Gear Review
LOOK Cycles 566 SRAM Rival Road Bike - 2009
It's a love affair
By Damon Salter
Ranked #1 - Complete Bikes
September 14, 2009
I have been riding this bike for almost a year now. Overall, I can't imagine how an everyday cyclist or aspiring competitor would be unhappy with this bike. I have tested Look's marketing philosophy on this bike, completing long road races and short crits this year. I have been in love with the bike and groupo from the first day. Knowing I would be racing some on this bike I was worried about comments that this bike's relaxed geometry was not appropriate for competition. I found that to not be a concern at all unless you prefer a very agressive drop. Over the course of the year I acquired a preference for a more aero position and removed most the spacers from the headset. My fitter said I have optimal racing position with the bike.The Fulcrum 7 wheelset like most complete bikes is a bit heavy and replacing them with Easton EA90s for fast training, events, and races proved to be well worth the money. My only complaint is I found the seat very uncomfortable and quickly swapped it out. I thought a lot about how I would review this bike but thought I would leave it to cycling news for a more impartial view.http://www.cyclingnews.com/reviews/look-566-origin
View Details: LOOK Cycles 566 SRAM Rival Road Bike - 2009
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Tech Specs:
- Frame:
- Carbon monocoque
- Fork:
- Look F20 Carbon
- Fork Blade Type:
- Straight
- Steer Tube Type:
- Carbon
- Headset:
- FSA internal threadless
- Bottom Bracket:
- SRAM GXP
- Crankset:
- SRAM Rival OCT
- Teeth:
- 50 / 34T
- Crank Arm Length:
- [55] 175mm
- Chain:
- SRAM PC 1050
- Cassette:
- SRAM OG 1070
- Sprocket Range:
- 12-25T
- Shifters:
- SRAM Rival Double Tap
- Front Derailleur:
- SRAM Rival
- Rear Derailleur:
- SRAM Rival
- Cage Length:
- Short
- Brake Levers:
- SRAM Rival
- Brakes:
- SRAM Rival
- Wheelset:
- Fulcrum Racing7
- Tires:
- Hutchinson Equinox Kevlar Pro Tack
- Tire Size:
- 700 x 23c
- Stem:
- FSA OS 150
- Clamp Diameter:
- 31.8mm
- Stem Length:
- [55] 120mm
- Stem Angle:
- 6deg
- Handlebar:
- FSA Carbon Pro Compact
- Handlebar Width:
- [55] 420mm
- Handlebar Drop:
- [55] 125mm
- Bar Tape:
- Look carbon
- Seatpost:
- FSA Carbon Pro
- Seatpost Diameter:
- 27.2mm
- Saddle:
- San Marco Ponzo
- Seat Collar:
- Non-QR
- Weight:
- [55] 18lb 12oz (8505g)
- Recommended Use:
- Century rides, training, racing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 5 Years
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: September 16, 2009 By: Gunnar Olson
Very good -AND- timely review! I've been looking at this bike, and had the same questions/concerns you mentioned. Your comments have eased any concerns I might have had regarding the bikes performance as a race/crit bike. I'm thinking of buying and upgrading to Mavic Ksyrium Elites
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