795 Blade RS
Origin
LOOK is a French company founded in 1951 by Jean Beyl that made its name in ski bindings before revolutionising cycling in 1984 with the first successful clipless road pedal — famously used by Bernard Hinault to win the 1985 Tour de France. LOOK was also an early pioneer of carbon-fibre frames (the KG86 of 1986 was one of the first mass-produced carbon race frames). The 795 line is the modern flagship of that aero heritage: the original 795 Aerolight/Light launched mid-2010s, and the 'Blade RS' designation arrived around 2018 as the pure aero-race version, offered in both rim and disc-brake framesets. A comprehensive 2024 redesign made it 7% stiffer and 10% more aerodynamic, and a third generation in 2026 shed ~160 g and added another ~15 W of aero efficiency at 50 km/h, debuting under Team Cofidis at the Tour de France.
Specifications
- Frame
- Carbon fibre monocoque; blended lay-up (approx. 54% IM, 32% HM, 8% HR fibres) with ~25% Ultra-High-Modulus in key zones for tuned stiffness/compliance
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Trim-dependent: Shimano Ultegra / Dura-Ace Di2, SRAM Force/RED AXS, Campagnolo Super Record; 2x12 (2x13 Campagnolo on 2026)
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc (flat-mount, 160/140 mm) on RS Disc; early gen also offered as rim-brake frameset
- Wheels
- Trim-dependent: Corima (WS Black / 47mm MCC Evo) on top builds; other builds vary
The verdict
- Exceptional stiffness and power transfer — feels fast and efficient on the flat and climbing
- Sharp, stable, confidence-inspiring handling at speed with quick direction changes
- Genuine all-round aero bike that still climbs — light for the category, especially the 2026 gen
- Race-firm ride can feel harsh — comfort is not its strong suit, especially early generations
- Premium-to-eye-watering pricing; top builds often lack a power meter or best-in-class wheels for the money
- Frame is on the heavier side vs newest aero rivals until the lighter 2026 generation
Generations
1st gen 795 Blade RS (~2018-2022)
- Original RS aero-race bike; race-firm, disc or rim brake, Ultegra to Dura-Ace builds.
2nd gen 795 Blade RS (2024)
- Full redesign; 'Best Aero Bike 2024'. Aero cockpit, dropped seatstays, disc only.
3rd gen 795 Blade RS (2026)
- Lightest/fastest gen; ~350 fit combos, wider tyre clearance, Cofidis Tour de France bike.
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | 795 Blade RS Disc (1st gen, SRAM RED AXS) | 795 Blade RS Disc (1st gen, Ultegra) | 795 Blade RS Disc (1st gen, Dura-Ace Di2) | 795 Blade RS (2nd gen, Dura-Ace Di2) | Current795 Blade RS (3rd gen, Shimano/SRAM builds) | Current795 Blade RS (3rd gen, Team Replica / Super Record 13) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2019 | 2024 | 2026 | 2026 |
| Frame | Carbon, ~945 g class | Carbon aero | Carbon aero | Carbon, ~945 g (M) | Carbon, ~890 g (M) | Carbon, ~890 g (M) |
| Drivetrain | SRAM RED eTap AXS 2x12 | Shimano Ultegra mechanical/Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 | Shimano Ultegra/Dura-Ace or SRAM Force AXS 2x12 | Campagnolo Super Record 13 (2x13) |
| Brakes | SRAM RED HRD disc 160/140 | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| MSRP | €9,500 | €5,200 | €10,000 | €12,000 | €8,490 | €13,990 |
| Purpose | Flagship | Value | Flagship | Flagship | Balanced | Flagship |
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