LOOK 785 Huez

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Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the LOOK 785 Huez. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

14 reasons to buy

  • LOOK offers the 785 Huez in two builds, both with Shimano Di2 groupsets: Ultegra R8100 on the Proteam Black and 105 R7100 on the Grey Blue.
  • One expert applauds LOOK’s attention to detail and the high-quality frame finish.
  • Reviewers praise the bike as an all-rounder, balancing the agility and precise handling of a race bike with the confidence-inspiring stability of an endurance bike. 
  • An expert says the precise and reassuring handling encourages riders to relax, even on fast, technical descents.
  • Two testers highlight the responsive ride thanks to the stiff frame, saying it reacts particularly well to out-of-the-saddle efforts on climbs.
  • A tester appreciates the improved comfort and ease of use over the previous gen 785 Huez RS.
  • The standard 27.2mm seatpost and non-integrated cockpit make this bike easier to service, adjust, travel with, and upgrade.
  • The stock 25mm Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance tires offer a good balance of performance, grip, durability, and comfort, according to one expert.
  • Experts say the move from press-fit to threaded bottom bracket simplifies maintenance and repairs and eliminates the creaks often associated with press-fit BBs.
  • The T47 bottom bracket allows the frame to be more compliant while maintaining efficient power transmission, according to a reviewer.
  • Braking and shifting are impeccable with the Ultegra Di2 groupset.
  • The 11-34t cassette and 52/36t crankset provide ample gearing for massive climbs like the Alpe d’Huez. 
  • The frame has clearance for 32mm tires, though the wheels are optimized for 25mm to 28mm.
  • LOOK provides a lifetime warranty for its carbon fiber frames.

3 reasons not to buy

  • The 785 Huez is slightly heavier than the competition. 
  • The 11-34t 12-speed cassette's relatively big jumps between gears can be a “nuisance” on flat terrain. 
  • An expert says the steering lacks some sharpness compared to the previous model, the 785 Huez RS.

Bottom line

LOOK's 785 Huez is a performance road bike available with Shimano 105 Di2 or Ultegra Di2. LOOK's omission of an elite-level build and choice of upgradable parts and a T47 threaded BB demonstrate a prioritization of the everyday cyclist's needs. Reviewers call this bike a pure all-rounder, balancing agility, confidence-inspiring stability, responsive performance, and comfort. They say this mix of characteristics makes the 785 Huez well-suited to long-distance sportive-style rides with lots of elevation gain. One expert concludes that the price is "modest" given the quality on offer, the only noteworthy downside being a slight weight penalty over some competitors.

Expert Reviews

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Testing the New LOOK 785 Huez [French]

It’s a bike that’s not intended to compete with the most exclusive models on the market but which will prove a faithful companion for many pragmatic cyclists…

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Test of the New LOOK 785 Huez [French]

… the new 785 Huez is much calmer while retaining what has made the Huez range so successful: great lightness combined with top-level responsiveness. LOOK has added comfort and ease of use. We can’t complain.

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