Ah, these modern bikes...

[Avispa]

Man, I like the look of some modern bikes, but this is too much! Don't go using that piece as a seat post or crank arm! It clearly says what it is, right?

:D

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[AngryScientist]

that stem really is terrible.

i went through college with a baseball cap that simply said "hat" across the front. it was comical.

[dancinkozmo]

..at least you cant mount it upside down by accident ...
it needs to be labeled cause if it were off the bike nobody would know what the heck it is.

[David Kirk]

http://www.leftrightnow.com/belushi.jpg

Dave

[fiamme red]

Don't go using that piece as a seat post or crank arm!And yet there will probably be someone who tries it. :)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f8/ennuiescapist/Cartoons/FarSide_gifted.jpg

[false_Aest]

No worse than some of the Trek-looking Serotta paintjobs I've seen posted in the galleries here.

I think you can keep hotdogs warm in there. Way better than a Bento Box

[Louis]

At least the steerer tube clamp seems kind of interesting. I wonder how it works.

[ahumblecycler]

Perhaps we should give Look the opportunity to explain the functionality of the stem before passing judgment.

My hypothesis is that the stem reflects the latest generation of their ergo-/adjustable stem. My hypothesis is based on several physical aspects of the stem.

As for the label "stem", it is common to label parts while still in the R&D stage.

[SoCalSteve]

I like it!

I hope it's form following function as there is no need for a compression plug, top cap, whatever...

If it makes it easier to install and adjust, then I think it's a great design!

Time designed a very easy to adjust headset, I hope Look has done the same thing with this design.

[TMB]

The stem, and the bike it is attached to are ugly beyond words.

Simply beyond mere words.

[snah]

I like it!

I hope it's form following function as there is no need for a compression plug, top cap, whatever...

If it makes it easier to install and adjust, then I think it's a great design!

Time designed a very easy to adjust headset, I hope Look has done the same thing with this design.

Agreed, I like it.

[Climb01742]

Perhaps we should give Look the opportunity to explain the functionality of the stem before passing judgment.

My hypothesis is that the stem reflects the latest generation of their ergo-/adjustable stem. My hypothesis is based on several physical aspects of the stem.

As for the label "stem", it is common to label parts while still in the R&D stage.

;)

a well-engineered adjustable stem would be most useful, IMO.

[dancinkozmo]

Perhaps we should give Look the opportunity to explain the functionality of the stem before passing judgment.

My hypothesis is that the stem reflects the latest generation of their ergo-/adjustable stem. My hypothesis is based on several physical aspects of the stem.

As for the label "stem", it is common to label parts while still in the R&D stage.

my hypothesis is that this is what happens when the marketing dept. thinks they can design parts...

[rinconryder]

I was disappointed by this offering from Look...might as well have called it the Look Madone...I like Look because they maintain a traditional appearance while having modern overtones (TT bikes aside) but this bike just doesn't do anything for me. I will stick with my 585 which I love.

[Avispa]

No worse than some of the Trek-looking Serotta paintjobs I've seen posted in the galleries here.

And where are those pictures... :confused: Besides the Serotta "Ford" bike, I have yet to see one that has these paint jobs...


As for the label "stem", it is common to label parts while still in the R&D stage.

Funny thing is that there are no other parts labeled on the bike... I'd like to see an R&D wheel where they would label the items: "Spoke" and "Rim..."

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[130R]

i think it's says "C Stem"

not "Stem"

[wc1934]

Fugly

[ahumblecycler]

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/look-695-first-ride-26817

:rolleyes:

[Avispa]

i think it's says "C Stem"

not "Stem"

Geez! If my monitor was only that good!

Thanks Bro!

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