The name Cezal refers to a region in central France with long gravel tracks and challenging routes. The new G85 gravel bike from Look is designed for such rough terrain. The bike can take tyres up to 50 millimetres wide, the preparation for a suspension fork and an integrated storage compartment are further ingredients for a progressive adventure gravel bike. The bike should also work with smaller 650B wheels. The frame allows for single and double drivetrains, but with two chainrings and a front derailleur, the maximum tyre width is reduced to 45 millimetres.
Riding fun and versatility should not be neglected, Look is positioning the bike as a balanced all-rounder between crisp racer and specialised bikepacking adventurer. A T47 bottom bracket and UDH derailleur hanger are part of the modern equipment. The storage compartment in the down tube holds an included bag for tools. The brake lines run from the cockpit completely through the frame.
LOOK claims that short chainstays and a compact wheelbase should enable fast cornering. According to the manufacturer, the stack and reach allow different cockpit settings from comfortable to sporty. The French have not yet communicated a geometry table or more detailed information on the sizes, so we are not yet able to assess the riding behaviour and riding position.
Change of position through cockpit options
The standard equipment includes a classic clamp stem with a Deda SuperZero Gravel handlebar made of aluminium with 31.8 mm clamping. The combination enables fully internal cable routing. As an option, LOOK offers a (very expensive) aero carbon cockpit for 790 euros. This system weighs 200 grams less than the standard combination and offers a sportier position with a 13° stem angle.
Three equipment variants are being launched, two of them with carbon rims from Fulcrum and electronic gears from SRAM (Force 1x13) or Shimano (GRX Di2 2x12). The cheapest version comes with a mechanical 1x12 gearbox from Shimano and aluminium wheels. A frameset is also available, priced at 2490 euros. The official market launch will take place on 16 April 2026 at the Sea Otter Classic in California.
Models and equipment
SRAM Force E1 1x13
- Drivetrain/gear: SRAM Force E1 (1x13; 40 t., 10-46 t.)
- Brakes: SRAM Force (160/160 mm)
- Tyres: Hutchinson Touareg (700x45c)
- Wheels: Fulcrum Soniq Carbon 2WF
- Price: 6,490 euros
Shimano GRX 825 Di2 2x12 - 5,730 euros
- Drivetrain/gear system: Shimano GRX 825 Di2 (2x12; 48/31 t., 11-36 t.)
- Brakes: Shimano GRX 825-820 with Shimano RT-CL 800 brake discs (160/160 mm)
- Tyres: Hutchinson Touareg (700x45c)
- Wheels: Fulcrum Soniq Carbon 2WF
- Price: 5,730 euros
Shimano GRX 820 mechanical 1x12 - 3,490 euros
- Drivetrain/gear system: Shimano GRX 820 mechanical (1x12; 40 t, 10-45 t)
- Brakes: Shimano GRX 820 (160/160 mm)
- Tyres: Schwalbe G-One Performance (700x45c)
- Wheels: Fulcrum Lite GR 2WF
- Price: 3,490 euros
| SRAM Force E1 1x13 | Shimano GRX 825 Di2 2x12 | Shimano GRX 820 mechanical 1x12 | |
| Drive/Circuit | SRAM Force E1 (1x13; 40 t., 10-46 t.) | Shimano GRX 825 Di2 (2x12; 48/31 t., 11-36 t.) | Shimano GRX 820 mechanical (1x12; 40 t., 10-45 t.) |
| Brakes | SRAM Force (160/160 mm) | Shimano GRX 825-820 with Shimano RT-CL 800 brake discs (160/160 mm) | Shimano GRX 820 (160/160 mm) |
| Tyres | Hutchinson Touareg (700x45c) | Hutchinson Touareg (700x45c) | Schwalbe G-One Performance (700x45c) |
| Impellers | Fulcrum Soniq Carbon 2WF | Fulcrum Soniq Carbon 2WF | Fulcrum Lite GR 2WF |
| Price | 5,730 Euro | 5,730 Euro | 3,490 Euro |
Jens Klötzer
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