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Look796 Monoblade RS

Time trial2026796 Monoblade RS (2023) ↗Disc brakesUCI legal

Look's current time trial and triathlon frameset, developed with WorldTour team Cofidis and launched in mid-2023 to replace the original 796 Monoblade. It keeps the single-blade monoblade fork, uses Ultra High Modulus carbon in a quarter of the frame, and is disc-only and electronic-only. It ships with a one-piece carbon basebar/stem, Aergo extensions and a reversible aero seatpost.

LOOK 796 Monoblade RS frameset, drive side
© LOOK
From
€6,990$8,500£6,600
Builds
1
Sizes
4
Frame weight
—

Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Our verdict

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

A frameset for UCI time triallists who want a distinctive monoblade front end, a lifetime warranty and Aergo extensions that adjust without swapping parts. It is electronic-only, offers little more than bottle mounts and aero box inserts for long days, and Look publishes no drag figures to back up its speed claim.

Scored Oct 2026

  • + Premium frame
  • + Aero-first design

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
80/100

Aero claims and front-end integration

Frame
84/100

Carbon grade, weight and warranty

Hydration & storage
55/100

Not counted in the overall score for time-trial bikes: UCI rules limit integrated hydration and storage. Hydration and storage in the frame

Fit
78/100

Sizes and adjustment range

Practicality
62/100

Travel, standard parts, servicing

How each category is scored

Bike duel

Frame & platform

What each race allows

Frame & fork

Frame material
Carbon (Ultra High Modulus fibre in 25% of the frame, high-strength fibre at BB, head tube and seat tube)
Fork material
Carbon (Monoblade)
Frameset weight
1,745 g3.85 lb
Weight measured on
Size S, claimed (BikeRadar)
Frame sizes
XS, S, M, L
Colours
Proteam Black Glossy

Compatibility & standards

Brake type
Flat-mount hydraulic disc
Wheel size
700c
Max tire width
32 mm
Bottom bracket standard
T47 (85.5 mm)
Front axle
12x100 mm thru-axle (M12 x 1.5)
Rear axle
12x142 mm thru-axle (M12 x 1.5)
Drivetrain compatibility
Electronic groupsets only, 1x or 2x
Mechanical shifting possible
No
1x compatible
Yes
Cable routing
Internal, including through the basebar

Hydration & storage

Storage details
Inserts for mounting an aero box on long-distance rides
Bottle mount locations
Frame-mounted bottle holders placed for aerodynamics and reach

Fit & adjustability

Aerobar system
Look Aeroflat Bar 2 one-piece carbon basebar/stem with Aergo carbon extensions
Pad width range
Adjustable (Aergo extensions)
Extension options
Aergo extensions adjust in length, width, height, tilt (0-20 degrees per BikeRadar) and rotation
Seatpost type
Look Aeropost Tube 2 with reversible sliding head and integrated clamp

Aerodynamics

Manufacturer aero claims
Look says it is faster than the previous 796 Monoblade (no figures published)
Testing method
CFD and wind tunnel, plus road testing with Team Cofidis in 2022 and 2023

Travel, maintenance & warranty

Headset bearings
LOOK-specific integrated headset with dedicated spacers: upper bearing 32.8 x 41.8 x 6.0 mm, lower bearing 30.15 x 41.0 x 6.5 mm, 45/45 degree, stainless steel
Derailleur hanger
Proprietary two-piece rear hanger (inner and outer parts) plus a bolt-on front derailleur hanger
Maintenance
The frameset comes with fork, headset, stem/basebar, seatpost, thru-axles and extensions. Minimum seatpost insertion is marked on the post. Grease the thru-axle threads (11 Nm). Brakes are 140/160 mm flat mount. Use only the original screws for the bottle and aero-box mounts (4 Nm). LOOK says its products are designed for riders up to 100 kg.
Frame warranty
Lifetime frame warranty (with registration)
Sold via
Dealers

Design sketches

Design sketch of the Look 796 Monoblade RS, side view
Side view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Design sketch of the Look 796 Monoblade RS, three-quarter view
Three-quarter view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Design sketch of the Look 796 Monoblade RS, front view
Front view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Builds & components

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

Look 796 Monoblade RS builds
796 Monoblade RS frameset
Overview
Price (MSRP)€6,990$8,500£6,600
TypeFrameset
NotesFrame, fork, seatpost and Aeroflat Bar 2 basebar/stem combo with extensions (basebar 380 or 400 mm). At launch in 2023 BikeRadar quoted £6,990 / $7,800 / €6,990.
Cockpit
BasebarLook Aeroflat Bar 2 (one-piece basebar/stem)
Basebar width400 mm
MaterialCarbon
Notes380 mm or 400 mm width
ExtensionsLook Aergo
MaterialCarbon
Saddle & seatpost
SeatpostLook Aeropost Tube 2
Offset / setbackReversible sliding head

796 Monoblade RS price & value

Where it's cheapest

MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.

BuildMarketMSRPIn EURvs cheapest
796 Monoblade RS framesetEurope (EUR, incl. VAT)€6,990€6,990cheapest
USA (USD, excl. sales tax)$8,500€7,587+9%
UK (GBP, incl. VAT)£6,600€7,790+11%

Building up the 796 Monoblade RS frameset

Included: Basebar, Extensions, Seatpost.

Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Saddle, Pedals.

Ownership checklist

2 of 4 known checks pass, 3 not published by Look. Why these checks

  • ✓

    Threaded bottom bracket

    T47 (85.5 mm)

  • ✕

    UDH derailleur hanger

    Proprietary two-piece rear hanger (inner and outer parts) plus a bolt-on front derailleur hanger

  • ✓

    Standard 12×142 mm rear axle

    12x142 mm thru-axle (M12 x 1.5)

  • ✕

    Works with mechanical shifting

  • ?

    Fits third-party aerobars

    Look Aeroflat Bar 2 one-piece carbon basebar/stem with Aergo carbon extensions

  • ?

    Rear disc wheel compatible

  • ?

    Fit kept when packed

Raced by

Pros who raced the 796 Monoblade RS, with results on it.

796 Monoblade RS geometry

Look 796 Monoblade RS geometry
XSSML
Rider height min—164 cm5′5″171 cm5′7″178 cm5′10″
Rider height max166 cm5′5″173 cm5′8″180 cm5′11″187 cm6′2″
Stack502 mm19.8″527 mm20.7″552 mm21.7″577 mm22.7″
Reach393 mm15.5″405 mm15.9″417 mm16.4″429 mm16.9″
Seat angle min77°77°77°77°
Seat angle max77°77°77°77°
Head tube angle72.5°72.5°72.5°72.5°
Head tube length96.6 mm3.8″124.8 mm4.9″151 mm5.9″177.2 mm7″
Effective top tube508.9 mm20″526.7 mm20.7″544.4 mm21.4″562.2 mm22.1″
Seat tube length512.5 mm20.2″541 mm21.3″567 mm22.3″592 mm23.3″
Chainstay410 mm16.1″410 mm16.1″410 mm16.1″410 mm16.1″
Fork length363 mm14.3″363 mm14.3″363 mm14.3″363 mm14.3″
Fork offset44 mm1.7″44 mm1.7″44 mm1.7″44 mm1.7″
Trail62.6 mm2.5″62.6 mm2.5″62.6 mm2.5″62.6 mm2.5″
Front centre578.6 mm22.8″598.4 mm23.6″618.1 mm24.3″637.8 mm25.1″
Standover772 mm30.4″797 mm31.4″822 mm32.4″847 mm33.3″
Wheel size700c700c700c700c

Side view & pad range

Your positionYour position (optional)

Drawn to scale (how to read it).

Look 796 Monoblade RS · S

How the geometry rides

The 796 Monoblade RS in size S against the middle size of 20 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).

  • Chainstay410 mm16.1″

    shortestlonger than 70% of 20 bikeslongest

Compare on the stack & reach chart

Good to know

  • Design

    Ultra High Modulus carbon makes up 25% of the frame. Look says the new bike is both lighter and stiffer than its predecessor and draws on its T20 track bike.

    Source

  • Design

    Look quotes a complete bike weight of under 9 kg in size M. The frameset is claimed at 1,745 g in size S.

    Source

  • Fit

    The Aergo extensions and arm rests adjust in length, width, height, tilt and rotation without swapping parts or disconnecting cables, and the seatpost head flips for a forward or rearward position.

    Source

  • Integration

    For triathlon use, Look adds bottle holders on the frame and inserts for an aero storage box on long-distance rides.

    Source

  • Compatibility

    The frame is disc-brake specific and works only with electronic groupsets. It uses a T47 bottom bracket and clears 32 mm tyres.

    Source

  • Racing

    Cofidis rider Benjamin Thomas had already won a time trial on the bike before it launched.

    Source

  • History

    Look launched the 796 Monoblade RS alongside the 795 Blade RS in June 2023 (shown at Eurobike) after the Cofidis team tested it through the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

    Source

  • Versions

    The US price has risen from $7,800 at launch to $8,500, while the European price stays at €6,990. The UK price is now £6,600, down from £6,990 at launch.

    Source

796 Monoblade RS FAQ

Is the Look 796 Monoblade RS UCI legal?+

Yes. The Look 796 Monoblade RS 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 RS cost?+

Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €6,990 / $8,500 / £6,600 across 1 listed build: 796 Monoblade RS frameset.

How much does the Look 796 Monoblade RS weigh?+

The frameset weighs 1,745 g (3.85 lb).

What sizes does the Look 796 Monoblade RS come in?+

4 sizes: XS, S, M and L. The manufacturer recommends them for riders from 164 cm (5′5″) to 187 cm (6′2″).

What seat angle does the Look 796 Monoblade RS have?+

77° effective seat tube angle.

Does the Look 796 Monoblade RS have integrated storage?+

Storage. Inserts for mounting an aero box on long-distance rides

What is the tire clearance of the Look 796 Monoblade RS?+

Up to 32 mm tires on 700c wheels.

Which groupsets are compatible with the Look 796 Monoblade RS?+

Drivetrain compatibility: Electronic groupsets only, 1x or 2x. Mechanical groupsets are not supported. 1x drivetrains are supported. Bottom bracket: T47 (85.5 mm).

Which pros ride the Look 796 Monoblade RS?+

Benjamin Thomas raced this generation of the Look 796 Monoblade RS. See the "Raced by" section for seasons and results.

What warranty does the Look 796 Monoblade RS frame have?+

Lifetime frame warranty (with registration)

Is the Look 796 Monoblade RS aerodynamic?+

Look says it is faster than the previous 796 Monoblade (no figures published) (CFD and wind tunnel, plus road testing with Team Cofidis in 2022 and 2023)

Sources

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