LOOK G85 Cezal: a new gravel contender debuts at Sea Otter. LOOK is stepping into gravel with a bike that feels unmistakably like… LOOK. The new G85 Cezal arrives with the brand’s familiar road‑bred precision, but tuned for the looseness, playfulness, and unpredictability of modern gravel riding. The press materials frame it as a machine built for riders who “believe that rules are for the road,” and after reading through the full release, that positioning fits.
The G85 isn’t trying to be a drop‑bar MTB or a softened‑up road bike. It’s a purpose‑built gravel platform with a strong personality—fast, maneuverable, and unapologetically fun.
A Gravel Bike With Road DNA
LOOK leans hard into its composite heritage. The G85 is a full-carbon frameset with the brand’s UD HM layup, paired with a matching carbon fork. The goal was a bike that’s both “fast and playful… maneuverable and stable,” with geometry that balances off‑road control and on‑road efficiency.
The frame clears 50 mm tires in 1x and 45 mm in 2x, with the fork stretching to 57 mm / 2.25”—a nod to riders who want bigger rubber up front for rougher terrain. The bike is also suspension‑ready up to 60 mm, and LOOK says the geometry holds its character even with a short‑travel fork installed.
“Tires up to 50mm, 700c or 650b, 1x or 2x and suspension up to 60mm, the G85 Cezal accepts a range of preferences…”
Details That Matter on Long Days
The G85 includes full internal routing and a downtube storage box with a dedicated pouch—useful for tools, tubes, or snacks on long rides. LOOK emphasizes simplicity and serviceability, aiming for integration that doesn’t punish the home mechanic.
“Seamless cable routing and a well-designed storage unit… allows the rider to focus on what matters: the riding.”
The frame also incorporates LOOK’s 3D Wave System, a tube‑shaping technique that increases vertical flex without changing carbon layup. LOOK claims a wavy tube is 15% more flexible than a straight one using the same materials.
“A tube with a Wave Pattern… is 15% more flexible compared to a straight tube using exactly the same carbon material.”
Geometry Built for Speed and Control
The medium geometry numbers show a bike that wants to be ridden aggressively:
- 70° head angle with 50 mm trail for stability without dulling handling
- 74° seat tube angle with 5 mm offset for efficient pedaling
- Short chainstays and wheelbase for quick cornering
“Short wheelbase and chainstays for responsiveness and fast cornering.”
Stack and reach are intentionally broad to support everything from upright adventure setups to slammed race cockpits.
Lineup & Builds
LOOK is launching three complete builds plus a frameset option:
- SRAM Force 1×13 – $7,654
- Shimano GRX Di2 2×12 – $6,758.28
- Shimano GRX 820 1×12 – $4,116
- Frameset – $2490
All builds roll on Fulcrum wheels and 45c tires, with cockpit options ranging from the stock LS3/Deda setup to LOOK’s fully integrated aero stem and bar upgrade.
A Race‑Ready Debut
LOOK brought on Russell Finsterwald in 2026 as both racer and development partner. His first major outing on the G85? A win at the Belgian Waffle Ride in the USA.
“In February ’26, he won the Belgian Waffle Ride… for the first appearance on the G85 Cezal.”
That’s a strong way to introduce a new gravel platform.
Launch Timeline
The G85 officially launches April 16 at Sea Otter Classic, with LOOK USA on site and Finsterwald racing the bike. Additional activations follow at The Traka, Nature Is Bike, and Sea Otter Girona later in the year.
First Take
The G85 Cezal reads like a bike built for riders who want speed and precision without giving up the looseness that makes gravel fun. The geometry, tire clearance, and suspension compatibility suggest a platform that can swing from race day to multi‑day adventure with just a few component swaps.
We’ll be watching for real‑world impressions once test samples start circulating.
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