LOOK E-765 OPTIMUM DISC in Review

The e-765 Optimum Disc introduced in 2019 is aimed at the performance-oriented E-road bike rider and draws heavily on the carbon expertise of the French manufacturer. Read on to find out whether they’ve been able to put that to good use.

For an overview of the test fleet head to the main article: The best E-road bike of 2019! – 13 of the most exciting models on test

LOOK is more than a bike brand: the French company has always produced its carbon frames at its own production facilities and is one of the pioneers in carbon frame construction. The e-765 Optimum Disc is the latest model in LOOK’s portfolio and stands out from the crowd with its peppy red finish. A lot of the details on the e-765, such as the profile of the chainstays, the custom-made stem, the integrated seat post clamp or the Mavic Speed Release axle system have been thoughtfully designed. We particularly like the clean lines of the tidy rear triangle. When it comes to cable routing, it’s only the Di2 cable that spoils the otherwise clean look. In addition to the Shimano ULTEGRA Di2 R8070 groupset, LOOK rely on the FAZUA Evation motor, Vittoria Elusion carbon wheels and components from their in-house brand. The specially developed aluminium stem on the e-765 mirrors the lines of the frame, but its matte, industrial CNC finish doesn’t quite harmonise with the otherwise glossy frame and its organic shaping. Our size M test bike weighed 13.72 kg and costs € 8,399.

The LOOK E-765 Optimum Disc in detail

Motor/Battery FAZUA Evation 1.0 250 Wh
Drivetrain Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8070
Gearing 50/34 T und 11–32 T
Brakes Shimano ULTEGRA Hydr. BR8070 160/140 mm
Stem LOOK Alloy LDS
Handlebar LOOK Alloy LS2 COMPACT
Seatpost LOOK LS1 Carbon Ultra Light
Wheels Vittoria Elusion Carbon TL Ready
Tires Pirelli Cinturato TL Ready 32C

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL
Seat tube	470 mm	490 mm	510 mm	535 mm	560 mm
Top tube	507 mm	524 mm	552 mm	569 mm	586 mm
Head tube	111.5 mm	137.0 mm	162.5 mm	188.0 mm	213.5 mm
Head angle	70.3°	70.3°	70.3°	70.3°	70.3°
Seat angle	74.0°	74.0°	73.0°	73.0°	73.0°
Reach	355 mm	365 mm	375 mm	385 mm	395 mm
Stack	530 mm	554 mm	578 mm	602 mm	626 mm

The LOOK E-765 Optimum Disc in review

Thanks to the modern geometry, the riding position on the LOOK is nicely compact and central, which means more weight is placed on the bars and thus the front wheel. The front triangle on the LOOK is quite long, which makes it feel very stable and composed at high speeds. This also means that the steering remains agile and direct despite the deep-section rims. The bike carves around corners with confidence and readily attacks the descents. At slower speeds and especially on the climbs, you’ll soon notice the downsides of such handling and geometry: the front end can suffer from some instability and amplifies the rider’s input here. It’s especially when standing up to pedal, that you have to focus on keeping your line while climbing. The vibration damping of the frameset is good, though it leans more towards the aggressive and direct side of the comfort spectrum.

The e-765 screams for attention – a very coherent LOOK. Ba dum tss.

Comfort is aided by the compliance of the seat post and the damping of the Pirelli Cinturato tires. While the production model will come with the same carbon seat post, it will be fitted with 700x32C Hutchinson Sector tires instead. The tuning of the FAZUA Evation motor on the LOOK delivers a lot of support in the lowest (Breeze) mode, much unlike the FOCUS. The remaining modes add a bit of power with each level, but the difference is minimal. The powerful, aggressive motor setup provides performance for everyone. Ambitious E-road riders who like providing a lot of their own power might want a little less support. As with all FAZUA bikes, all three modes can be customised at your dealer to suit individual preferences.

Conclusion

The LOOK e-765 Optimum Disc is a harmonious and fun E-road bike with balanced weight distribution and modern geometry. It plays out its strength on the descents and at high speeds. At slow speeds, the front end quickly feels bored and tends to topple from side to side. The e-765 is a good bike for ambitious E-road riders who like being shuttled to the top of the climbs to descend at full speed and be the first to cross the finish line.

For more info head to: lookcycle.com

For an overview of the test fleet head to the main article: The best E-road bike of 2019! – 13 of the most exciting models on test

All bikes in test: Bianchi Aria e-Road | BMC Alpenchallenge AMP ROAD ONE | Cannondale Synapse Neo SE | CENTURION Overdrive Carbon Road Z4000 | Coboc TEN Torino | FOCUS Paralane² 9.9 | Moustache Dimanche 28.7 | ORBEA GAIN M10 | Pinarello Nytro | Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL | Thömus Sliker E1 | Wilier Triestina Cento1 Hybrid Custom

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Words: Photos: Valentin Rühl, Benjamin Topf, Robin Schmitt