785 Huez
Origin
LOOK is a French company from Nevers with deep road-racing pedigree, best known for inventing the modern clipless pedal in 1984 (the PP65) and for being an early pioneer of carbon-fiber frame construction in the mid-1980s. The 785 Huez was born from that alpine racing DNA: LOOK unveiled it directly on the slopes of Alpe d'Huez, the legendary Tour de France climb, just before the 2017 race, and named it after the mountain itself. Where LOOK's 795 line chased aerodynamics and the endurance range chased comfort, the 785 opened a third 'altitude' segment aimed squarely at climbers. From launch it came in two flavours: the accessible 785 Huez and the no-compromise 785 Huez RS, whose 730g frame let a full pro build tip the scales at 5.9kg, nearly a kilo under the UCI legal limit.
Specifications
- Frame
- High-modulus carbon fiber with carbon-nanotube-reinforced resin (nano-tube construction); RS uses up to 5 fiber types
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Build-dependent: Shimano 105 Di2 / Ultegra Di2 / SRAM Rival-Force / RS pro: SRAM Red eTap AXS. Typical 50/34 compact + 11-34
- Brakes
- Flat-mount disc (current); original 2017 RS was rim-brake only
- Wheels
- Build-dependent: LOOK R38 D carbon (38mm) on 105 Di2; RS pro historically Corima 32 MCC S+ / carbon deep-section
The verdict
- Sublime, compliant ride quality - responsive out of the saddle yet forgiving over long alpine days
- Genuinely light, especially the RS frame (730g); climbs and accelerates with the merest pedal nudge
- Elegant French aesthetic with clean integrated cable routing and lifetime frame warranty
- Non-aero tube shapes give away speed on flat, fast sections versus aero rivals
- Premium price for a like-for-like build; not the value pick against mainstream brands
- Disc versions add weight (RS disc ~7kg vs 5.9kg rim), blunting the pure-climber edge
Generations
2017-2019 (rim era)
- Original launch generation; RS pro build ~5.9kg, pure lightweight climber, no disc option in Europe at first.
- Frame
- RS 730g / std 990g
- Brakes
- Rim only
2020-2022 (disc transition)
- Disc brakes adopted; RS disc gains ~1kg (~7kg) but far better wet/descent control. T47 BB, up to 32mm clearance.
- Frame
- RS ~730-830g / std ~980g
- Brakes
- Flat-mount disc, thru-axles
2023-2025 (modern build)
- Electronic-shift builds (105 Di2 / Ultegra Di2), integrated cabling, tubeless-ready LOOK R38 wheels; positioned as an accessible race-ready climber.
- Frame
- std ~980g
- Brakes
- Flat-mount disc, 12mm thru-axles
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | 785 Huez RS (rim, launch) | 785 Huez RS Disc | 785 Huez Ultegra Di2 | Current785 Huez 105 Di2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2018 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 |
| Frame | ~730g carbon RS | ~730-830g carbon RS | ~980-990g carbon | ~980g carbon |
| Drivetrain | SRAM Red eTap / top mechanical + Zed2 crank | SRAM Red eTap HRD AXS | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano 105 Di2, 50/34 + 11-34 |
| Brakes | Rim | Flat-mount disc | Flat-mount disc | Flat-mount disc (160/140mm) |
| MSRP | — | — | — | €6,600 |
| Purpose | Flagship | Flagship | Balanced | Value |
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