LOOK Cycle has unveiled the 795 Blade RS 3, the latest iteration of its premier racing platform. This third-generation model boasts a 15-watt reduction in drag compared to its predecessor, achieved through meticulous aerodynamic refinement. The frameset is 160 grams lighter, and the bike offers over 350 fit combinations across six size-specific geometries, ensuring a tailored fit for a wide range of riders. Each frame is handcrafted, painted, and quality-controlled at LOOK’s facility in Burgundy, France, and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Proven Performance
The 795 Blade RS 3’s performance credentials are solidified by its collaboration with Team Cofidis. Ridden by Alex Aranburu, the bike secured a stage victory at the Itzulia Basque Country in April and another win at the Tour of Belgium in June. This real-world success underscores the bike’s design philosophy: to deliver tangible performance gains on the road.
Aerodynamic Excellence
Engineered with a focus on real-world conditions, the 795 Blade RS 3 employs advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and extensive wind tunnel testing. These efforts have resulted in a bike that maintains exceptional aerodynamic efficiency across wind angles from -15° to +15°, delivering consistent advantages regardless of rider position or environmental conditions. At a speed of 50 km/h, the bike saves 15 watts compared to its predecessor, translating to measurable speed improvements for the rider.
Balanced Ride Quality
Beyond aerodynamics, the 795 Blade RS 3 emphasizes a balanced ride experience. The frame’s design ensures superior power transfer, with the front end and bottom bracket being up to 10% stiffer than the World Tour average. Deliberately compliant tubes in the fork and rear triangle absorb road vibrations, enhancing comfort and cornering efficiency. The bike also accommodates wider tires, with a generous 34mm clearance, allowing for improved rolling efficiency and comfort on varied road surfaces.
Customizable Fit
Recognizing the importance of rider fit, the 795 Blade RS 3 offers over 350 fit options. The “Your LOOK à la Carte” configurator allows riders to customize their setup, including seven stem lengths (80 to 140 mm), three handlebar widths, and 0 to 50 mm of headset spacers. The new Aero Carbon RS 3 handlebar is engineered for three distinct racing scenarios, featuring a shape that aids in maintaining an aero position, maximized stiffness for sprints, and a tailored sweep and flare for better breathing on climbs. This level of customization ensures that each rider can achieve their optimal position and performance.
Aesthetic Appeal
The 795 Blade RS 3 is available in four distinct finishes: Pro Team Black, Silver Red, Orange Shift/Black, and Iconic Prisme. The Iconic Prisme Replica, a limited edition of just 50 units, mirrors the exact configuration raced by Team Cofidis at the Tour de France. This model features a wireless Campagnolo Super Record groupset, Bora WTO 60 Ultra Team wheels, and is adorned with the iconic red, yellow, and blue livery that has defined LOOK frames for four decades.
Specifications and Pricing
- Frame: 890 g (Size M, Pro Team Black, tolerance +/- 5%), new UD UHM carbon, UDH compatible, lifetime warranty upon registration.
- Fork: 340 g, available in three offsets, engineered for increased compliance.
- Complete Bike Weight: Starting from 6.9 kg (Size M, without pedals).
- Aerodynamics: 15-watt saving for the complete bike-and-rider system compared to the previous 795 Blade RS at 50 km/h; consistent aerodynamic gains from 0 to 15 degrees of yaw; 205 W estimated normalized aero drag (based on internal data using the Tour Magazin protocol).
- Power Transfer: 10% stiffer than the World Tour average at the bottom bracket and front end; patented flexible seatstays; 34 mm tire clearance (front and rear).
- Fit: Over 350 combinations; new Aero Carbon RS 3 handlebar (380/400/420 mm widths, compatible with the previous generation’s 360/440 mm); seven stem lengths (80 to 140 mm); 0 to 50 mm headset spacers; new Aeropost 5 seatpost with two offset options. Available through the “Your LOOK à la Carte” configurator.
- Sizes: XXS to XL, featuring six dedicated geometries to fit riders from 155 cm to 200 cm.
- Finishes: Silver Red, Pro Team Black, Iconic Prisme, Orange Shift. The Iconic Prisme Replica is limited to 50 units in the exact Team Cofidis Tour de France spec (Campagnolo Super Record wireless, Bora WTO 60 Ultra Team wheels, 7.1 kg).
- Groupset Options: Shimano Ultegra Di2 and Dura-Ace Di2; SRAM Force E1 AXS; Campagnolo Super Record 2×13.
- Wheel Options: LOOK R45S, Mavic Comete 50, Fulcrum Speed 57, Scope Artech 6.A.
The 795 Blade RS 3 is available as a complete bike starting from €8,490 (Pro Team Black finish, Shimano Ultegra Di2, LOOK R45S wheels) up to €13,190 (Campagnolo Super Record, Scope Artech 6.A wheels). A limited-edition Iconic Prisme Replica (50 units worldwide) retails for €13,990. The 795 Blade RS 3 is also available as a frameset in all four finishes for €4,990, or €5,780 including the full LOOK cockpit. Riders can build any combination in between using the “Your LOOK à la Carte” configurator, choosing from Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo groupsets alongside four wheelset options.
Federico Musi, CEO at LOOK Cycle, stated: “The 795 Blade RS 3 expresses what LOOK has stood for over forty years: racing innovation, crafted