The frame of the new model has undergone a rather subtle visual update. The gear cables and brake lines have been better integrated, giving the racer a clean, modern look. The top tube and head tube of the Look 765 Optimum appear slimmer and less jagged, while the fork is somewhat bulkier than before.
Look 765 Optimum: Customised chainstay
However, the French brand is saying goodbye to the right-hand chainstay, which was pulled downwards and allowed tyres up to 42 millimetres wide in the previous 765 Optimum despite the road bike cranks. The more classic frame shape of the new 765 Optimum now "only" has room for 34 millimetre wide tyres. Nevertheless, Look is still targeting customers who occasionally want to leave tarmac roads but are unfamiliar with a real gravel bike.
The French carbon specialists rely on high-strength fibres for the material; the frameset including fork should weigh around 1400 grams. In a newly developed layup, however, they should be able to dampen vibrations better than previous models. The geometry of the Look 765 Optimum is also said to have been changed; however, Look did not yet provide any details on the exact dimensions in its press release.
Maintenance-friendly design
The developers attached great importance to a design that is suitable for everyday use and easy to maintain. The cables run underneath the stem into the frame, so the handlebars and stem can be removed without having to disconnect the brake lines. For the bottom bracket, the French company relies on a bolted T47 bearing. Model-specific mudguards will also be available from the beginning of next year.
The Look 765 Optimum will be available in five sizes and five equipment variants, including two mechanical shifting versions with Shimano Ultegra 2x11 and Campagnolo Choruns 2x12. There will also be framesets in two colours. Prices start at 3790 euros for the version with Shimano's mechanical Ultegra and end at 6290 euros with the electric twelve-speed Ultegra Di2 drivetrain. The frameset is priced at 2150 euros.
Look 765 Optimum: The most important information
- Endurance geometry
- 3D-Wave carbon fibre tube technology
- Frame and fork weight from 1400 g
- Tyre clearance up to 700x34
- T47 Bottom bracket
- Integrated cable routing with LS3 stem
- Frame compatible with the new mudguards from Look (available from early 2023)
Jens Klötzer
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