Press Release: LOOK G85 Cezal Bike

 Note: LOOK Cycle provided all information and images in this article. Comments in Comment section are Guitar Ted's

The LOOK G85 Cezal 

Look Cycle  is showing its new gravel bike, the G85 Cezal, today at Sea Otter which will also be raced in the Sea Otter gravel event by Russel Finsterwald. The G85 Cezal features all the latest gravel tech for 2026.

The LOOK carbon frame is manufactured by LOOK in its french facility so all the technical and design details can be controlled carefully. LOOK went with a progressive geometry, featuring a short wheel base and a slack, 70° head tube angle. Tire clearance is 50mm in the rear (1X drive train only), and up to 57mm in the front with up to 60mm suspension fork travel being an option for the G85 Cezal rider. 

Of course, all cables route internally. There is ample storage in the down tube, and this storage space comes with a pouch for easy retrieval. LOOK also designed the stack and reach of the G85 Cezal so that various rider positioning set ups are possible. 

The frame uses a 27.2mm seat post, which is nice from a versatility standpoint. LOOK also utilizes a 3D Wave Flex System for the seat stays where LOOK claims a tube's shape dictates flexability LOOK employs a wavy shape to the seat stay which LOOK claims is 15% more flexible than a straight tube using exactly the same carbon layup schedule. 

Riders can choose one of two handlebar/stem combinations when picking out their G85 Cezal. One option utilizes LOOK's LS3 stem and Deda Superzero gravel bars which is a lean toward the more adventurous side. Serious racers may want to choose the LOOK fully integrated stem/handlebar option which adds about $940.00USD to the price tag. 

Two models exist in the range for the G85 Cezal. One is the Speckled Purple/Neon Orange SRAM 1 X 13 speed which features SRAM Force XPLR and Fulcrum Soniq Carbon 2WF wheels. This bike retails for approximately $7,650.00USD. 

The Shimano equipped model is the Speckled Sand/Black Shimano GRX Di2 2x12 bike. This one also features those wavy Fulcrum wheels and goes for approximately $6,755.00USD. 

There is also an all black Shimano GRX 800 1X12 mechanical shifted bike with Fulcrum Lite GR2WF traditional wheels and comes in at $4,115.00USD. Finally, a frame set with frame, fork, and through axles in black is available. This frame set is priced at $2,940.00USD. 

Comments:

A sleek looker here. I think LOOK has an interesting take on gravel racing with this bike.The slacker head tube angle being notable with the capability to handle a big 29"er XC racing tire. This speaks to how LOOK sees gravel racing world-wide, and not just a North American based sport anymore. World wide, courses are becoming more than just unpaved roads. So, things like up to 60mm travel gravel suspension forks and big rubber in a road bike racer package are probably going to be more commonplace than not, especially from the European brands.