The Look 795 Blade RS 3 has arrived as the third generation of Look’s flagship race bike, with fit and cockpit control taking center stage.

Look still claims the usual performance gains for a modern race launch. The new frame has a claimed weight of 890g in size medium. The fork has a claimed weight of 340g.

That gives the frameset a claimed 160g saving over the outgoing model. Look also claims a 15-watt reduction in aerodynamic drag.

The brand says its internal testing used Tour magazine protocols, but at a speed of 50 kph.

Yet the launch shows Look placing major emphasis on fit, handling, and everyday race efficiency. That direction follows the thinking behind earlier 795 Blade RS development.

During the previous generation, Look defended its choice not to shield the non-drive-side thru-axle. Bike Product Manager Romain Simon argued that the aero gain was small compared with possible weight and resistance costs.

He also pointed to standard parts, easier maintenance, and faster wheel replacement. His central point was that efficiency should guide each race-bike decision.

Look 795 Blade RS 3 expands fit options

The biggest geometry news starts at the small end of the size range. Look has added a new XXS frame size for smaller riders.

The brand says the size was engineered for those riders, rather than simply reduced from a larger template.

At the medium size, the geometry moves slightly in a different direction. The new bike has a little less stack and slightly more reach.

Look addresses that through a redesigned cockpit. The updated bar and stem remain a stealth two-piece system.

That design keeps the appearance of an integrated one-piece cockpit. It also makes the stem and bar proprietary.

In return, riders get three bar-width choices and seven stem options. The available bar widths are 38cm, 40cm, and 42cm.

The cockpit changes go beyond fit selection. Look enlarged the flat central portion of the handlebar.

The brand also gave that section a slight downward angle. The goal is to reduce wrist stress.

The drops now include 3.5 degrees of flare. Look says that change should improve control.

The most important fit adjustment may sit inside the handlebar. Look widened the internal ports for hydraulic brake hoses.

That change allows higher hood rotation than the previous bar permitted. It gives riders more freedom to tune their hand position.

Look also reshaped the drops so the brake lever sits 6mm closer to the hands. Together, those changes give riders more control over effective cockpit reach.

Frameset price and build choices

Look will sell the 795 Blade RS 3 through an à la carte build process.

Buyers start by selecting the frame color. They then choose frame size, bar width, stem length, groupset, wheels, and seatpost.

The seatpost choice includes options with setback or without setback.

Pricing starts at $5,790 for the 795 Blade RS 3 frameset. Look says the bike is available now through authorized dealers worldwide.

Zipp 404 S moves into a road-only role

Zipp also introduced the 404 S wheelset this week. It replaces the previous 303 S and moves into a clearer road-only position.

That shift reflects Zipp’s wider wheel lineup. The 303 SW now occupies the all-road slot.

That wheel includes an integrated pressure sensor and carries a price of $2,200. Zipp also offers 303 XPLR wheels for gravel.

The 303 XPLR range is available in S and SW versions. That leaves the 404 S to focus more directly on road speed.

The new 404 S uses a deeper rim than the 303 S. Rim depth increases from 45mm to 50mm.

Zipp lists the wheelset weight at 1,585g. External rim width also grows from 27mm to 29mm.

The internal rim width stays at 23mm. Zipp says the dimensions better match modern road tire widths.

The company also makes an aerodynamic claim around its $1,300 price point. Among the wheels it tested, Zipp says the 404 S had the lowest average drag across the yaw sweep.

The rims are built around Zipp’s 76/176 hubset. The front wheel uses 20 spokes, and the rear uses 24.

Zipp uses Sapim CX-Sprint spokes in a two-cross lacing pattern.

Pinarello reveals Q36.5 Tour de France paint

Pinarello also announced a new Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team paint scheme for the 2026 Tour de France.

The team will switch to the one-off design for the duration of the race. Pinarello describes the finish as matt Titan and Luxter Venice tones.

The colors use Pinarello’s Cut paint scheme. The team bikes will run Zipp 454 NSW wheels and SRAM RED components.

Pinarello says a limited quantity of the special colorway will be available through official retailers.

Customers can also create their own variations through the Pinarello MyWay Custom Paint system.

Together, the launches show three distinct directions in road equipment. Look is emphasizing fit and race practicality. Zipp is tightening its wheel categories. Pinarello is using the Tour de France to highlight a limited visual identity.

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