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Look has introduced the G85 Cezal RS, a race-oriented version of its G85 Cezal gravel bike co-developed with privateer racer Russell Finsterwald. Look says its new carbon layup cuts 200g from the frame and increases stiffness, while the RS retains the platform’s geometry and tire clearance but drops the original’s downtube storage. Complete bikes are priced at €6,990 and €8,990, with a €3,290 frameset also available.
Look has launched the G85 Cezal RS, a gravel-racing version of its G85 Cezal developed with privateer racer Russell Finsterwald. The RS keeps the standard bike’s geometry but uses a revised high-modulus carbon layup that Look says saves 200g on the frame and increases stiffness, giving riders a more race-focused option within the same platform.
Look gives the size-medium RS frame a claimed weight of 1,000g. The company says the revised layup makes the bottom bracket 19% stiffer and the head tube 20% stiffer than on the standard G85 Cezal. Those figures are manufacturer claims; the supplied report does not describe independent testing of the differences. The RS also removes the original bike’s internal downtube storage.
The frame retains the G85 Cezal’s geometry and 3D Wave Flex System seatstays. Look says the seatstays are designed to reduce vibration while preserving compliance. Tire clearance is listed at 57mm front and 50mm rear in a 1x configuration, or up to 45mm with a 2x setup. The frame can also take suspension forks with up to 60mm of travel.
Look lists three options. The top G85 Cezal RS SRAM Red XPLR AXS build costs €8,990, weighs 7.9kg and includes a 44-tooth aero chainring, Look Aero Carbon RS 3 cockpit, Fulcrum Shraq C25 wheels and 45mm Hutchinson Touareg Race tires. The SRAM Force XPLR AXS version costs €6,990 and weighs 8.3kg, with a 40-tooth chainring and Deda Superzero Carbon bars and Superbox stem. A frameset is priced at €3,290.
A Separate Option for Gravel Racing
The RS gives riders a choice between the original G85 Cezal’s all-round setup and a version aimed more directly at racing. That distinction matters as gravel bikes increasingly split between race-focused models and bikes built for longer, more equipment-heavy adventures. Look’s approach is to make the new model faster-focused without changing the frame’s geometry or giving up the platform’s stated tire clearance.
Look says the RS’s stiffness and cockpit setup are intended to support stronger accelerations and an aerodynamic riding position, while the seatstays are intended to help maintain comfort and control on rough surfaces. Those are design aims, not proof of a particular speed advantage. The prices and build weights give potential buyers concrete points of comparison, though the RS’s loss of internal storage may matter to riders who value carrying equipment inside the frame.
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From All-Rounder to Race Model
Look launched the standard G85 Cezal earlier in the year as a versatile gravel bike. According to the Cycling Weekly report, Finsterwald later rode it to victory at the Belgian Waffle Race in the United States, adding a race result to the model’s credentials. The publication’s review of the standard bike also described it as stable, versatile and light-handling.
The RS extends that platform with a distinct frame layup rather than a geometry overhaul. Look says the two models together address 90% of gravel riding, but the supplied report does not explain how the company calculated that figure. The standard Cezal’s all-round character and the RS’s racing emphasis are therefore the clearer distinction for buyers.
“The G85 Cezal RS uses a “newly redesigned High Modulus (HM) carbon layup.””
— Look
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Availability and Claims Still Unclear
The supplied report does not state the RS’s exact launch date, when deliveries will begin, or which countries and retailers will carry each build. It also does not provide independent measurements to verify Look’s claimed 200g saving or stiffness figures, nor does it identify the frame size used for the complete-bike weights. Look’s 90% coverage claim is not accompanied by a definition or supporting data.
gravel racing bike groupset SRAM Force XPLR
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Retail Details and Independent Testing
Buyers will need to check with Look or local dealers for regional availability, delivery timing and final market pricing. Independent reviews and testing can assess how the claimed weight and stiffness changes compare with the standard G85 Cezal in use. The published specifications provide the current basis for comparing the two builds and frameset, but do not establish a measured performance gain.
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Key Questions
What is the Look G85 Cezal RS?
It is a gravel-racing version of Look’s G85 Cezal, co-developed with privateer racer Russell Finsterwald. It shares the standard model’s geometry but uses a revised carbon layup.
How much does the G85 Cezal RS cost?
Look lists the SRAM Force XPLR AXS build at €6,990, the SRAM Red XPLR AXS build at €8,990, and the frameset at €3,290. Regional pricing and availability are not specified in the supplied report.
How much does the RS frame weigh?
Look claims a weight of 1,000g for a size-medium frame, 200g less than the standard G85 Cezal frame. The supplied report does not include independent verification.
What is different from the standard G85 Cezal?
The RS has a different high-modulus carbon layup, which Look says increases stiffness and reduces frame weight. It keeps the standard bike’s geometry and removes its internal downtube storage.
What tire clearance does the G85 Cezal RS have?
Look specifies clearance for tires up to 57mm at the front and 50mm at the rear with a 1x drivetrain, or up to 45mm with a 2x setup. The frame can also accommodate suspension forks with up to 60mm of travel.
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