LOOK G85 Cezal RS: 200g Lighter, 19% Stiffer, Zero Storage
LOOK's G85 Cezal RS cuts 200g and adds serious stiffness for gravel racing. But losing internal storage means it's a pure race tool, not a do-all bike.
LOOK's G85 Cezal RS shaves 200g off the standard Cezal frame while adding 19% more bottom bracket stiffness and 20% more head tube stiffness — numbers that translate directly into acceleration response and cornering precision when you're gassed at mile 80. The High Modulus carbon layup targets the areas where power and control matter most, leaving the compliant 3D Wave seatstays to handle vibration damping (LOOK claims 15% less transmitted buzz). At 1,000g for a painted medium frame, you're in legitimate race-weight territory. The two-piece Aero Carbon cockpit looks integrated but lets you swap stem lengths and bar widths independently — a rare concession to fit in the aero-obsessed segment.
The tradeoff is clear: no internal frame storage. LOOK stripped it for weight, which means your top-tube bag game needs to be sorted for anything longer than a fast local race. Tire clearance stays generous at 57mm front with 1x, but drops to 45mm rear if you want a 2x drivetrain — a real constraint if you're running mixed terrain with steep climbs. At $8,900 for the Force build, this is a race-day tool for riders who already own a do-everything gravel bike and want something sharper when the results sheet matters. If you're juggling one bike for commutes, gravel adventures, and the occasional race, the standard Cezal probably makes more sense.
