I am looking for another rim brake frame "just in case" - ideally something "modernish"... The look 585 came out about the same time as my pinarello Paris carbon (mid 00s) and I think I almost got the look instead at the time. It's a little older than I was thinking of but I have found a couple of decent 585's for sale at reasonable prices, just wondering if anyone has ridden one and what you think?
Look 585 - anyone had or got one?
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They use the look headfirst which is awesome but you can use a standard headset too but I forget the sizes but it’s tapered. They are an absolutely fabulous ride. Did LEJOG on a 586 (not this one as it’s NOS) and is so comfortable. Sone criticize tge rear end bit stiff enough but I can’t say ove noticed any discernible different to a 595 which I’d regarded as stiff. Look frames are superb quality with very good paint.
bikeworkshop
Senior Retro Guru
Older Look carbon frames do indeed "look" brilliant!
Well made, reliable, stylish - and I can't imagine there's not a solution to any unusual headset fitting.
I've chopped away a broken s-works fork to free up the built-in size- specific lower bearing mount (the actual fork was discontinued) then bonded this onto a standard 1 1/8 fork. Still perfect 5 years later.
Araldite (or similar) is basically the same stuff as most of the frame is bonded up with, meaning that carbon frames can be modified in the kitchen! (By a competent person and at their own risk obvs
)
But you can probably just buy the bearings - not many cycle manufacturers make a custom bearing just for a few thousand frames.
Well made, reliable, stylish - and I can't imagine there's not a solution to any unusual headset fitting.
I've chopped away a broken s-works fork to free up the built-in size- specific lower bearing mount (the actual fork was discontinued) then bonded this onto a standard 1 1/8 fork. Still perfect 5 years later.
Araldite (or similar) is basically the same stuff as most of the frame is bonded up with, meaning that carbon frames can be modified in the kitchen! (By a competent person and at their own risk obvs
)But you can probably just buy the bearings - not many cycle manufacturers make a custom bearing just for a few thousand frames.
Not necessary as it’s a fairly standard tapered headset. 1 1/4 on the bottom bearing 1 1/8 on the top. Just buy a threadless hidden set with those sizes and it’s fine. Deda do one.Older Look carbon frames do indeed "look" brilliant!
Well made, reliable, stylish - and I can't imagine there's not a solution to any unusual headset fitting.
I've chopped away a broken s-works fork to free up the built-in size- specific lower bearing mount (the actual fork was discontinued) then bonded this onto a standard 1 1/8 fork. Still perfect 5 years later.
Araldite (or similar) is basically the same stuff as most of the frame is bonded up with, meaning that carbon frames can be modified in the kitchen! (By a competent person and at their own risk obvs
But you can probably just buy the bearings - not many cycle manufacturers make a custom bearing just for a few thousand frames.
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br0qn
Retro Guru
585 is lugged vs the 586 monocoque ... not sure what else differs.
seems to be a cult following for these and i'd love to have one. i was actively hunting a small for a while before landing another lugged carbon frameset which is my current project.
re the headset - i saw this linked in another forum for a gut that obtained a 585 with a missing headset and that got him going.
