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Look796 Monoblade

Triathlon2015First 796 (2015, rim brakes), replaced by the 796 Monoblade RS ↗Rim brakesUCI legalDiscontinued

Replaced by Look 796 Monoblade RS

The original 796 Monoblade replaced Look's 596 in 2015 and was named for its extremely narrow head tube, down tube and seat tube. A pan-flat top tube ran straight into an integrated stem, the front brake sat inside the fork legs and the rear brake was a Shimano direct-mount unit behind the bottom bracket. It offered a 74-80° seat angle range, and the cockpit had stackable pads and a reversible base bar. The disc-brake 796 Monoblade RS replaced it in 2023.

Last MSRP
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Builds
2
Sizes
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Frame weight
1,100 g2.43 lb

Our verdict

No overall score: there's no complete-bike price to rate

A striking, very narrow rim-brake TT and tri frame with a wide seat angle range and an adjustable integrated cockpit. As a used buy it means rim brakes, a proprietary front end and front brake, and little integrated storage, and it has been replaced by the disc-brake 796 Monoblade RS.

Scored Oct 2026

  • − Proprietary parts, harder to travel with or service
  • − Little integrated hydration or storage

AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.

Aero
66/100

Aero claims and front-end integration

Frame
72/100

Carbon grade, weight and warranty

Hydration & storage
50/100

Hydration and storage in the frame

Fit
70/100

Sizes and adjustment range

Practicality
50/100

Travel, standard parts, servicing

How each category is scored

Frame & platform

What each race allows

Frame & fork

Frame material
Carbon
Fork material
Carbon
Frame weight
1,100 g2.43 lb
Weight measured on
Size M (as reported by Slowtwitch at launch)
Frame sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
UCI frame approval
On the UCI list of approved framesets as '796' with fork '796F', TT category, sizes XS-S to L-XL (3), approved 28 May 2015, code LOOK-796-TT

Compatibility & standards

Brake type
Rim; front brake integrated in the fork legs, Shimano direct-mount rear brake behind the bottom bracket
Drivetrain compatibility
Electronic (launch builds with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 and Ultegra Di2)
Cable routing
Internal
Electronic battery location
Di2 junction A box in a compartment behind the stem

Fit & adjustability

Aerobar system
Integrated stem with a reversible base bar (50 mm of adjustment) and elbow pads stackable in 5 mm steps up to 80 mm
Third-party aerobars possible
No
Seatpost type
Aero seatpost with the clamp hidden inside the frame
Effective seat angle range
74-80°

Travel, maintenance & warranty

Proprietary parts
Integrated stem/cockpit, integrated front brake, seatpost, Look ZED crank

Builds & components

Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.

Look 796 Monoblade builds
796 Monoblade Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
796 Monoblade Shimano Ultegra Di2
Overview
TypeComplete bikeComplete bike
NotesBuild shown at launch; Look's price was not published (Slowtwitch only reported a rumoured entry point of about EUR 9,000).Build shown at launch; Look's price was not published (Slowtwitch only reported a rumoured entry point of about EUR 9,000).
Drivetrain
GroupsetShimano Dura-Ace Di2Shimano Ultegra Di2
ElectronicYesYes
CranksetLook ZEDLook ZED
Crank lengths available155-175 mm (adjustable)155-175 mm (adjustable)

Ownership checklist

0 of 1 known checks pass, 6 not published by Look. Why these checks

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    Threaded bottom bracket

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    UDH derailleur hanger

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    Standard 12×142 mm rear axle

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    Works with mechanical shifting

  • ✕

    Fits third-party aerobars

    Integrated stem with a reversible base bar (50 mm of adjustment) and elbow pads stackable in 5 mm steps up to 80 mm

  • ?

    Rear disc wheel compatible

  • ?

    Fit kept when packed

Good to know

  • Fit

    Slowtwitch reported a 74-80° seat angle range, elbow pads that stack in 5 mm increments up to 80 mm, a reversible base bar with 50 mm of adjustment and Look's ZED crank adjustable from 155 to 175 mm.

    Source

  • Racing

    The frame and fork were approved by the UCI on 28 May 2015 in three sizes, listed as XS-S to L-XL.

    Source

  • History

    Road.cc spotted the 796 just before its launch in June 2015, with a flat top tube running into an integrated stem, brake arms inside the fork legs and the rear brake behind the bottom bracket.

    Source

  • Versions

    Look says the disc-brake 796 Monoblade RS that replaced it in 2023 is faster than its predecessor.

    Source

796 Monoblade FAQ

Is the Look 796 Monoblade UCI legal?+

Yes. The Look 796 Monoblade is UCI legal, so it can be raced in draft-illegal triathlon as well as UCI time trials.

How much does the Look 796 Monoblade weigh?+

The frame weighs 1,100 g (2.43 lb) (Size M (as reported by Slowtwitch at launch)).

Which groupsets are compatible with the Look 796 Monoblade?+

Drivetrain compatibility: Electronic (launch builds with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 and Ultegra Di2).

What builds of the Look 796 Monoblade are available?+

796 Monoblade Shimano Dura-Ace Di2: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2; 796 Monoblade Shimano Ultegra Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2.

Can I fit my own aerobars on the Look 796 Monoblade?+

Not easily. The Look 796 Monoblade is designed around its own integrated aerobar. Integrated stem with a reversible base bar (50 mm of adjustment) and elbow pads stackable in 5 mm steps up to 80 mm

Sources

Look 796 Monoblade data last updated · How the data is checked ·