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01-09-12, 06:59 PM
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01-09-12, 07:05 PM
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01-09-12, 08:24 PM
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This bike is hot... didja drive around looking for just the right blue garage door, or is that really what your's is painted? It sets off the yellow bike and matches the blue LOOK decals great...
I think LOOK bikes are hot in general, especially because the logos scream LOOK!
I think LOOK bikes are hot in general, especially because the logos scream LOOK!
01-09-12, 08:44 PM
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JSS's Look is really cool. I like it. Aesthetically, I can deal with the integrated stuff. My only real gripe with the setup is the rotation of the bar. The saddle to bar drop/stem angle and the frame size hurt the overall hotness, but what can you do... Anyway, this setup creeps by because of it's unique aesthetic which doesn't make those things suck as much as some frames would.
Btw, 160g for a stem is not heavy. It's not exceptionally light, but I wouldn't be upset if every stem was 160g. Road stems really shouldn't be more than that, imo.
Btw, 160g for a stem is not heavy. It's not exceptionally light, but I wouldn't be upset if every stem was 160g. Road stems really shouldn't be more than that, imo.
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01-09-12, 10:33 PM
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Will Retake pic like the last few i was not aware of the rules.
Wll loose the CO2 i guess its a big no no. from day one every reply says loose it.
so now is gone. will find a better background.
Wll loose the CO2 i guess its a big no no. from day one every reply says loose it.
so now is gone. will find a better background.
01-10-12, 09:01 AM
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Jss the bike fitting YOU is the way to go! This thread is vain, still, if ypu presnt this bike correctly(following the rules) you will destroy many pages of NOT. ID LIKE TO SAY H_T!
01-10-12, 09:40 AM
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Oh, I didn't notice that about the stem length being adjustable. Like I said this Look brand stuff is all new to me. You should tell Steve that you are more flexible than that, and lower the stem. 160 is kinda heavy too. Anything over 150g is just plain unacceptable.
01-10-12, 09:48 AM
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Thanks for the feedback, although your information about the stem is not correct, the stem is adjustable by 10mm, here are the specifications from Look's website, I have the 120mm to 130mm length:
C-STEM INCLINABLE FROM -9° TO +13° AND
ADJUSTABLE IN LENGTH (10mm) - 5 LENGTHS
AVAILABLE = 80 – 90 / 90-100 /
100-110/110-120/120-130 mm
As far as the angle of the Stem, the bike was fit by one of the top Bike fitters in the world : Steve Hogg, that is how he set it based on my sizing and flexibility. I understand from an aesthetic point of view it would look better angled down more but that is how the bike fits me.
As far as the weight the Stem only weighs 160grams.
C-STEM INCLINABLE FROM -9° TO +13° AND
ADJUSTABLE IN LENGTH (10mm) - 5 LENGTHS
AVAILABLE = 80 – 90 / 90-100 /
100-110/110-120/120-130 mm
As far as the angle of the Stem, the bike was fit by one of the top Bike fitters in the world : Steve Hogg, that is how he set it based on my sizing and flexibility. I understand from an aesthetic point of view it would look better angled down more but that is how the bike fits me.
As far as the weight the Stem only weighs 160grams.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-r-Not/page167
01-10-12, 09:55 AM
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Other good/lucky colour coordinations: the Ultegra SL 'Ice Grey' anodising is more or less identical to that of the 3T 'Gunmetal' grey on the Status/Prima 220 combo up front.
I think LOOK bikes are hot in general, especially because the logos scream LOOK!
01-10-12, 09:56 AM
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At the end of the day I bought the bike for fit and performance, it provided the best fit, comfort and performance I could find. I am 49 the time for aggressive drops and stem angles is gone for me.
The integrated stem and fork provides insane handling, and the power transfer from the integrated cranks in incredible. I have been able to increase my average speed on my last century by 1.5mph to 21.8mph and have no neck or back stress at all.
01-10-12, 10:23 AM
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01-10-12, 10:26 AM
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JSS, why are we going through this whole shananigan again?!!!!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-r-Not/page167
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-r-Not/page167
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post13327837
01-10-12, 10:45 AM
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Tychom's Look is hot, but mostly because the frameset colors and bar position. I would have gone with different components all the way around except maybe the stem. The bike needs classic bend handlebars and a Campy groupset. Then it would be HOT.
Btw, what kind of stem is that?
Btw, what kind of stem is that?
01-10-12, 11:33 AM
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Tychom's Look is hot, but mostly because the frameset colors and bar position. I would have gone with different components all the way around except maybe the stem. The bike needs classic bend handlebars and a Campy groupset. Then it would be HOT.
Btw, what kind of stem is that?
Btw, what kind of stem is that?
01-10-12, 12:17 PM
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01-10-12, 12:28 PM
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01-10-12, 01:04 PM
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JSS, why are we going through this whole shananigan again?!!!!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-r-Not/page167
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-r-Not/page167
I know you are a great guy and a world renown expert of bike esthetics, and as you see, I flipped it and got rid of the horrible wheel decals as you suggested and as a result of your outstanding guidance and council my ride looks 100% better. I owe you a debt of gratitude!!
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01-10-12, 01:26 PM
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The Look Integrated Stem gets a Hot.
I'm a steel fan, so CF looks odd to me. But from a standpoint of the dispassionate observer, the stem really fits the lines, design, and paint of the look's frame. Part of the CF aesthetic is that whole smooth bulkiness thing. It works. I like.
I'm a steel fan, so CF looks odd to me. But from a standpoint of the dispassionate observer, the stem really fits the lines, design, and paint of the look's frame. Part of the CF aesthetic is that whole smooth bulkiness thing. It works. I like.
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01-10-12, 02:37 PM
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