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Philip
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: December 26, 2011
Strengths: Stiff when pushing hard
Comfortable rideWeaknesses: ExpensiveBottom Line: Great bike. Stiff and efficient for hard efforts yet comfortable for all day riding. No problems with assembling it and getting a good position.
Favorite Ride: Arthurs seat
Price Paid:
$9000.00
Purchased At: Total cycling
Similar Products Used: Merlin Extralight 2003
Bike Setup: Super record
Zipp 303 firecrest tubular
Fizik aliante saddle
3t bars
Speedplay zero pedals
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PelotonPete
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: May 29, 2011
Strengths: Control. Push it hard and it works harder. Cornering is incredibly easy and tight. All the usual, stiff, comfortable and responsive with knobs on.Weaknesses: Noise from internal cables when putting in effort.Bottom Line: The ride is great, first ride 115km/70miles over terrible potholed tarmac of the Mendips, North Somerset were very smooth. Glides, is the best way to describe it. Stand up on the pedals or simple put more effort seated and the bike responds to the slightest increase in power quickly and effectively. Take to the point where the bike is slightly swaying and the cables do make a noise, a creaking noise. I am super fussy when it comes to noise on a bike and I am looking for ways to stop this. It is so infrequent that I forget about it most of the time. There are large LOOK branded rubber outer cable sleeves that prevent the cable rub. Can't help thinking that they have been designed to prevent the noise being worse than it is. Rather than protect the frame. A simple sticker would do. All cables run through the frame, which will enhance the noise. Downhill, its a perfect point and shoot bike. Really hard not to go flat out on every hill. It feels easy at 50kph, so pushing it up to 65kph takes very little effort even on a short descent. Control is fantastic and sprinting out the saddle down hill is incredible, I know it also benefits having great tyres (pro3's), rims (HED ardennes) my choice and not everyones. The frame stiffness up front lets you get away with a awful lot of poor positioning when going into a tight corner. It feels like your cheating. Its safe too, I had a front flat at 50kph and I still had control. Climbing is great, I do many more smaller climbs in the big ring now that I would never have been able to before. It accelerates brilliantly on small lumpy climbs. It's light, stiff and the position lends it's self to a long day of Alps climbs. The big benefit of the frame is the control. It acts just like a MTB when it comes to handling, technical downs, group rides or quick responses are made really easy on this bike. I reckon with a few tweaks LOOK could develop an incredible cyclocross bike from the 695. Bit over the top though. It is so enjoyable to ride and push yourself I really love riding it which is the most important thing. Be prepared for the comments from fellow cyclist like 'did apple design your i-stem' or 'it looks like a tarts handbag' (cheers, Col). It is bling and it does stand out so expect comments. The bike is far better than I am a rider.
Favorite Ride: Col d'Izoard
Price Paid:
$3.00
Purchased At: Garlands Bristol
Similar Products Used: Pinarello Prince
Cervelo R3
595 2005 model
595 2008 model - stiffer head tube
Bike Setup: FSA profile bars, speedplay pedals, selle Italia prolink, Sram Red, tyres (pro3's), wheels (HED ardennes) and everything else is LOOK's own including the bar tape and Jagwire cables. The adjustable crank length arms, stem and post are very clever, and easy to setup. Also, you have a choice of compact or standard cranks.
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Bob Doyle
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 17, 2011
Strengths: Appearance.Weaknesses: I have yet to complete a ride without creaking from the stem, bottom bracket, or steer-tube. I've taken it back to the shop 8 times in 4 months. The Look tech guy has refused to return calls from the bike shop and Look has not responded to my e-mails.Bottom Line: The Look 695 attracts attention like a parked Ferrari. However it rides like a Yugo and generates laughter from other riders as it creaks and rattles down the road.
Similar Products Used: Put over 100,000 miles on a Merlin Extralight over 17 years.
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