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Look 566 Origin

  • The Look 566 Origin retails for US$2,699.

    The Look 566 Origin retails for US$2,699.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger

  • Look uses a wishbone seat stay on most of its road models.

    Look uses a wishbone seat stay on most of its road models.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger

  • The shallow drop of the FSA CarbonPro 305 compact handlebars were welcome over most terrain.

    The shallow drop of the FSA CarbonPro 305 compact handlebars were welcome over most terrain.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger

  • The San Marco Ponza saddle felt comfortable, but time will tell if it feels good over time.

    The San Marco Ponza saddle felt comfortable, but time will tell if it feels good over time.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger

  • SRAM's Rivel gruppo shifts crisply and is easy to adapt to for Shimano or Campy users.

    SRAM's Rivel gruppo shifts crisply and is easy to adapt to for Shimano or Campy users.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger

  • A longer headtube means a higher handlebar position, which equates to less strain on the neck, shoulders and wrists.

    A longer headtube means a higher handlebar position, which equates to less strain on the neck, shoulders and wrists.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger

  • Fulcrum wheels are a nice addition, but standard 28- or 32-spoked wheels might be more reliable over the long haul.

    Fulcrum wheels are a nice addition, but standard 28- or 32-spoked wheels might be more reliable over the long haul.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger

  • Look has been in the carbon fork business for three decades now.

    Look has been in the carbon fork business for three decades now.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger

  • The SRAM Rival 10-speed gruppo performs like its higher-brow siblings.

    The SRAM Rival 10-speed gruppo performs like its higher-brow siblings.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger

  • Look tapers the down tube/bottom bracket junction for stiffness.

    Look tapers the down tube/bottom bracket junction for stiffness.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger

  • FSA carbon bars, just the right amount of reach, feel and drop for long mileage.

    FSA carbon bars, just the right amount of reach, feel and drop for long mileage.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger

  • Squared and twisted chainstays stiffen the ride and soften the bumps.

    Squared and twisted chainstays stiffen the ride and soften the bumps.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger

  • The 2009 Look 566 Origin carbon sportive.

    The 2009 Look 566 Origin carbon sportive.

    Photo credit © Gary Boulanger