596 Tri 2009 by Look

The new reference for aerodynamic efficiency.

Perception is not reality.
When designing a triathlon or time trial bike, hundredths of a second can mean the victory or defeat. The three main design characteristics of such a frame are considered to be stiffness for pedaling efficiency, comfort for overall fatigue reduction, and aerodynamics for speed.

The LOOK 596 achieves stiffness and comfort with Look's own specific proprietary carbon lay up and molding technique. This specific process carbon and "Recipe" allows the frame to be maximized in lateral stiffness in very specific areas that do not sacrifice the overall handling and comfort of the bike. How ever where this frame really sets itself apart from the competition is in the aero dynamics. LOOK's designers have discovered that the entire industry is driving TT frame design and development off of a perception that no wheel gap is actually faster. On the contrary, the Look 569 frame is designed with a specific gap between the rear wheel and the seat tube, where as all other designs are tucking the wheel closer and tighter to the frame. Under static conditions where the wheels are not spinning, no gap can be advantageous. When the wheels are spinning, however the gap is crucial to allow a cleaner exit path.

Frame includes: Frame, Fork, Seat Post, Look Crankset, Pedals and Stem.

Specifications:

Carbon type: VHM (Very High Modulus)

Fork: Offset aero meets EN 14781 Standards

Stem: Indexed Carbon Arms Stem

Bottom Bracket: ZED Specific

Crankset: ZED Monobloc Triblobe ( Includes Keo XED Pedals)

Front Derailluer Hanger: Braze On

Drop Outs: Compressed Carbon, Replaceable Drive Side.

Sizes: X Small, Small, Medium, Large

Color: Red Carbon, White Carbon

Frame Weight: 1350g, with uncut seat tube and with out crank set.

Fork Weight 490g, with out stem.

Accessories: Supplied with three sets of Elastomer blocks.