The Aerolight also differs from the "normal" 695 in its integrated brakes. At the front, the brake arms are integrated positively into the fork blades, while V-brakes from TRP are fitted behind the bottom bracket. Functionally, the sophisticated solution is impressive, but the cable routing, especially at the front through the stem and steerer tube, is a challenge even for experienced mechanics. On the other hand, the ZED2 crankset is quick to fit. The one-piece, super-stiff, variable-length system of cranks and shaft rotates around huge bearings with a diameter of 65 millimetres. At 320 grams without chainrings, but including bearings, it is record-breakingly light, and thanks to two bolt circles, both compact and standard chainrings fit. The suspension is not super stable, but experienced riders will get on well with it. The effect of the elastomers on the seat post can at best be guessed at, but the bike doesn't feel overly hard either. Incidentally, the sporty riding position makes it clear that comfort was not the primary development goal. Above all, the 6.3-kilo racer wants to be ridden fast.
Price 9,000 euros
Weight 6.3 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.lookcycle.com
Frame sizes** XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Seat/steering angle 74°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 650/560/172 mm plus 19 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/57 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 569/395 mm/1.44
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Look Headfit 3, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes Look Aero (integrated)
Circuit Shimano Dura-Ace 9000
Bottom bracket Look ZED2 (50/34 Z.)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Cosmic Carbone Ultimate/Mavic Yksion Pro 23C (tubular tyre)
Handlebar/stem 3T Ergonova/Look Aero-Stem
Saddle/post Selle Italia SLR/Look E-Post (integrated)
MEASURED VALUES & INDIVIDUAL NOTES
Weight of complete wheel 6.3 kg (without pedals)
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing**** 1.094/340/70 g
Standardised weight frame set***** 1.540 g: 2,3
Steering head stiffness 75 Nm/°: 3.3
Lateral stiffness fork 45 N/mm: 2.3
Bottom bracket stiffness 56 N/mm: 1.7
Comfort frame 136 N/mm: 1.7
Comfort fork 99 N/mm: 5.0
* The frame set accounts for 40 per cent of the overall score and the features for 60 per cent. Individual grades are included in this assessment, only some of which are printed for reasons of space. The grades are calculated up to the final grade with all decimal places; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
** Manufacturer's specifications; test size bold.
*** Stack/reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright sitting position.
**** Weighed weights.
***** Adjusted weight for frame size 57 cm and fork steerer length 225 mm.
