T20
Origin
LOOK is one of the founding names of modern cycling technology. The Nevers-based French company invented the clipless pedal in 1984 (worn to Tour de France victory by Bernard Hinault in 1985) and was among the very first to build carbon-fibre bicycle frames with the KG 86 in 1986. The T20 is the direct descendant of that carbon and track pedigree. It was conceived as a secret weapon for the French national track cycling team ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, replacing LOOK's previous Olympic track bike, the R96 (itself a Rio 2016 project). Developed with Mitsubishi very-high-modulus carbon and refined in the wind tunnel, the T20 was designed and manufactured entirely in France to give French sprinters and endurance riders a measurable edge on the boards.
Specifications
- Frame
- Very high modulus carbon UD (Mitsubishi carbon), monocoque, made in France; matte finish
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Track / fixed-gear (single speed, no derailleurs, no freewheel); LOOK ZED Track monobloc carbon crankset (chainring sold separately)
- Brakes
- None (UCI track racing bike — brakeless fixed gear)
- Wheels
- Not included with frameset; optimized for Corima 4/5-spoke and disc wheels, 12x100mm thru-axles
The verdict
- Genuine top-tier, Olympic-proven track aerodynamics and stiffness
- Exceptional, near-infinite fit adjustability (stem, seatpost, crank length)
- French design and manufacture with LOOK's deep carbon and ZED crank pedigree
- Frameset only, and extremely expensive (~EUR 7,000) before wheels/finishing kit
- Pure velodrome tool — brakeless fixed gear, useless for road, gravel or commuting
- Very niche: needs a track, track wheels and specialist setup to be usable at all
Generations
R96 (Rio 2016 predecessor)
- Previous LOOK Olympic track bike; T20 is ~800 g lighter built and ~11% lower drag.
- Frame
- Carbon track frameset
T20 (Tokyo 2020 onward)
- Current model: 25% stiffer BB, 12% stiffer head tube, ~29 W saved at 75 km/h vs R96.
- Frame
- Very high modulus Mitsubishi carbon UD
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | CurrentT20 Speed Version | CurrentT20 TT Version |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Drivetrain | Fixed-gear track, ZED Track crank | Fixed-gear track, ZED Track crank |
| Brakes | None (brakeless) | None (brakeless) |
| MSRP | €6,999 | €7,499 |
| Purpose | Flagship | Flagship |
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