kg for a small is heavy, my XL would be over 8kg.....I ride a sworks tarmac now and love it so I'm concerned with the LOOK being a disappointment
Consider elitewheels which have gotten good reviews and mich lighter and most importantly cheaper ! I think once u change your wheels u will feel better. Get a better bike fit too !
If I listen to you, you do not sound so excited...more disapointed also talking about the details... and of course wheels go for hyper D45 price performance and ride feel is a very good compromise...
From your bike fitting section of your video, your reach looks cramped up. Could be stem too low and you are not used to it. Probably raise the stem a few mm and slowly lower it when you get more used to it. Your choice of longer 110mm stem vs the current 100mm stem is right. Experiment with your saddle position.. I may be wrong but you are not planted on the saddle when you paddle. But I guess you have to adjust and get used to it while exploring how to optimise your pedaling with the frame where your body weight/postion over pedal to your advantage. From the video maybe you're way too over the pedal slide back a few mm? Only you will know if your glutes or legs are activate more. Cheers.
