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Eight German racing drivers are competing in this year's Tour de France. Over the course of the Tour de France, we will be presenting their racing bikes to you. Here it's the turn of Simon Geschke's Look 795 Blade.
Cofidis on the road on Look racing bikes
The now 38-year-old is currently riding his last Tour de France. At the beginning of the year, the likeable Berliner announced that he would be ending his career at the end of this season. Since 2021, Geschke has been under contract with the French Cofidis team, which is also equipped by French bike manufacturer Look.
The Look 795 Blade RS is the top model from the traditional manufacturer from Nevers. The current model, which was launched last year, has moved away somewhat from the extravagance that has long characterised Look bikes. The design language is orientated towards the state of the art and has all the characteristics of a typical all-rounder that attempts to strike a balance between lightweight construction and good aerodynamics. The second top model offered by the French is the somewhat lighter but less aerodynamic 785 Huez, which is not used by the Cofidis team.
Tubular tyres in use at Cofidis
Geschke's bike is equipped with a Shimano Dura-Ace; however, all Cofidis riders ride a carbon crank from Look. The chainrings are again from Shimano. The Cofidis athletes are the only team in the peloton to ride a power measurement system from the German manufacturer SRM. The choice of tyres is also unique: The majority of the team is riding on 25 millimetre narrow tubular tyres from Michelin, which are glued onto the Corima rims. The reason given is the lower weight. Only two riders use modern tubeless technology, but the system is heavier, which is why some riders cannot be convinced, say the mechanics.
The Look 795 Blade RS by Simon Geschke on the TOUR scales
Geschke's choice of saddle, on the other hand, is progressive. Selle Italia SLR Boost is manufactured using 3D printing technology. In addition, the components on the bike are comparatively conventional; Geschke uses a stem length of 100 millimetres and 40-centimetre-wide handlebars; the pedals are, of course, Look models - the brand's second mainstay alongside the frames.
With tubular tyres, Geschke's bike weighed in at 7.3 kilograms (including pedals and transponder, without computer and bottles), which is actually relatively light in comparison.
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