My current fleet of LOOK's.

First is my KG381i Jalabert
Second is a KG86 Hinault
Last is a KG76

Here's an old pic of my KG361. Now I use a 100 TTT Forgie stem and
a Terry Dragonfly Ti saddle.

2003 KG 461. Love it. D/A and Ultegra mix, (Ultegra brake calipers-I want to replace them w Mavics), FSA pro crankset, Ksryiums, Weyless post, ITM Lees stem, Easton EC-90 bar, Weyless carbon cages. The trires will be replaced as soon as I get it off the trainer and the weather gets better. I have a set of Specializes all-seasons to put on it.

2003 KG 461. Love it. D/A and Ultegra mix, (Ultegra brake calipers-I want to replace them w Mavics), FSA pro crankset, Ksryiums, Weyless post, ITM Lees stem, Easton EC-90 bar, Weyless carbon cages. The trires will be replaced as soon as I get it off the trainer and the weather gets better. I have a set of Specializes all-seasons to put on it.

What's your stack height from the top of the headtube to the bottom of the stem? I'm just curious...........I have a lot.......

5 cm.

5 cm.


ditto....me too

I may have some cut off and flip the stem. (Maybe 2cm-should make the bar about the same height.)

2001 Team Kelme KG 361. Size 57cm. Anyone interested? ;)

Had this since 9/2002
I guess it is time to start thinking of a new one ;-)
I agree with what others have said......
Once you ride Look it is hard to go with anything else.
This geometry just plain works for me.
Climbs like an angel & descends like a demon.
The hands off riding tells you why this slack
angles works well during a long hard ride.

This is my first Look bike. It is a 49 cm. KG 461.

Dura-Ace 10 Speed group
Dura-Ace 7800 wheels with Michelin Pro Race tires
ITM Millenium Stem with Ritchey WSC Classic Round Bar
USE-1 Mountain Bike Seat Post
Flite Saddle
Speedplay X-1 pedal
Salsa Titanium Quick release
Taco bottle cage

Overall weight is 16.6 lbs.

Here is the first century done on the new rig. It was the enchanted circle century. My time went from 7'11" last year to 5'57" this year. Not bad considering the amount of climbing involved and the fact it dances above 9800'. It goes from Red River New Mexico to Taos, Angel Fire, Eagles Nest, then back to Red River. All are ski resorts here, so you can imagine the climbing.

This is my Look KG486 build with:
HSC 4 SL fork,
Shimano Dura Ace 9 speed,
ITM Millenium stem,
Noname seatpost (I think I'll go for the Ritchey WCS carbon seatpost),
Ritchey WCS bars,
Fizik Arione saddle,
Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL2 wheelset,
Vittoria Rubino Pro tires.

http://www.trekoclv.webbyen.dk/billed.asp?PrivatBilled=5242354

DA, Ksyrium SSC SL's, Deda bits..

Here's one more.... The image has been around awhile, but the only thing that's been changed is the bar. It's now an Italian shallow bend type....

A 585 will be alongside this one before much longer....

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2398

I've been lurking on the LOOK forum for a little bit. So, I thought I'll send a pix of my new KG381i (57cm) adding one more to the Jalabert column. Its built-up with:
HSC4 fork,
Shimano Dura Ace 10,
USE Alien seatpost,
Easton EC70 stem & EC90 Equipe bars,
Fizik Aliante saddle,
Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL wheelset,
Speedplay Zero pedals,
Continental Attack/Force tires,
Tacx Tao cages,

Its also my first Look and the size is very similar to yours!

Oh the times we've had together... here we are on top of the world... this day it carried me 114 miles and over 14,500 feet of elevation gain... there may be better bikes out there but I've yet to ride one. Bike: 481sl, dura ace, wheels: DA/OP/28DT Rev. 3X.

Oh the times we've had together... here we are on top of the world... this day it carried me 114 miles and over 14,500 feet of elevation gain... there may be better bikes out there but I've yet to ride one. Bike: 481sl, dura ace, wheels: DA/OP/28DT Rev. 3X.
Ya Baby!
I've ordered mine and I'm still waitin. Sometime this January. Dura Ace and AM 420's. Can't wait. I will post pics.

That's a geat shot by the way.

WBC

From our 2004 TdF Trip. Rode from Grenoble. One great day with great riding, great friends, and one LOOK KG461. Love the bike.

We'll be back in 2005 (with the LOOK)...

She is my #2 bike. Sorry for the bad pic.

Showing off my baby, (atleast that's what it feels like)
kg461, 59cm, DA 7800 componets, kysrium, garmin gps unit, blah , blah, blah,
I'm already boared with my proud parent syndrome.
Love, love , love my bike.

Very nice bike.
What is the GPS unit for?

The Garmin ique 3600 is a PDA useng Palm operating softwear, so it can do basicly any type of function any PDA can do. What is ultra-geek cool is the gps (global positioning system) unit. I can enter anywhere i want to go on this unit and it will give me turn by turn directions, time traveled , average speed, top speed, distance traveled, elevation gain, yada, yada. I also have over 200 mp3's on a 1 gig sd card installed in this unit. I broadcast mp3 tunes and directions through a fm transmitter to anyone with in 90 feet of me. This comes across on my fm earpeice. I also purchased a custom mount to hold this unit on my top tube. Has anyone else ever done this? I've never seen or heard of anyone doing this.

I think there's probably a very good reason why you've never heard of anybody else doing this...but I'll let you figure it out. :p That said, I'll admit to having most of the same functions on my separate (but slightly more subtle) Polar HRM and iPod combo, so I know where you're coming from. Kind of. I guess it would be cool if you were riding cross country or something - can you check your email? What about fax capability?
The PDA aside, it looks like a sweet ride. Enjoy.

Everytime I see a Look pic post here it always reminds me of the steel Bernard Hinault edition Look bike I over "looked" at a police auction and some other buyer got it for $70. Had nice Campy parts on it too. Just needed air in the tires. The guy who bought it didn't even know what it was. In hide sight, I could've made him a deal in the parking lot afterwards for $100 or something.

Everytime I see a Look pic post here it always reminds me of the steel Bernard Hinault edition Look bike I over "looked" at a police auction and some other buyer got it for $70. Had nice Campy parts on it too. Just needed air in the tires. The guy who bought it didn't even know what it was. In hide sight, I could've made him a deal in the parking lot afterwards for $100 or something.

I would have killed to get that bike for $70(probably not a good idea to kill someone at a police auction ;) ) I paid a lot more for my LOOK 753 Hinault and by the time I finished restoring it....well let's just say I could have made the morgage payment for a couple of months........

I recently bought an old Look steel frame at an ebay auction in germany. Ill try to take some pics of it soon. Maybe you can help identify it? My guess is its from around the mid 80's.

I recently bought an old Look steel frame at an ebay auction in germany. Ill try to take some pics of it soon. Maybe you can help identify it? My guess is its from around the mid 80's.

Christian, LOOK only made one steel frame in the 80's and that was the LOOK-Hinault Reynolds 753. It was white with red, blue and yellow trim. LOOK also made some steel frames in the mid-90's. They were made out of Columbus. I used to own the KG243. It was yellow and red and was lugged. They made 2 other steel models in the mid-90's also.

Here is my new 481SL...

Thanks for the eye candy yall...

Hey, I would like to introduce my Look kg 181. It's just a great bike...

The 585:

Campy Record w/ Carbon cranks, Zero Gravity Ti calipers,

Selcof carbon post and Aliante Carbon Rail saddle,

Ritchey WCS stem and Deda 215 Shallow bar,

Speedplay X-1 pedals, Arundel cages,

Wheels: Hugi 240S hubs, DT RR1.1 hoops and Sapim CX-Ray spokes, 28F/32R,

The size XL/ 57.5 TT weighs in at just under 15.5 lbs as you see it.

DANG!
That is one sweet Look-ing ride. Very nice, understated build. Interesting to see the 'Evolusize' compact idea actually in action - I've never seen an XL before and it appears to have a virtually horizontal TT.
But hey - i bet it could 15.6 lbs. if you didn't run the long-stemmed tubes! :p

The top tube does indeed have a zero degree slope, as does the 486 XL (up-thread there somewhere).

When I installed new rubber, the long stem tubes were the closest at hand. Oddly enough, those valves add enough weight to balance the rim seam on the opposite side such that the wheels don't spin when hung freely.

I'll screw on a couple of valve extenders that will be so close to the hubs that I'll be able to quantitatively measure wheel deflection on the road. ;)

Bought this bike in February 2004. I first rode it on the 20th of that month. As of today I have put 8,218 miles on it. The most notible ride was the Bike Tour of Colorado in June/July 2004. I climbed Trail Ridge Road (highest paved road in the lower 48) that peaked out at 12,183 feet (3,713 meters). It has truely been an awesome bike.

Dura Ace Triple, Terry Ti Fly Saddle, Ritchey WCS Stem, Easton EC90 bar, Velomax Orion II wheelset.

Bought a week ago, so no serious mileage yet (but very impressed with the few hours that I've ridden on it so far). I did post these pics in Complete Bikes, Frames & Forks but thought I may as well post here too so all the Looks are in 1 place...

WOW!!! That is one of the hottest bikes I have ever seen!!! Nice work!!!

Look seriously makes the nicest looking bikes around. Thanks everyone, your bikes are awesome!

Here's my own 'Mellow Yellow' KG286 w/ Centaur 10, repainted from the stock canary yellow.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v414/oz_chi/MellowYellow.jpg

Beautiful job. I used to own a 286. I wish I still had it... It was a great bike

Here's my brand new 585:

- Dura-Ace 10-speed components
- Fizik Aliante saddle w/ carbon rails
- Selcof carbon monocoque seatpost
- ITM Millenium stem (11 cm.)
- Kestrel EMS Pro/SL bars (42 cm.)
- Look Keo pedals (steel)
- Mavic Ksyrium SL wheels - "old" version
- Arundel bottle cages

Total weight currently is 15.8 lbs. I have some Rolf Elan Aero's on order, which should bring the weight down to the 15.1-15.2 neighborhood.

Very nice piece of equipment you have there. What size frame is that, and if you wouldn't mind what is the crank center to seat dimension and seat nose to handle bar center dimension. I'm hoping to move up to a 585 this spring, but I'm a little worried about sizing. I'm 6'0" and when I check the frame dimensions for a size 57 it seems like I may have to have too much spacer under the stem to have a nice balanced appearance to the build, which yours certainly has!

Very nice piece of equipment you have there. What size frame is that, and if you wouldn't mind what is the crank center to seat dimension and seat nose to handle bar center dimension. I'm hoping to move up to a 585 this spring, but I'm a little worried about sizing. I'm 6'0" and when I check the frame dimensions for a size 57 it seems like I may have to have too much spacer under the stem to have a nice balanced appearance to the build, which yours certainly has!

My 585 is a size medium, which according to their specs means that seat tube length is equivalent to a 53cm c-c. I don't know what the crank to seat distance is, but the distance from the nose of the saddle to the center of the bars is 55.5cm. In the picture I posted I had a 1cm. spacer under the stem, but since it was taken I added another .5cm. since I also raised my saddle a bit. In terms of spacer comparisons my other bike with more traditional dimensions (no sloping top tube) required me to have 2.5cm. of spacers under the stem, and its seat tube measered 54cm. c-c. It did not have an integrated headset. Perhaps Look's semi-compact geometry allows for a slightly longer head tube for a given size, so you might be okay.

Dave Hickey - love the two fixies - i am jealous..

Ultra-lousy, just-out-of-the-box, crap-the-battery-is-dead photo. Real shots when the build is complete. Waiting on stem and handlebar...

I have the red and black 386i posted earlier. Unfortunately it had to go back to Veltec for them to look at a loose front deraileur hanger. No news yet. Here is my newly built blue and white 2004 481SL.

Easton ec90 carbon bar
Ritchey WCS stem
Velomax Orion II rims
Michelin Pro Race 2 tires
Dura Ace 7800 10 speed
Dura Ace 7800 pedals
Terry Ti Fly saddle

Rides great. Can't really explain it but it feels more "airy" than the 386i which is great too.

My two Look:

Verrrry nice. How do you like the Stella Azzurra crankset? Specifically, how is the shifting? Thinking about getting some - it's between them and the Stronglight Pulsion, but the Stella's are waaay more bling. On the other hand, the Pulsion's are only 440 grams including rings. :eek:

Damn, that Miracle Grow is the bomb!

Verrrry nice. How do you like the Stella Azzurra crankset? Specifically, how is the shifting? Thinking about getting some - it's between them and the Stronglight Pulsion, but the Stella's are waaay more bling. On the other hand, the Pulsion's are only 440 grams including rings. :eek:Although they come with no teflon coating I can tell no difference between 04 Record CF (which I had on before) and these S Azzurra Guizzo... meaning they shift as well as any crankset could.... they sure made my 486 look different.... in a nice way ... I like 'em :). At certain point I had to stop letting the weight dictate what kinda bike I can have if you know what I mean....

Look Kg 486 2005
DA10
Easton attack aero bars
Zero Gravity brakes
Zipp 808

Updated photo
New wheels

Updated photo
New wheels


Daym!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

Yowsa! Sweet!

Here it is with my mate's Boras. :D

Beautifull bike.
I have got to say I am anxious to get my hands on one of those.
As you can see I love the 486 but the 585 is likely to put me squarley in the dog house.
Oh well based on my history its starting to feel like home.
Ok I have to ask "Scotland Boy" are you in Scotland ?
Are you riding that beautifull rig over those roads?
If so we want a full OFF ROAD review of its handling abilitys.
(no offense to Scotland of course)
Having visited family again recently I must say you would have to have nerves of steel dealing with some the roads and drivers in the Edinburg region.
Congratulations on your new ride.

Beautifull bike.
Ok I have to ask "Scotland Boy" are you in Scotland ?
Are you riding that beautifull rig over those roads?
If so we want a full OFF ROAD review of its handling abilitys.
(no offense to Scotland of course)
Having visited family again recently I must say you would have to have nerves of steel dealing with some the roads and drivers in the Edinburg region.
Congratulations on your new ride.

No offence taken. I'm actually living in Englandshire at the moment but not for too much longer. I'm missing the motherland!
The roads around Edinburgh are really bad. I'm from further north near Inverness though and the roads there are pretty good. I've found that the bike is just so smooth over bumps and potholes. It seems to just glide along. Also, with the sloping geometry, the resultant long seat post seems to flex a bit more giving more comfort. I have come from an Alu frame so I suppose any carbon frame copes well with bumps in comparison. On long descents it just handles. I love it. The best bike in the world.

http://www.thinkcooper.com/bicycle/lookOnPorsche.jpg

Our team was sponsored by Look in the late 80's, they furnished most guys on the team carbon, but they didn't have anything big enough to fit me with the exception of one of these 753 Hinnault frames. It's a 62, running a Mavic group (Crank, brakes/levers, F/R deraillers, hubs, rims, seatpost, stem, bottom bracket and headset, with DA bar ends, Look pedals, Concor saddle and various 7 and 8 speed Sachs freewheels. I have Huret indexed downtube shifters, maybe it's time to throw those on. Recently rebuilt the wheels, as this was the primary ride before getting a modern 10 speed road bike.

The frame needs restoration, a project for this winter.

Here is some pics of my new Look 555(size 55) equiped with Campa Centaur with FSA Gossamer Compact Crank with 50/15 and Mavic Ksyrium Equipe. The weight is about 8kg with my Ksyrium SL i guess :confused: Im gonna buy a new handlebar in the end of the summer and maby some chorus components to get the weight down. http://home.no.net/magio/look/555-1.jpg http://home.no.net/magio/look/555-2.jpg http://home.no.net/magio/look/555-3.jpg http://home.no.net/magio/look/555-4.jpg http://home.no.net/magio/look/555-5.jpg http://home.no.net/magio/look/555-6.jpg

winning the field sprint on the 196:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/pogoman77/Phillipsburg%2009-10/DSCN0100.jpg

yes, its a fast bike..

The 585:

Campy Record w/ Carbon cranks, Zero Gravity Ti calipers,

Selcof carbon post and Aliante Carbon Rail saddle,

Ritchey WCS stem and Deda 215 Shallow bar,

Speedplay X-1 pedals, Arundel cages,

Wheels: Hugi 240S hubs, DT RR1.1 hoops and Sapim CX-Ray spokes, 28F/32R,

The size XL/ 57.5 TT weighs in at just under 15.5 lbs as you see it.




Bixe: Nice bike! I was thinking of doing essentially the same build. How is the ride with the DT Swiss wheels? How well do the Zero Gravity brakes work?

Frame: LOOK KX Light (53cm)
Fork: HSC5 fork
Groupset: Dura ace 10sp
Stem: ITM Millennium carbon (12cm)
Steering: ITM Millenium (42cm)
Seatpost: Look Ergopost 2
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Titanium
Pedals: Look PP396 Jalabert
Wheels Racing : Mavic Ksyrium ES with Michelin Pro race (23mm)
Training: Mavic Classics SSC with Conti GP (23mm)

Haven't been on the boards all winter. Go figure I live in the NE. Anyway, here is my 196 last summer. Have lost the clip on aeros now otherwise it is ready to go for spring. Fatsest bike I have ever owned. Clocked 62mph last summer (yeah is was downhill but who cares it was still flying). I have seen other 196's in the yellow and silver but never in this aqua green. Would love to know how many of these were made if anyone knows the history.

this season I decided to pass on LOOK:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/pogoman77/IMG_0673.jpg

Love the Scott as well. I assume too many miles on the 196 plus a little weight savings with the Scott. Do you or have you seen many 196's around? I am looking to pick up another if you are selling.

i've since changed to a white slr and ritchey bar and stem.

Built this is November. I could not be more happy.

Medium size frame
Dura Ace 10
FSA SLK cranks
EC-70 stem EC-90 bars
EC-90 seatpost
Arione saddle
Ksyrium SL wheels
Profile Design cages
Look Keo pedals
15.5 Lbs.

2004 KG 461
57cm Frame with HSC4 fork
Shimano Ultegra Group with 53/39 x 12-25 Cassette
32 Spoke Ultegra/Open Pro Wheels
San Marco Concour Light Saddle
Ritchey Comp Road Streem Bar
Ritchey New Pro Seat Post with 25mm offset
Ritchey 10cm New Pro Road Stem
Michelin Krylon carbon Tires
Ultegra SPD SL Pedals
47535

New LOOK 585.

I have a question about some of the newer model Look 486 and 585 models pictured on this thread. On most of these bikes there appears to be a tapered FSA spacer sitting on top of the headtube under what appear to be regular non tapered spacers. Is this tapered FSA unit part of an FSA headset or is it an actual spacer itself, and does this tapered FSA unit come standard with new Look framesets? Thanks and the bikes look great.

You are looking at the FSA top cap of the headset - it comes with the bike. It is quite tall but I believe that you can get a smaller one from FSA.

Zippi, you should be glad you don't live near me. I'd have to come over and liberate that bike from you and park it next to mine. I don't even care for Campy parts, but that thing looks so HAWT!
Same Saddle, and pedals i use. Same Frame size. What's your address again?
I'd have to put flat/ergo bars on it though.

This is something I've been riding for about a year and a bit:



Laifer

I got the frame from fellow RBR'r RCNUTE, muchas gracias mi compadre....anyway I pulled all of the components of my Lemond Alpe that was just too small. I would love to find a lower weight wheelset, but that is about all on the agenda. I am looking forward to a good ride tomorrow to give it a road test.

5 cm.

I'd leave it at 5 rather than cutting some off and flipping the stem, I think it looks better the way it is. Look makes such a nice looking bike, I wish I had bought one before now.

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/9841/20060326ii0021vj.jpg

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/6519/20060326ii0050mc.jpg

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5902/20060326ii0067ig.jpg

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/3092/20060326ii0119rz.jpg

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/727/20060326ii0140jv.jpg

Just got my new Look 565 and its beautiful! I love my 555 (pics above) but this one is just :D


http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/1097/img0768large5gs.jpg

Ultegra, Ksyrium Elite wheels, VO2 Carbon Crankset, Ritchey WCS 13cm Stem, VO2 Handlebar, Kèo Carbon Pedals

More pics if wanted.

Zippi, you should be glad you don't live near me. I'd have to come over and liberate that bike from you and park it next to mine. I don't even care for Campy parts, but that thing looks so HAWT!
Same Saddle, and pedals i use. Same Frame size. What's your address again?
I'd have to put flat/ergo bars on it though.

You want to turn a 585 into a flat bar?? :eek:

That would be more of a crime than stealing the bike!!!

I am really loving the new 585. Had a tough time deciding between the white & the nude. Good weight at 14.2 lb with the clinchers & 13.8 with the Hyperons.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v90/flying333/Look%20585/Mine.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v90/flying333/Look%20585/8.jpg

You want to turn a 585 into a flat bar?? :eek:

That would be more of a crime than stealing the bike!!!

haha I think he meant an ergo bar with flat tops...

The idea of a Look 585 Credit Agricole hybrid is hysterical though, might become my next photoshop project.

Here it is my new look 555! Outfitted with Ultegra 10 and K SL's and velomax circuits. SO far I love it but have not had any huge rides on it. It is very solid and stiff. Seems to soak up the smaller bumbs with ease bit you really notice the bigger hits.

Frame:Look 585 (2006)
Group: Dura-Ace 10v
Wheelset: Ksyrium Es
Bar: Dedda Newton
Post: Look Ergopost 2
Stem: Dedda Newton
Pedals: Look keo carbon titan axle
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR kit carbonio51774

size 59. It's all good.

Finally i have my new bike after 3 months. It was worth waiting for.

Finally i have my new bike after 3 months. It was worth waiting for.

Congrats ! Very nice build. I dont see too many 565's & that is a nice one.
Have fun!

Sold my Cannondale frame and built this up with the Campy Record,FSA carbon bars and seat post. Love the ride.

2006 555 and 2004 461

...which I had just got last Friday. Great ride and very responsive.

Campy Centaur Grey, FSA, Easton, AM Classic

oh 461, i have one of those.

Assembeled this bike over the last year or two. Recently got the frame and brakes.
Here is Martell
http://web.mac.com/kreger/iWeb/Site/Library_files/IMG_0377.jpg

specs are as follows:

frame - 2003 Look 461, 59 cm (thanks Darrell)
brakes - zero gravity 05 ti
wheels - chris king/open pro
crank- fsa carbon pro compact 50x34
drive train bits - ultegra, 12-25, with dura ace sti and rear der on the way
stem/bar - ritchey wcs os, with itm k sword on the way
post - fsa slk
saddle - sella san marco aspide
garmin edge

got a csc bottle the other day and it looks great. its not the lightest thing in the world, the wheels are defo overkill for road riding, but its comfortable on long days and stiff.

everything man needs for mountains and flats :-)

Just built it last night, just in time for the STP this weekend (Seattle to Portland 206 miles, about 9000 people are doing it this year!). The last time I rode the STP on a nice aluminum bike, but since then I've converted to being a steel lover. On a whim, I decided to try carbon fiber when I found this new/ frame.

I was able to take it out last night near midnight and loved the feel. My next ride will be Saturday morning - the actual STP ride. Probably not a good idea to ride my bike for the first time on a double century, but oh well. I just have to change the stem...

I don't have a bike scale, but considering the components, anyody want to guess the weight? Also, what is the official model name of the fork?

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UPDATE: Updated picture shows the corrected stem.

Anybody want to trade my 53cm for a 50cm?

UPDATE 2: STOLEN FROM THE PARKING GARAGE AT MY WORK!!!!! IF YOU SEE IT FOR SALE, PLEASE CONTACT ME!!! I LOVED THIS BIKE! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Some weeks ago I completed my latest retro project: A carbon classic KG171 from the 1990s.

I like the look of those classic Mavic components which were up-to-date when I started cycling at the end of the 80s. I live close to the French border and always dreamt of owning a Mavic-equipped bike. Now this dream came true.

- Frame: Look KG171 (as used by Team Once in 1993 and 1994)
It consist of 8 carbon tubes which are bonded to Aluminium lugs.

- Rear derailleur: Mavic 840 (jockey wheels with needle bearings)
- Front derailleur: Mavic 862
- Brakes: Mavic 451
- Bottom bracket: Edco Competition
- Crankset: Mavic 631
- Headset: Mavic 305
- Hubs: Mavic 571
- Rims: Rigida SHP6 Ceramic
- Stem: Cinelli Grammo
- Handlebar: 3TTT Competizione
- Seatpost: Kalloy Aero
- Saddle: Selle Italia Turbomatic 2
- Pedals: Look
- Computer: Sigma Sport BC1100


http://www.cooltra.de/look-carbon/look-carbon-juni-2006-1.jpg

http://www.cooltra.de/look-carbon/look-carbon-juni-2006-4.jpg

http://www.cooltra.de/look-carbon/look-carbon-juni-2006-2.jpg

http://www.cooltra.de/look-carbon/look-carbon-juni-2006-5.jpg

http://www.cooltra.de/look-carbon/look-carbon-juni-2006-7.jpg

http://www.cooltra.de/look-carbon/look-carbon-juni-2006-8.jpg

Of course I have been to France with my Look (a few weeks ago with a different seatpost and saddle)

http://www.cooltra.de/look-carbon/resto-11.jpg
http://www.cooltra.de/look-carbon/resto-12.jpg

Hi to everybody, this is my Look 585 it weight 6,200 Kgs. (13,66 Lbs I think) I'm from Florence Italy
Paolo

I just got a great deal on my new baby. I'm amazed at the ride quality in all aspects. Best bike I've ever owned:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/dasmud/bikes/585small.jpg

Wow that is a nice red Look. 585 right? Is that a 51 or 53cm?

It's a Small size: http://www.lookcycle.com/v2/anglais/catalogue/2006/geom.php

edit: and yep, 585 indeed :)

It's a Small size: http://www.lookcycle.com/v2/anglais/catalogue/2006/geom.php

edit: and yep, 585 indeed :)

edit:

Looks great.

Here is my replacement look 565. I had a small crack in my 555 and Look replaced it with a 565. Talk about great customer service!

I'll be switching to some not quite so red tires when these are worn out, probably Michelin Krylion's instead of the ProRace2's that are on it now. As well as changing the 90 stem to a 110 once my flexibility is back.

71295

71296

Here is my 56 cm Look KG381. I like it but think a 57 would be a better fit. I would love to come across a good condition 481SL in 57!! (hint, hint.... used anyone?)

The ride is smooth and the bike seems pretty lively. It reminds me of a Look KG96 I rode once about 15 years ago, except is lighter and better in general. I like the handling and ride and think this is a pretty good racing bike, but it leaves me a bit nervous in terms of durability. Something about it makes me think this might not be a long-term ride. I hope I am wrong 'cuz it is a nice bike and wildly underrated in the marketplace in terms of ride and handling.

I hope I get the chance to ride it in some real hills.

You can check out my Look bike on my website.

http://web.mac.com/uglygreencow/iWeb/Site/blog%20%40%20sports/D6AD2823-056F-4C7C-9951-CDF32CB9526E.html

Here's my 361 with 105 10sp.

Here are my Looks!

KG381 Jalabert

KX Light - USA Cycling Edition

Look Alu Track - made in Italy

Kilian

I love all the bikes in this thread. Here's mine.<p>KG 481SL<p>Campagnolo Record Gruppo<p>Mavic Wheels<p>Cinelli Ram Bar<p>Fizik Saddle<p>http://farm1.static.flickr.com/121/283746678_9f67b546b1.jpg?v=0

I love all the bikes in this thread. Here's mine.<p>KG 481SL<p>Campagnolo Record Gruppo<p>Mavic Wheels<p>Cinelli Ram Bar<p>Fizik Saddle<p>

Is it just the angle of the picture, or is the top tube "reverse" sloping (i.e. higher at the seat tube than at the head tube)?

Just the photo. Check the wall to floor angle. My bad. This frame is standard (classic) geometry.

Christian, LOOK only made one steel frame in the 80's and that was the LOOK-Hinault Reynolds 753. It was white with red, blue and yellow trim. LOOK also made some steel frames in the mid-90's. They were made out of Columbus. I used to own the KG243. It was yellow and red and was lugged. They made 2 other steel models in the mid-90's also.
Dave, do you have any more information on this Look steel-anomaly? I own a full kitted version...but mine has Reynolds 653 with Campagnolo dropouts. Any info is appreciated.

Here's my current training set up on the 481. Yeah, I can't decide on a cage color.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/152/353568889_e385b43172.jpg

The 585.

We'll play guess the model- sorry about the bad photo.

My 585 14'50 lbs...

Ridden three times since last thursday. 48 mile ride with 3000+ climbing on saturday.
So far so good. This bike climb is a fantastis ascender and descender. I could not belive that it weighed in at 15.7lbs. with cages and pedals!

Nice! Is that the XL (57) size? I was wondering how the 595 would look in the larger sizes

It is actually a XXL 59cm top tube. I am 6'3", Best lookin large frame I've ever seen. The slightly sloping top tube really adds to the looks. The head tube is not so huge like all the other frames that i've owned.

Locomotive 1, Beautiful bike. I am curious as to your bottom bracket to top of saddle measurements. Thanks.

Thanks, the measurement is 842mm.

that is a gorgeous f***ing bike.

come on mega millions, i want me one (well 4) like that

Here's mine after 55 miles of riding.

I have to say, it's my first Look and it's a darn fine bicycle. Can't decide if I'm sad that I waited this long or if I'm happy I picked one up at this level of perfection.

Here is my latest ride - too bad the weather here in Boston ain't cooperating.

This my "new" 461, Centaur build, Proton wheelset.
A great bike!
Can't wait until spring.

I just finished up my "new" 461 today too. Took it for a ride, 40 degrees and 20-25 mph winds. I had a grin from ear to ear for 30 hilly miles. I love it.

Here's mine:

JWRB:
Hey, that's one heck of a nice looking bike!

It's been brutally cold up here . . . can't wait to take my 461 out on a warm sunny day.

Here's my commuter:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/chza00/chas595ultra.jpg

chas@LookUSA

Here's my commuter:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/chza00/chas595ultra.jpg

chas@LookUSA

Beautiful :thumbsup:
How are the Corima wheels in the wind ?
/Roy

Beautiful :thumbsup:
How are the Corima wheels in the wind ?
/Roy

Thanks Roy. The area we ride tends to vary between windy and very windy, and these wheels pick up quite a bit more of it than the Fulcrums I usually ride. Even though I am pretty lightweight (150lbs.), the wheels have never made the bike ride unpredictably, although they require you to pay a little more attention when descending at speed in windy conditions.

How's the weather been in Denmark so far this year? Have you had a chance to do much riding on your 585 Ultra?

chas@LookUSA

Thanks Roy. The area we ride tends to very between windy and very windy, and these wheels pick up quite a bit more of it than the Fulcrums I usually ride. Even though I am pretty lightweight (150lbs.), the wheels have never made the bike ride unpredictably, although they require you to pay a little more attention when descending at speed in windy conditions.

How's the weather been in Denmark so far this year? Have you had a chance to do much riding on your 585 Ultra?

chas@LookUSA

beautiful bike :thumbsup: I am going to order one like that :p , what kind the stem & handlebar you use ?

beautiful bike :thumbsup: I am going to order one like that :p , what kind the stem & handlebar you use ?


Thanks! I'm using a Look EDH bar and a Look stem. The stem is branded VO2, which is how they are sold in Europe, but it will probably say Look on it when it's released in the U.S.

chas@LookUSA

Thanks! I'm using a Look EDH bar and a Look stem. The stem is branded VO2, which is how they are sold in Europe, but it will probably say Look on it when it's released in the U.S.

chas@LookUSA

I think that's what I saw on the Look booth of TOC, it is much nicer then VO2 VO Stem 1, when will be the release date on that ?

I think that's what I saw on the Look booth of TOC, it is much nicer then VO2 VO Stem 1, when will be the release date on that ?

They will probably be released as part of the 2008 line, meaning they may be available as early as October.

chas@LookUSA

ordered 595 ultra today, size small :9: hope it come out as good as yours :rolleyes:

Thanks! I'm using a Look EDH bar and a Look stem. The stem is branded VO2, which is how they are sold in Europe, but it will probably say Look on it when it's released in the U.S.

chas@LookUSA

So I was wondering, is VO2 an offshoot of Look that will be dealing with component accessories, or is it a 3rd party manufacturer that will be producing the bars/stem for Look? Just curious.

By the way, nice "commuter!"

So I was wondering, is VO2 an offshoot of Look that will be dealing with component accessories?

Yes. The thinking in France was to develop an aftermarket component line branded something other than Look, similar to how Trek uses the Bontrager brand for their accessories. However, most of the feedback I hear from people in the U.S. is that they would prefer us to stick to Look branding, so we'll see what happens for 2008.

chas@LookUSA

Are there plans for (reintroduction of) Look (or VO2) road cranks?

Are there plans for (reintroduction of) Look (or VO2) road cranks?

At the moment there are no plans to re-introduce cranks.

chas@LookUSA

Yes. The thinking in France was to develop an aftermarket component line branded something other than Look, similar to how Trek uses the Bontrager brand for their accessories. However, most of the feedback I hear from people in the U.S. is that they would prefer us to stick to Look branding, so we'll see what happens for 2008.

chas@LookUSA

I would think that in developing a 'VO2' line they would lose their name recognition (IE: Look pedals vs. VO2 pedals). Anyhow, I guess I agree with others you've talked with, I'm hoping that the company abandons the idea and sticks with the original Look branding.

I would think that in developing a 'VO2' line they would lose their name recognition (IE: Look pedals vs. VO2 pedals). Anyhow, I guess I agree with others you've talked with, I'm hoping that the company abandons the idea and sticks with the original Look branding.

Well to be honest with you Dick, I tend to agree with your point regarding name recognition. However, while retaining the "Look" branding may be the right move for the short term, every brand has to be "new" at some time or another, and developing a separate line now might tie in with the company's long-term plans for introducing new products.

chas@LookUSA

Hey Chas thanks for the info! It will be interesting to see what Look ends up doing.

How's the weather been in Denmark so far this year?
Have you had a chance to do much riding on your 585 Ultra?
chas@LookUSA

The weather has improved dramatically to the better, and now I can see parts of the blue sky and the winds at 10 - 15m/s., and in the nights we have -2 degrees Celsius.

So, my old Principia 700 has to work for me a little longer in the rainy and windy days.
The Easter - start of April - is where I have scheduled for my 1.st ride on the 585 Ultra.

By that time I will grab my camera and take some pic's of the final result of the bike and put them in this thread.

/ Roy

Here's my commuter:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/chza00/chas595ultra.jpg

chas@LookUSA
Chas,
Your 595ultra has white LOOK graphics on the fork while the lookcycles-usa website show dark LOOK graphics on the fork for the ULTRA. Is the white graphics avail to the public or just to "insiders"?
-Wes

Chas,
Your 595ultra has white LOOK graphics on the fork while the lookcycles-usa website show dark LOOK graphics on the fork for the ULTRA. Is the white graphics avail to the public or just to "insiders"?
-Wes

I think it's to public, I just got mine last weekend, it's in process of built :D , if I am not wrong, I have the same graphic.

Here is my new Med size 595 - only had a 10 mile ride on it so far and still tweaking with the set up but it feels great. Still need to decide what to do with the bar tape - red to match the stripe in the saddle or white with a plain black saddle...

Cheers

Rich

Chas,
Your 595ultra has white LOOK graphics on the fork while the lookcycles-usa website show dark LOOK graphics on the fork for the ULTRA. Is the white graphics avail to the public or just to "insiders"?
-Wes

The photo of the 595 Ultra on our website is a pre-production model. All of the ultras I've seen have the white decal on the fork.

chas@LookUSA

Here is my new Med size 595 - only had a 10 mile ride on it so far and still tweaking with the set up but it feels great. Still need to decide what to do with the bar tape - red to match the stripe in the saddle or white with a plain black saddle...

Cheers

Rich

Very nice :thumbsup: mine will be soon done, I am hoping this weekend, will post pic soon :rolleyes:

A couple of different set-ups. With the black tape and missmatched wheels as race down in Utah late last fall. With the light bar tape as I have it now.

Note: The cable adjuster set-up. It takes some fiddling to get the cables cut just right, but I like the adjusters on the down tube. I find I use the inline adjusters at times if I have a last minute wheel swap or a flat.

Dura Ace 9sp, FSA Team crankset, Ti BB, Carbon Concepts seat post, Flite saddle, Reynolds tubular wheels, Modolo Curvisima carbon bars (Zipp in the Utah pics) big ol Garmin edge, speedplay ti pedals, Superbe Pro brake calipers/Coolstop pads. Weighs in at 15.18lbs as shown.
Don Hanson

I know it's not proper to post in two threads, but what the heck. This is my Look 585 size S. It has Campy Record components.

I just got this baby yesterday.

http://ericpaige.com/assets/images/Look_595_Ultra_02.jpg
Frame size: Large
Group: Campy Record
Saddle: Fizik Arione Carbon Rails
Pedals: Look Keo HM Ti
Bar: Easton EC90
Stem: FSA OS115
Wheels: Zipp 404 Clydesdale
Bottle Cages: Serfas carbon

I just got this baby yesterday.

http://ericpaige.com/assets/images/Look_595_Ultra_02.jpg
Frame size: Large
Group: Campy Record
Saddle: Fizik Arione Carbon Rails
Pedals: Look Keo HM Ti
Bar: Easton EC90
Stem: FSA OS115
Wheels: Zipp 404 Clydesdale
Bottle Cages: Serfas carbon

:thumbsup: sweet ride

I just got this baby yesterday.




Congrats Man that is Sooooo Fine !!!

Now that's a fine lookin machine. Yu did right by going with Campy. The color scheme of the Zipps goes well with the bike. Maybe I should have gotten an ultra.I'm not much into black( I have a Pro Team White)but thats the best lookin black bike that I've ever seen! These frames are simply marvelous!

Here are mine:

KG381 Jalabert
KX Lite USA Cycling edition
Aluminium Track bike

My 555.

Here's mine after 8 months of riding. Got the frame & parts from a friend, bought the wheels. I ride MTB, and wanted to train on the road.
LOOK KG281
Dura Ace & Ultegra
Mavic Wheels
Specialized Saddle

Just got my LOOK KG 461, rides like a dream.
Have already put about 100 miles on it in the first two days.
Has full Campy Chorus with Rolf sestriere wheels.
I am loving it and the sport.

My KG381, just finished 3 weeks ago. I love this bike, but now have a 585 on the way.http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/BigSean_02/DSC00843.jpg :D

Been a while since anybody has posted here! Thought I'd throw a pic or two of my 565.

57cm 2006 565
Campagnolo 2007 Record Gruppo - 175mm crank, 12/25 casette, Ultra Narrow Chain
Campagnolo 2006 Record Seatpost
Campagnolo 2006 Zonda Wheels
Ritchey WCS 4 -Axis 10cm Stem
Ritchey WCS Classic OS 42cm Bar
Selle Italia SLR XP - White Trim Model (Have a red trim one as well;mabe a bit more red on the bike would do it some good!)
Veloflex Pave' Black Tires
Cinelli Cork White Tape
Look Keo Cro-Mo Pedals
Bontrager Ultra Light Tubes 48mm
Crappy old Catye Mitty 3 - "Keeps Working and Working"
Tacx Tao Cages

16.3 lbs. on a shop scale

This thread is the single most comprehensive collection of outstanding bike pr0n I have ever seen. Congrats on all of these rides...put my LeMond to shame!

Here is an updated picture of my 585.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb171/rossb01/S6000088.jpg

My new 595!

Nice ride! Nothing like "bike porn" :thumbsup:

I recently purchased Gnarly 928's Look 585. It took a couple of weeks to build and the pictures really don't do the bike justice. It is the most stable bike I have ever ridden! It hasn't yet helped my tendency to turn into a parachute on descents but that's no fault of the bike. Extremely well mannered, it floats over sections of rides that used to be a grind. I couldn't be happier. A big thanks to Gnarly928 for a wonderful frame and to C-40 for sizing advice.

http://www.ishapes.net/images/M_images/right_profile.jpg

http://www.ishapes.net/images/M_images/left_profile.jpg

http://www.ishapes.net/images/M_images/drivetrain.jpg

http://www.ishapes.net/images/M_images/steering_cluster.jpg


A couple of different set-ups. With the black tape and missmatched wheels as race down in Utah late last fall. With the light bar tape as I have it now.

Note: The cable adjuster set-up. It takes some fiddling to get the cables cut just right, but I like the adjusters on the down tube. I find I use the inline adjusters at times if I have a last minute wheel swap or a flat.

Dura Ace 9sp, FSA Team crankset, Ti BB, Carbon Concepts seat post, Flite saddle, Reynolds tubular wheels, Modolo Curvisima carbon bars (Zipp in the Utah pics) big ol Garmin edge, speedplay ti pedals, Superbe Pro brake calipers/Coolstop pads. Weighs in at 15.18lbs as shown.
Don Hanson

[QUOTE=profkrispy]I recently purchased Gnarly 928's Look 585. It took a couple of weeks to build and the pictures really don't do the bike justice. It is the most stable bike I have ever ridden! It hasn't yet helped my tendency to turn into a parachute on descents but that's no fault of the bike. Extremely well mannered, it floats over sections of rides that used to be a grind. I couldn't be happier. A big thanks to Gnarly928 for a wonderful frame and to C-40 for sizing advice.

I, too, found that Look to be an outstanding handling bike. You did a nice build.

The frame will soon 'fade' into the backround on all your rides...Not sure I said that properly, but on your 585, the bike's reactions to the rider's input are so perfect, so effortless that you will shortly cease to concern yourself with what the bike is going to do, and can concentrate on what YOU are doing...

I am missing that bike...My recently acquired CR1 Scott is not as nice..but close. Buzzier, a bit twitchy descending, and perhaps just a tad...ever so slightly..better uphill on very steep ascents..I will be back to the Look line very soon..
Don Hansn

That yellow track bike is noice!

With new wheels

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This bike has been posted here before but I've since made the switch to Campag and gone with black SL's - here's the new build. Oh, and thanks to Dave H for the bar tape!

Updated to make the JaJa look more Euro.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/dsweingard/2003LookKg-381003.jpg

And also

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc181/dsweingard/2003LookKg-381002-1.jpg

My first road bike: 565 w/ chorus. I have enjoyed the first month of riding.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb298/wetdogjesus/DSCN1464.jpg

595 ultra frame 53 tt
record running gear
chorus cassette
zero gravity brakes
nokon shift and brake cables
deda newton 46 deep
specialized toupe 143
wheels - mavic ks equipe (training)
- zipp 440, record hub rear, zipp 340 white industaries front
- hed c3 tt
chorus hubs 32 3cross to campag montreals, fast rides centuries.

Well, I don't have any pics yet, but then again my bike is not done yet. Cranks are getting here today! Anyway, there are some beautiful bikes here. Look sure does a great job with both form and function. Many times it's one or the other.

I'm just getting back into riding on pavement after a long break. Still ride on dirt a lot, but since my wife started doing some triathlons, I figured it was a good time to start again.

As I was sitting in my garage last night, I was thinking about this bike, and comparing it to my last roadbike (a Cannondale from the early/mid 90's), and I realized something that was very indicative of how things have changed. That old Cannondale (what a great bike!) was pretty much all metal. Only the tires, bar wrap, and so on were made of other materials. Then I looked at my LOOK. There is barely any metal in there. Sure, you have the chainrings, cassette, derailleurs, and so on, that are primarliy some type of metal, but the rest was a carbon fiber. Frame, stem, bars, cranks, wheels (including spokes) are all not metal...

Anyway, enough rambling. Here's my bike (in text, pics later tonight):

LOOK KG486 frame
Look Ergopost
Easton EC70 Wing bars
Easton EC70 stem
FSA SLK cranks
Dura-Ace components
Fizik Arione seat
Spinergy Stealth FCC
Hutchinson tires

Man I'm itching to get out and ride!

Just finsihed the build on my 595 Ultra last week.

Specs:

Look 595 Ultra Carbon Frame (Gloss Black)
Look HSC-6 Full Carbon Fork
Look Epost Integrated Seat Mast
Look Integrated Carbon Headset

Campagnolo Record Ergopower 10s Controls
Campagnolo Record Rear Derailleur (Short Cage)
Campagnolo Record CT QS Front Derailleur
Campagnolo Record Ultra Torque Carbon Compact Crankset 50/34 (172.5)
Campagnolo Record Ultra Torque Bottom Bracket
Campagnolo Record Black Skeleton-D Brakeset
Campagnolo Record Cassette (Modified to 12-26)
Campagnolo Record Ultra Chain (With Connex Link)
Campagnolo Stainless Cables (Soldiered)
Campagnolo Cable Housing

Speedplay X/2 Pedals

Deda Elementi Newton 31 Stem (120mm)
Deda Elementi Electa Carbon Wing Bar
Deda Elementi Soft Touch Bar Tape (Black)

Fizik Arione Ti Saddle with ICS (Black)
Fizik ICS Saddle Bag (Medium)

Fulcrum Racing Zero Clincher Wheelset
Vittoria Ultralight Tubes
Continental Grand Prix 4000 Tires 700x23 (Black)

Ravx Beta X Carbon Bottle Cages

Garmin Edge 305 GPS/Cyclo Computer (With Cadence/Heart Rate)


Enjoy:

Just finsihed the build on my 595 Ultra last week.

Specs:

Look 595 Ultra Carbon Frame (Gloss Black)
Look HSC-6 Full Carbon Fork
Look Epost Integrated Seat Mast
Look Integrated Carbon Headset

Campagnolo Record Ergopower 10s Controls
Campagnolo Record Rear Derailleur (Short Cage)
Campagnolo Record CT QS Front Derailleur
Campagnolo Record Ultra Torque Carbon Compact Crankset 50/34 (172.5)
Campagnolo Record Ultra Torque Bottom Bracket
Campagnolo Record Black Skeleton-D Brakeset
Campagnolo Record Cassette (Modified to 12-26)
Campagnolo Record Ultra Chain (With Connex Link)
Campagnolo Stainless Cables (Soldiered)
Campagnolo Cable Housing

Speedplay X/2 Pedals

Deda Elementi Newton 31 Stem (120mm)
Deda Elementi Electa Carbon Wing Bar
Deda Elementi Soft Touch Bar Tape (Black)

Fizik Arione Ti Saddle with ICS (Black)
Fizik ICS Saddle Bag (Medium)

Fulcrum Racing Zero Clincher Wheelset
Vittoria Ultralight Tubes
Continental Grand Prix 4000 Tires 700x23 (Black)

Ravx Beta X Carbon Bottle Cages

Garmin Edge 305 GPS/Cyclo Computer (With Cadence/Heart Rate)


Enjoy:


very nice :thumbsup:

Well, it's finally all done. Here are some pics of my Look KG486. It's dual purpose: I'll be doing triathlons and road races with it. The 486 seemed like a good compromise to do both.

Full Dura-Ace drivetrain
FSA SLK carbon cranks
Easton EC70 Wing bars and EC70 stem
Fizik Arione seat w/ bottle cages
Spinergy Stealth FCC wheels

...and finally, some Shimano M-585 MTB pedals!!!

http://home.san.rr.com/j/r/jrsbbq/image3151.jpg

http://home.san.rr.com/j/r/jrsbbq/image3111.jpg

My rigs:
555 with mostly Dura Ace, except for the Ultegra brakes and TruVativ compact cranks. EC90 bar and stem, K-Force post, currently has some magnesium Cole wheels on there.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/BikeNerd/DSC00633.jpg

585 Ultra with Force, EC90 bar/post, EC70 stem, R-SYS wheels, waiting on a carbon crank in compact/175mm, KEO HM pedals.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/BikeNerd/DSC00639.jpg

Finally the TT bike. Dura Ace cranks, shifters, brakes. Ultegra derailleurs. Some Cole 85mm deep carbon wheels, Easton Attack carbon bar (the older one, for now). KEO HM pedals.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/BikeNerd/DSC00647.jpg

Those are my Looks! I love each an every one of them.

That's a sweet 496! :thumbsup:

That's a sweet 496! :thumbsup:
Thanks, I dig it!
I'm looking at some new cranks and a new more "TT" bar for it at some point too...

Here is my beloved 241 dressed in full record except the chainset which is FSA SLK103952

DA10, Ligero wheels, Thompson Materpiece post, FSA K-Force stem, Easton EC-70 bars, Fizik Aliente. Smooth bike.
~8K miles and a great ride, but going back to Look on Tuesday due to crack on TT at lug. Outside of warranty, but they're selling me a 585 discounted.
Jerry

My 2007 565, i have a few changes made since picture was taken, itm carbon stem, new ergo seatpost and a selle italia slr sallde

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f382/rerab/bike.jpg

Favorite bike I've ever had
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/2929/dsc0128nm4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here's the new 585 I bought discounted from Look after my '05 555 developed a paint crack at a TT lug.
DA10, Easton EC-70 bars, FSA K-Force stem, Ergopost 4, Fizik Aliente.
Ligero handbuilts (WI hubs, Cx-rays 20/24, and Niob 30 rims).
The Maxxis Hors Categorie tires mounted very easily.
I am very impressed with the performance and ride of this bike.
Jerry

Here's the new 585 I bought discounted from Look after my '05 555 developed a paint crack at a TT lug.
DA10, Easton EC-70 bars, FSA K-Force stem, Ergopost 4, Fizik Aliente.
Ligero handbuilts (WI hubs, Cx-rays 20/24, and Niob 30 rims).
The Maxxis Hors Categorie tires mounted very easily.
I am very impressed with the performance and ride of this bike.
Jerry

Again, very nice. Nice build, all the way around. Did Look give you a discount since the bike is plagued with Shimano stuff?:D Nice wheels, BTW. I have an über similar build from Ligero, and, yes, Maxxis tires go on oh-so-easy. The wheels are oh-so-nice.

Here is my Buddy ;-)
585 ,2006 with chorus group set and eurus wheel set.

Here is my new ride, just built and one of the first in Australia (ship in this week). Just hope the rain holds up in Sydney for a long ride this weekend.

Running full DA and Zipp for racing. Have Open Pro with PT 2.4 when training.

Big thank you to Turramurra Cyclery for getting this built for me :thumbsup:

Beautiful

Love it, Roy

my new ride ......about two weeks old, also from Sydney .It is a bit grubbyi caught out in a storm on Friday

Mine should be here in a few weeks, waiting on a replacement for a 07 595 ultra, im really hanging on it arriving now, dave from look oz has been great but i wish it would turn up now.

I just finish building by 486 today.

I just finish building by 486 today.

Now that's a good looking bike (no bias...:wink:)!

Nice!

Here is my new ride, just built and one of the first in Australia (ship in this week). Just hope the rain holds up in Sydney for a long ride this weekend.

Running full DA and Zipp for racing. Have Open Pro with PT 2.4 when training.

Big thank you to Turramurra Cyclery for getting this built for me :thumbsup:


Hi - what is the frame size? Thank you,

here's my ride - DA, FSA compact cranks, Ksyrium ES', Ritchey WCS carbon parts, Keo Ti pedals, with a test SMP Strike saddle...

What do you think of the SMP in comparison to other saddles you have used (?).

my new 595 ultra....

great looking bike!

is this 2007 model and size L or XL?

/ezzy

2008 large...

What do you think of the SMP in comparison to other saddles you have used (?).


I test rode the SMP Strike Saddle which is their race oriented saddle - at 230g - 129mm wide... it was too hard, too harsh for me after a 3 hour ride... I switched back to my Selle Italia Gel Flow Flite saddle. I think SMP has a more comfort oriented saddle weighing in at 290g.. but I'm not willing to step up to the extra weight (nor the hefty price, ~ $220).. my Selle Italia feels just fine (for me!). thanks for asking.

I test rode the SMP Strike Saddle which is their race oriented saddle - at 230g - 129mm wide... it was too hard, too harsh for me after a 3 hour ride... I switched back to my Selle Italia Gel Flow Flite saddle. I think SMP has a more comfort oriented saddle weighing in at 290g.. but I'm not willing to step up to the extra weight (nor the hefty price, ~ $220).. my Selle Italia feels just fine (for me!). thanks for asking.

I am having similar issue with my specialize Toupe. its just too hard for me and it actually cause some brusing at the seat bone. might need to switch to a Fizik or Flite very soon.

I got the frame from fellow RBR'r RCNUTE, muchas gracias mi compadre....anyway I pulled all of the components of my Lemond Alpe that was just too small. I would love to find a lower weight wheelset, but that is about all on the agenda. I am looking forward to a good ride tomorrow to give it a road test.

I got bit by that LOOK bug again... after selling the original for reasons that I now realize could have been remedied, I am going to try it again. This is the same size and model, but not the same frame.

have you cut the mast yet or is that the drop you ride?

yep, it's cut! The large fits me just right, we cut 1" off the mast and I ride a 110 stem - perfect. I came off a M/L giant and the fit was pretty much spot on. I almost ordered an XL and I'm very glad I didn't.

The best test for me on fit is how the bike sprints - tests weight balance, etc. I did my first true sprint workout on this bike yesterday and it was dialed perfect.

I'm 6' tall and 150lbs for what it's worth.

Can I ask what's the vertical drop from top of saddle to the top of the headset cone as well as your inseam as I am also wondering between sizes? .. Thanks

Hi SalesGuy could you please tell me what your centre of bb to top of saddles measurement is as iam considering one of these frames and iam on a M/L 2007 giant tcr advanced 0 isp and having knowist you came off the same size giant you would be a big help thank you.

Hi SalesGuy could you please tell me what your centre of bb to top of saddles measurement is as iam considering one of these frames and iam on a M/L 2007 giant tcr advanced 0 isp and having knowist you came off the same size giant you would be a big help thank you.

That's impossible to know because Chas doesn't know where your saddle is. There is a link to a geometry chart on the 595 webpage, though.

That's impossible to know because Chas doesn't know where your saddle is. There is a link to a geometry chart on the 595 webpage, though.

But the thing is i was not asking Chas about saddle height i was asking Salesguy where his saddles height was so i could see the total height and see how much i would have to cut off a large frame as on the look website on there geo page it only shows total height with out epost.
so your post quoting me not sure what your on about.

I'll take some measurements in the am...

my 585 ultra. an awesome bike and has had much less riding than it deserves...

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my 585 ultra. an awesome bike and has had much less riding than it deserves...

Nice. That's a classy looking rig.

Ok, here are the specs off the 595:

Center of BB to top of seat mast, with no spacers: 26.75"
Center of BB to top of saddle (only 1mm spacer between epost and seatmast): 31.5"
Drop: 4.75"

I have 1.5cm of spacers under the stem, and will probably take those out at some point.

New 585 - just finished building it up last week. Finally got in a longer ride yesterday and it is sweet! Actually, I originally got an '07 585 in black, but unfortunately (and coincidentally) had two separate warranty issues with two different frames. Chas, though, made everything right with no hassles and even got me an '08 black/white which I like better.

My 2nd Wife...:thumbsup:
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My 2nd Wife...:thumbsup:

That'll do nicely. I think other wheels would look better, especially without all the decals and the paired spokes, but my taste isn't yours.

My 2nd Wife...:thumbsup:
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That 595 rocks very nice job one of the better ones i have seen.

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sweet :thumbsup:

This is the replacement for the frame with the "small crack on the seat tube"...
Can't complain! Thanks again Chas, for the great support !

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My new baby.

Had problems getting this posted something todo with file size, my new dream machine shame I have to wait till spring to race it!!!

Interesting looking pedals - what are they?

Does everyone take their bikes to the same house (garage) to picture or is that garage door just a very popular model, I must have seen hundreds of NICE bikes pictured against the same door on RBR.

Nice! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Interesting looking pedals - what are they?

Does everyone take their bikes to the same house (garage) to picture or is that garage door just a very popular model, I must have seen hundreds of NICE bikes pictured against the same door on RBR.

Hey - that was my line:thumbsup:

I've been thinking the same thing too eversince i dont know... - or maybe we have finally revealed the secret RBR members community center hangout - that would of course be the right place to flash your brand new build:cool:

/ezzy

Hi there
The pedals are look keo carbon Ti, full build was 595 ultra,Pro stealth evo bar and steam, full Dura Ace, Selle italia xp, the Zipp 606 wheels are off my tt bike not sure how they will do during races I will probably be after some stiff clinchers for the crits any ideas???

:thumbsup: Had problems getting this posted something todo with file size, my new dream machine shame I have to wait till spring to race it!!!

I had posted a thread in a different forum on best crit wheel - interested to know why you want a clincher for crits! ... I asked coz I was under the impression that there are two main requirements for a crit wheel - fast acceleration and cornering, for acceleration you need lighter rims, carbon rims fit the bill and for cornering I have heard that tubeless is better so if this is correct something like a hyperon would be ideal - but I am not confident on my theory so would be great to have more input from others.

I had posted a thread in a different forum on best crit wheel - interested to know why you want a clincher for crits! ... I asked coz I was under the impression that there are two main requirements for a crit wheel - fast acceleration and cornering, for acceleration you need lighter rims, carbon rims fit the bill and for cornering I have heard that tubeless is better so if this is correct something like a hyperon would be ideal - but I am not confident on my theory so would be great to have more input from others.

There is no way to say what corners better: clincher, tubular, or tubeless. Ride what you like.

To be honest it's more to race on when its wet and windy, I dont think the zipps will be up for it. I was after more traditional alu rim therefore more likely to be clincher, I like the reviews on the Easton slx, still open to suggestions

I saw a new thread has been started in wheels & tyres with the heading of "Best crit wheels" by Davey D, let's pick it up there as I don't want to hijack this one.

My new baby. Unfortunately, only rode it twice, for obvious reasons. Sigh...can't wait till spring!

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Just got done rebuilding/upgrading my 595 Ultra. How do you like me now. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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What size is it?

Small.

This is my 4th Look & I think it is the best.

I've changed the bars and ditched the saddle bag, but I think I've pretty much got this setup properly.

This is my 4th Look & I think it is the best.

What size and stem? What length/angle is the stem? I find mine a little long and am searching for a slightly more relaxed one.

This is my 4th Look & I think it is the best.

Interested to know what the other 3 were and how they faired in comparison.

The other three were a 361 nude black with white decals, very cool with a white saddle & bar tape. 361 team blue / yellow & the last was 381 team cream black & red. I still have them all & have only rode the 555 twice but think I am going to like it teh best.

The stem is 80mm 6 degrees. The frame is an x-large & I am 6' with a 34" inseam. Hope that helps.

The other three were a 361 nude black with white decals, very cool with a white saddle & bar tape. 361 team blue / yellow & the last was 381 team cream black & red. I still have them all & have only rode the 555 twice but think I am going to like it teh best.

How does the handling/comfort differ between the 361 and the 555?

The stem is 80mm 6 degrees. The frame is an x-large & I am 6' with a 34" inseam. Hope that helps.

Do you find the short stem affecting the handling, particularly down fast downhill turns?

I have only rode it twice since building it, but it does seem a little more stable. When riding the 361 I always felt uneasy about letting go of the bars but do not fell that way with the 555. Maybe after riding it a while I could give ou more feedback. As far as comfort I always set by bikes up with the same measurements between saddle, bars & cranks so my riding stance is the same.

Here are 2 of the bikes wiz465 owns. They somehow make their way into my hands (being his son). Working on trying to get that 555 from him!

I built one up for a friend but never got round to riding it as it was too small for me I like them.

Heya
This WAS my beloved LOOK... a KG281, not sure the mfr. year. I didn't have it long, maybe 5 months. I had decided to pick up a second road bike, so I could leave my Bianchi at work for lunch rides. I had been obsessed by the KG281 ever since I had seen it when it had recently been released, and was a huge fan of the matte black carbon look. While it was interesting to try this frame material for the first time, I was just too enamored by the bike as a whole to really refine my understanding of how the differences FELT so much as just how much I enjoyed riding it. Put only about 1000 miles on it or so, then let it get stolen in May 07. Being a used bike find, and having taken a very long time to find it in the first place, I was unable to find another, and didn't want a new frame, though a friend was very happy with his 595 (out of my price range regardless) so I ultimately pulled the trigger on a Cervelo Soloist Team, which is a sharp, fast flyer. But I have always wanted to get another Look, and finally did so this week. Pictures of that one when I have them. Attached is my KG 281 RIP.
thom

PS I should note this photo is from the previous owner. I never even had much time to photograph this bike in my time as it's owner. MEH! I added a Sella yellow seat, a carbon aero bar from FSA, changed out the wheels and added my Garmin. Though there were no remains to even suggest the bike once existed when it was stolen, I HAD taken the Garmin and seat off and thus they were all that remained. HA.

My first Look...

Campy Chorus
Mavic Ksyrium SL wheels
Deda stem and bars
FSA seatpost

XL (57cm) - 16.4 lbs with pedals, computer and cage

sweet bike! this is the build that I have envisioned for my look... but in a different size ;)

My first Look...

Campy Chorus
Mavic Ksyrium SL wheels
Deda stem and bars
FSA seatpost

XL (57cm) - 16.4 lbs with pedals, computer and cage

Thanks.

I actually tried to get the black frame, but only the Grey frame (more like silver) is available in the US. Really glad tho, as I like how the Grey turned out.

I finally got my KG381 a few days ago, but haven't been able to ride it yet. There was a broken spoke from the shipping, which I needed to repair. Additionally, I'm moving parts around between this and my Cervelo (bringing over the Cervelo's Easton SL rims, the shorter FSA stem, and some sweet bars I put on that bike, and keeping the rest) today I was trying to move the cassettes around between them, but the 10-speed Ultegra cassette from the Cervelo fit on the 9-speed freehub (Dura Ace hub) that came with the Look, but the other way around failed: putting the Look's 9 cassette on the Easton's 10-speed freehub. As it turns out, the Dura-Ace 10 freehub can only take the Dura-Ace 10 cassette, while the 9 freehub could take 10 AND 9. So while the Look's wheels are now safely on the Cervelo for resale, my Look is stranded until I get the 9-speed hub replacement special ordered.

Aside from that, the bike is gorgeous, and today not being a rain day, I was jonesing to ride it.

My new look 595 Ultra.

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Here's my new 595. Size Medium, weighs 16.30 lbs with pedals.

Love it!

Is that 16.3 with the lights and computer? If so, pretty impressive.
It's impressive even if the weight was without the accessories, too.