LOOK 765 Optimum
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the LOOK 765 Optimum. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
10 reasons to buy
- The 765 Optimum comes in a base SRAM Rival AXS build or higher-end Shimano Ultegra Di2 build with carbon fiber wheels.
- Experts enjoy the comfortable, upright endurance geometry.
- Reviewers appreciate the wide gearing (10-36t for Rival eTap AXS, 11-34t for Ultegra Di2) for tackling long, steep climbs.
- According to testers, the stable handling inspires confidence on fast, technical descents.
- Experts relish the comfort over long rides, highlighting the frame compliance and road-smoothing 30mm tires.
- The 765 Optimum frame has fender mounts and clearance for 34mm tires.
- Experts applaud the non-integrated cockpit's clean cable routing and easy adjustments.
- Reviewers commend the superb frame finish.
- Experts appreciate the switch from press-fit to threaded bottom bracket, simplifying maintenance and repairs and eliminating the creaks frequently associated with press-fit BBs.
- LOOK’s carbon fiber frames come with a lifetime warranty.
7 reasons not to buy
- The LOOK 765 Optimum is expensive, especially the SRAM Rival AXS build.
- Reviewers say the 765 Optimum's relatively high weight and slack head tube angle make it feel less efficient on climbs.
- An expert criticizes the Fulcrum Racing 900 wheels on the SRAM Rival build for being cheap and heavy and the "basic" alloy seatpost for transmitting lots of feedback.
- A reviewer says their bike arrived with a bent hanger, complicating drivetrain adjustment even after repairs.
- Both cassettes, but especially the SRAM 10-36t, have relatively big jumps between gears.
- One tester bemoans the SRAM Rival chain, which wears out after just over 1700 miles.
- A few LOOK buyers report experiencing poor customer service, warranty issues, and difficulty finding spare parts.
Bottom line
The LOOK 765 Optimum is an endurance road bike available with Shimano's Ultegra Di2 or SRAM's Rival AXS. Experts praise how the smooth ride and relaxed geometry provide comfort over long distances. The confidence-inspiring stability and premium frame finish also impress. While the high weight hinders the bike's climbing performance, the extra-wide gearing makes it possible to spin up most gradients. Overall, the 765 Optimum's ability to eat up miles makes it a solid choice in the endurance road category, though it comes at a price.Expert Reviews
81/100 based on 3 rated expert reviewsLOOK 765 Optimum SRAM Rival eTap AXS Long-Term Review
LOOK 765 Optimum: Designed for Long-Distance Use [French]
Test of the LOOK 765 Optimum: Endurance Focus [French]
LOOK 765 Optimum – Endurance Appeal in LOOK Style [Italian]
Road Bike of the Year Award: LOOK 765 Optimum [Dutch]
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