Look launches new 785 Huez for climbing purists on a budget, complete with carbon nanotubes

Look 785 Huez
(Image credit: Look)

In a surprise move, Look has today launched a new top-flight climbing bike. Normally we see models such as this piloted by WorldTour teams first in subtly choreographed, 'accidentally' released events at big races, but the new 785 Huez hasn't been seen under the riders from Cofidis, at least not that we can remember. 

As the name would suggest, the bike takes aim at the big mountains like Alpe d'Huez, focussing on a low weight and a high stiffness-to-weight ratio, rather than aerodynamic efficiency.

Will Jones
Senior Tech Writer

Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. He’s tried his hand at most cycling disciplines, from the standard mix of road, gravel, and mountain bike, to the more unusual like bike polo and tracklocross. He’s made his own bike frames, covered tech news from the biggest races on the planet, and published countless premium galleries thanks to his excellent photographic eye. Also, given he doesn’t ever ride indoors he’s become a real expert on foul-weather riding gear. His collection of bikes is a real smorgasbord, with everything from vintage-style steel tourers through to superlight flat bar hill climb machines.