{"id":2182602,"date":"2026-10-06T13:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2182602"},"modified":"2026-10-06T13:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:04:17","slug":"real-world-control-over-deep-tube-shapes-looks-g85-cezal-gets-the-rs-treatment-with-high-modulus-carbon-fibre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2182602","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Real-world control over deep tube shapes&#8217; &#8211; Look&#8217;s G85 Cezal gets the RS treatment with high-modulus carbon fibre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HRWbJnUSWhveBAWf8cqZSg-2000-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jYGRCTEksXJEMY32TkBjc-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jYGRCTEksXJEMY32TkBjc-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Enve officially releases Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s monument-winning wheelset\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvRqLQY3fX9zMmf9qxFZoH-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HvRqLQY3fX9zMmf9qxFZoH-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Best aero road bikes 2026: Ridden, rated, and wind tunnel tested\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    True grit specialists primed to challenge the run of road pro rainbow jerseys \u2013 Analysing the Gravel World Championships contenders\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nBikes\n<\/li>\n<li>\nGravel Bikes\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;Real-world control over deep tube shapes&#8217; &#8211; Look&#8217;s G85 Cezal gets the RS treatment with high-modulus carbon fibre<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-10-06T13:04:17Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n6 October 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">High-modulus carbon fibre has shaved a healthy chunk of weight from Look&#8217;s new bike<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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April, and we covered that launch with a first-ride impressions piece, after swinging a leg over the new machine in Italy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap 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fibre.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French brand says that the Cezal RS is &#8216;engineered specifically for riders seeking precision, reactivity and speed across medium and long distances&#8217;. Gravel racer Russell Finsterwald has played a hand in the bike&#8217;s development and rode to a top 20 Traka 360 result on a prototype of the bike earlier in the year.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Designed to deliver maximum speed&#8217; &#8211; Ridley has launched it&#8217;s latest aero gravel race machine<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Van Rysel goes big on gravel with two new launches across both race and adventure<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;A dealmaker or a dealbreaker&#8217; &#8211; Canyon embraces big gravel tyres with the launch of the new Grail<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s been a big year for racy gravel bike launches. Just recently we have covered the Factor Elara, Canyon Grail and Specialized Crux.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">You will notice the Cezal has non-dropped seatstays for a more traditional look, and Look has given it relatively normal 50mm rear and 57mm front tyre clearances.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Wc2iCkPB7EUgKpCnD4PzPk\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Wc2iCkPB7EUgKpCnD4PzPk slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On paper, the bike may not look as cutting-edge as some of its competitors, and that mismatched tyre clearance figure may disappoint some, but Look argues it has drawn on real-world riding scenarios to come up with a highly competitive gravel machine that&#8217;s the right tool for the job.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cb873980-c0ad-11f1-b4f0-e3dfc6c250e3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The top spec bike comes with Look&#8217;s own bar. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Look)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c3e77dc2-c0ab-11f1-a714-834724881840\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Look claims the Cezal RS has been built around three core pillars: Versatile performance, responsive handling, and balanced component selection. The brand also said that it will provide a &#8216;competition-ready setup for 99% of race scenarios&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Those core pillars sound sensible. We attended a pre-launch video call on the new bike, and it sounded as though creating a well-rounded bike informed by real-world race experience, not just one that would light up the comments sections, was a priority.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Scott goes against the racing grain with new Addict Gravel bike, reducing stiffness and adding comfort instead<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">The Factor Elara is as racy as it gets: How does the fastest gravel bike in the wind tunnel perform in the real world?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Van Rysel RCR-G review: A race ready gravel bike that flourishes at speed and on smooth gravel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The RS has the same geometry as the G85 Cezal, and Look says it stuck with the non-dropped seatstays and a round seatpost to improve the bike&#8217;s handling, citing the need for real-world control over deep tube shapes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1ea9a918-c0ae-11f1-aed1-95507af07480\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is the hypershift blue colourway. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Look)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-d4768172-c0ad-11f1-ad8f-e11b8601cca9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The carbon fibre used in construction has been upgraded, though; the RS has a High Modulus (HM) carbon fibre layup, which saves a healthy 200 grams off the frame weight compared to the standard G85 Cezal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Claimed weight for the medium frame is 1000 grams for the frame with hardware.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This HM layup provides a very stiff headtube, which Look says is stiffer than its Blade RS3 road bike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The upgraded layup is said to boost bottom bracket stiffness by 19% and headtube stiffness by 20%.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The brand claims the rear seatstays &#8216;filter 15% of vibrations&#8217;, but there&#8217;s no further context on that number.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tyre clearance is 57mm up front and 50mm at the rear. It can also be run with a double chainset setup with 45mm clearance. Looks says it wanted to retain shorter chainstays and a snappier ride quality over a bigger rear clearance number. A front suspension fork can also be fitted for more technical terrain.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e84ee3ca-c0a7-11f1-be63-edf5cd1fbe37\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The top tier bikes comes with a big 44 tooth aero chainring for off road speed. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Look)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-ee332018-c0a6-11f1-a409-e14da902d5fe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The G85 Cezal RS will be available as a frameset and in two full build options. <\/p>\n<p>The frameset will retail at \u20ac3,290 and include a Token T47 bottom bracket, flat-mount brake hardware, and a Look LS1 27.2mm seatpost.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The complete builds centre around SRAM XPLR gravel-specific groupsets.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The SRAM XPLR build has an RRP of \u20ac6,990 and will come with a 40-tooth chainring. Fulcrum Sharq C25 wheels, Hutchinson Touareg Race 45mm tyres and Deda Superzero carbon handlebar and stem. Claimed weight is 8.3kg.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The top-tier Red XPLR build comes in at \u20ac8,990 and will come with a racier 44-tooth aero chainring. It will also feature Fulcrum Sharq C25 wheels and the same Hutchinson 45mm tyres, but will come with the Look Aero carbon stem and RS 3 handlebar. 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A dealmaker or a dealbreaker&#8217; &#8211; Canyon embraces big gravel tyres with the launch of the new Grail<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Scott goes against the racing grain with new Addict Gravel bike, reducing stiffness and adding comfort instead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Factor Elara is as racy as it gets: How does the fastest gravel bike in the wind tunnel perform in the real world?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Van Rysel RCR-G review: A race ready gravel bike that flourishes at speed and on smooth gravel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Gravel Bikes<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Factor Elara is as racy as it gets: How does the fastest gravel bike in the wind tunnel perform in the real world?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A dealmaker or a dealbreaker&#8217; &#8211; Canyon embraces big gravel tyres with the launch of the new Grail<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bvRceYkWm4D4xqpQtucbM5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bvRceYkWm4D4xqpQtucbM5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bvRceYkWm4D4xqpQtucbM5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bvRceYkWm4D4xqpQtucbM5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bvRceYkWm4D4xqpQtucbM5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Fastest frame, fastest wheels, and a potential 22-watt upgrade: The Factor Elara wind tunnel tested<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Scott goes against the racing grain with new Addict Gravel bike, reducing stiffness and adding comfort instead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Designed to deliver maximum speed&#8217; &#8211; Ridley has launched it&#8217;s latest aero gravel race machine<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j8gkNmJBeMWEcoV6AyhP9E-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j8gkNmJBeMWEcoV6AyhP9E-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j8gkNmJBeMWEcoV6AyhP9E-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j8gkNmJBeMWEcoV6AyhP9E-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j8gkNmJBeMWEcoV6AyhP9E-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A lot of gravel bikes have gone soft in the pursuit of comfort&#8217; &#8211; Factor\u2019s new Elara rails against do-it-all in search of speed<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tactics over watts? Surprise checkpoints and different route options as UCI revolutionises format for 2026 Esports World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Canyon-SRAM strengthen sprint and Classics lineup with Georgia Baker signing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">There are big discounts on a tonne of the best bike computers for Amazon Prime Day &#8211; Here are our picks so you don&#8217;t buy a dud<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pCawfm4gCDiwkCVKrshAXe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pCawfm4gCDiwkCVKrshAXe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pCawfm4gCDiwkCVKrshAXe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pCawfm4gCDiwkCVKrshAXe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pCawfm4gCDiwkCVKrshAXe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UEC defends accuracy of photo finish at European Championships in response to Giulio Ciccone questioning technology<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDGteVHGvLrPsm2QH3g8Ve-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDGteVHGvLrPsm2QH3g8Ve-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDGteVHGvLrPsm2QH3g8Ve-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDGteVHGvLrPsm2QH3g8Ve-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDGteVHGvLrPsm2QH3g8Ve-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; 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April, and we covered that launch with a first-ride impressions piece, after swinging a leg over the new machine in Italy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap 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fibre.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French brand says that the Cezal RS is &#8216;engineered specifically for riders seeking precision, reactivity and speed across medium and long distances&#8217;. Gravel racer Russell Finsterwald has played a hand in the bike&#8217;s development and rode to a top 20 Traka 360 result on a prototype of the bike earlier in the year.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Designed to deliver maximum speed&#8217; &#8211; Ridley has launched it&#8217;s latest aero gravel race machine<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Van Rysel goes big on gravel with two new launches across both race and adventure<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;A dealmaker or a dealbreaker&#8217; &#8211; Canyon embraces big gravel tyres with the launch of the new Grail<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s been a big year for racy gravel bike launches. Just recently we have covered the Factor Elara, Canyon Grail and Specialized Crux.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">You will notice the Cezal has non-dropped seatstays for a more traditional look, and Look has given it relatively normal 50mm rear and 57mm front tyre clearances.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Wc2iCkPB7EUgKpCnD4PzPk\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Wc2iCkPB7EUgKpCnD4PzPk slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On paper, the bike may not look as cutting-edge as some of its competitors, and that mismatched tyre clearance figure may disappoint some, but Look argues it has drawn on real-world riding scenarios to come up with a highly competitive gravel machine that&#8217;s the right tool for the job.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cb873980-c0ad-11f1-b4f0-e3dfc6c250e3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The top spec bike comes with Look&#8217;s own bar. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Look)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c3e77dc2-c0ab-11f1-a714-834724881840\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Look claims the Cezal RS has been built around three core pillars: Versatile performance, responsive handling, and balanced component selection. The brand also said that it will provide a &#8216;competition-ready setup for 99% of race scenarios&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Those core pillars sound sensible. We attended a pre-launch video call on the new bike, and it sounded as though creating a well-rounded bike informed by real-world race experience, not just one that would light up the comments sections, was a priority.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Scott goes against the racing grain with new Addict Gravel bike, reducing stiffness and adding comfort instead<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">The Factor Elara is as racy as it gets: How does the fastest gravel bike in the wind tunnel perform in the real world?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Van Rysel RCR-G review: A race ready gravel bike that flourishes at speed and on smooth gravel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The RS has the same geometry as the G85 Cezal, and Look says it stuck with the non-dropped seatstays and a round seatpost to improve the bike&#8217;s handling, citing the need for real-world control over deep tube shapes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1ea9a918-c0ae-11f1-aed1-95507af07480\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is the hypershift blue colourway. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Look)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-d4768172-c0ad-11f1-ad8f-e11b8601cca9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The carbon fibre used in construction has been upgraded, though; the RS has a High Modulus (HM) carbon fibre layup, which saves a healthy 200 grams off the frame weight compared to the standard G85 Cezal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Claimed weight for the medium frame is 1000 grams for the frame with hardware.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This HM layup provides a very stiff headtube, which Look says is stiffer than its Blade RS3 road bike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The upgraded layup is said to boost bottom bracket stiffness by 19% and headtube stiffness by 20%.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The brand claims the rear seatstays &#8216;filter 15% of vibrations&#8217;, but there&#8217;s no further context on that number.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tyre clearance is 57mm up front and 50mm at the rear. It can also be run with a double chainset setup with 45mm clearance. Looks says it wanted to retain shorter chainstays and a snappier ride quality over a bigger rear clearance number. A front suspension fork can also be fitted for more technical terrain.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e84ee3ca-c0a7-11f1-be63-edf5cd1fbe37\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The top tier bikes comes with a big 44 tooth aero chainring for off road speed. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Look)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-ee332018-c0a6-11f1-a409-e14da902d5fe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The G85 Cezal RS will be available as a frameset and in two full build options. <\/p>\n<p>The frameset will retail at \u20ac3,290 and include a Token T47 bottom bracket, flat-mount brake hardware, and a Look LS1 27.2mm seatpost.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The complete builds centre around SRAM XPLR gravel-specific groupsets.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The SRAM XPLR build has an RRP of \u20ac6,990 and will come with a 40-tooth chainring. Fulcrum Sharq C25 wheels, Hutchinson Touareg Race 45mm tyres and Deda Superzero carbon handlebar and stem. Claimed weight is 8.3kg.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The top-tier Red XPLR build comes in at \u20ac8,990 and will come with a racier 44-tooth aero chainring. It will also feature Fulcrum Sharq C25 wheels and the same Hutchinson 45mm tyres, but will come with the Look Aero carbon stem and RS 3 handlebar. 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He&#8217;s also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello, Ridley, Specialized and more, tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo, tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel, and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Designed to deliver maximum speed&#8217; &#8211; Ridley has launched it&#8217;s latest aero gravel race machine<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Van Rysel goes big on gravel with two new launches across both race and adventure<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A dealmaker or a dealbreaker&#8217; &#8211; Canyon embraces big gravel tyres with the launch of the new Grail<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Scott goes against the racing grain with new Addict Gravel bike, reducing stiffness and adding comfort instead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Factor Elara is as racy as it gets: How does the fastest gravel bike in the wind tunnel perform in the real world?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Van Rysel RCR-G review: A race ready gravel bike that flourishes at speed and on smooth gravel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Gravel Bikes<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Factor Elara is as racy as it gets: How does the fastest gravel bike in the wind tunnel perform in the real world?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A dealmaker or a dealbreaker&#8217; &#8211; Canyon embraces big gravel tyres with the launch of the new Grail<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bvRceYkWm4D4xqpQtucbM5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bvRceYkWm4D4xqpQtucbM5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bvRceYkWm4D4xqpQtucbM5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bvRceYkWm4D4xqpQtucbM5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bvRceYkWm4D4xqpQtucbM5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Fastest frame, fastest wheels, and a potential 22-watt upgrade: The Factor Elara wind tunnel tested<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Scott goes against the racing grain with new Addict Gravel bike, reducing stiffness and adding comfort instead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Designed to deliver maximum speed&#8217; &#8211; Ridley has launched it&#8217;s latest aero gravel race machine<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j8gkNmJBeMWEcoV6AyhP9E-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j8gkNmJBeMWEcoV6AyhP9E-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j8gkNmJBeMWEcoV6AyhP9E-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j8gkNmJBeMWEcoV6AyhP9E-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j8gkNmJBeMWEcoV6AyhP9E-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A lot of gravel bikes have gone soft in the pursuit of comfort&#8217; &#8211; Factor\u2019s new Elara rails against do-it-all in search of speed<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-19b1010e-c0a9-11f1-97b0-b1343c7636f6\">Look has launched a G85 Cezal RS gravel race bike today, building on the G85 Cezal foundation it built earlier in the year.<\/p>\n<p>It feels like new race-oriented gravel bikes are being released pretty much constantly, and the requirements for a competitive gravel race bike seem to get more specific and purposeful with every passing season.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-19b1010e-c0a9-11f1-97b0-b1343c7636f6-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Look launched its G85 Cezal all-rounder back in April, and we covered that launch with a first-ride impressions piece, after swinging a leg over the new machine in Italy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Fast forward to now, and Look has given the Cezal a race tune and &#8216;RS&#8217; model update with some boosted clearances and High Modulus carbon fibre.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French brand says that the Cezal RS is &#8216;engineered specifically for riders seeking precision, reactivity and speed across medium and long distances&#8217;. Gravel racer Russell Finsterwald has played a hand in the bike&#8217;s development and rode to a top 20 Traka 360 result on a prototype of the bike earlier in the year.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EWeM2D8ptLzxQMHxpSRCqD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Designed to deliver maximum speed&#8217; &#8211; Ridley has launched it&#8217;s latest aero gravel race machine<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4w9VAB8zB7H383TeW67tvS-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Van Rysel goes big on gravel with two new launches across both race and adventure<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AwJ5Kyfx5GVQUBUjdiq3JW-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;A dealmaker or a dealbreaker&#8217; &#8211; Canyon embraces big gravel tyres with the launch of the new Grail<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s been a big year for racy gravel bike launches. Just recently we have covered the Factor Elara, Canyon Grail and Specialized Crux.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">You will notice the Cezal has non-dropped seatstays for a more traditional look, and Look has given it relatively normal 50mm rear and 57mm front tyre clearances.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Wc2iCkPB7EUgKpCnD4PzPk\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Wc2iCkPB7EUgKpCnD4PzPk slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On paper, the bike may not look as cutting-edge as some of its competitors, and that mismatched tyre clearance figure may disappoint some, but Look argues it has drawn on real-world riding scenarios to come up with a highly competitive gravel machine that&#8217;s the right tool for the job.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cb873980-c0ad-11f1-b4f0-e3dfc6c250e3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JU6UxqEotfyWRvTV22AtNc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The top spec bike comes with Look&#8217;s own bar. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Look)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c3e77dc2-c0ab-11f1-a714-834724881840\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Look claims the Cezal RS has been built around three core pillars: Versatile performance, responsive handling, and balanced component selection. The brand also said that it will provide a &#8216;competition-ready setup for 99% of race scenarios&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Those core pillars sound sensible. We attended a pre-launch video call on the new bike, and it sounded as though creating a well-rounded bike informed by real-world race experience, not just one that would light up the comments sections, was a priority.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JePyP72fiZCeiYuabfC346-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Scott goes against the racing grain with new Addict Gravel bike, reducing stiffness and adding comfort instead<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cw3wCTqwv4Gz6okje35PQE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">The Factor Elara is as racy as it gets: How does the fastest gravel bike in the wind tunnel perform in the real world?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TvYpj7PihoyksjVUH6f5FY-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Van Rysel RCR-G review: A race ready gravel bike that flourishes at speed and on smooth gravel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The RS has the same geometry as the G85 Cezal, and Look says it stuck with the non-dropped seatstays and a round seatpost to improve the bike&#8217;s handling, citing the need for real-world control over deep tube shapes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1ea9a918-c0ae-11f1-aed1-95507af07480\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zN64JWCcrVU4HmmZ8zEn45-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is the hypershift blue colourway. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Look)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-d4768172-c0ad-11f1-ad8f-e11b8601cca9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The carbon fibre used in construction has been upgraded, though; the RS has a High Modulus (HM) carbon fibre layup, which saves a healthy 200 grams off the frame weight compared to the standard G85 Cezal.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Claimed weight for the medium frame is 1000 grams for the frame with hardware.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This HM layup provides a very stiff headtube, which Look says is stiffer than its Blade RS3 road bike.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The upgraded layup is said to boost bottom bracket stiffness by 19% and headtube stiffness by 20%.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The brand claims the rear seatstays &#8216;filter 15% of vibrations&#8217;, but there&#8217;s no further context on that number.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tyre clearance is 57mm up front and 50mm at the rear. It can also be run with a double chainset setup with 45mm clearance. Looks says it wanted to retain shorter chainstays and a snappier ride quality over a bigger rear clearance number. A front suspension fork can also be fitted for more technical terrain.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e84ee3ca-c0a7-11f1-be63-edf5cd1fbe37\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5ehJtNWaDDxw9eqQFJb6h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The top tier bikes comes with a big 44 tooth aero chainring for off road speed. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Look)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-ee332018-c0a6-11f1-a409-e14da902d5fe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The G85 Cezal RS will be available as a frameset and in two full build options. <\/p>\n<p>The frameset will retail at \u20ac3,290 and include a Token T47 bottom bracket, flat-mount brake hardware, and a Look LS1 27.2mm seatpost.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The complete builds centre around SRAM XPLR gravel-specific groupsets.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The SRAM XPLR build has an RRP of \u20ac6,990 and will come with a 40-tooth chainring. 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