Look KG 292 "Jalabert style"

[Obi-Juan]

Hello everyone. I want to introduce myself in the forum and although I thought about putting an MTB first that I am finishing now, the truth is that the road bike has always been my passion since the '80s and cycling was my life for many years
In February I made some final modifications to my beloved Look KG 292, which has been with me for some years now and has undergone several updates. It is the road bike that I use the most. Well, if one day I get a TVT 92 or a good Reynolds 753 I won't use it as much anymore (the TVT brings back a lot of memories for me and the 753 when I was young I couldn't use it but now I'm sure it wouldn't give me problems anymore, haha)

 

[Obi-Juan]

The MK1 version was the Look frame with Dura Ace 7700, right STI and left 7402 brake and shift lever, the style used by several riders on the O.N.C.E team.
I also ran with that configuration and I liked it a lot, that's why I continue using it
With the 2nd generation Campagnolo Record ergopower and later (the first aluminum ones were very heavy and crude) that configuration was better because you could disassemble the left lever leaving it very light (about 114/120 gr. I seem to remember) and ergonomically it was the same lever than the right.
Campagnolo Bora wheels, Look titanium stem by THT and 3ttt Prima 220 handlebars to complete the bike
The seat post is a PMP titanium and a Gipiemme Pluma saddle with a titanium chassis to finish it off.

 

[Obi-Juan]

In the MK2 version I put a Mavic Helium, more in line with the O.N.C.E. bicycle.
Also, those Bora were the first to come out and it took a long time for Campagnolo to provide a cassette compatible with Shimano. Those wheels had Campagnolo 9 speeds and the truth is the changes were only "acceptable". They also didn't look very pretty in such a "thin" frame, at least for my taste.
The carbon aluminum Pro fork stayed for a while until I finally got a Look HSC 1
The Ritchey Logic 1" headset with needle bearings stays on because Shimano didn't have A-head headsets and the teams put in what they could. It's a good, lightweight option.
The Look PP 296 pedals were changed at the end, as I am more comfortable with Time. They look pretty in the photo but not for my use of the bicycle.
Finally the saddle did not suit my tastes and I changed it for a carbon one.

 

[Obi-Juan]

The group has small modifications:
The derailleur has an aluminum screw to protect the frame, since the derailleur hanger is NOT replaceable. Also titanium screw for the cable.
The connecting rods have the M15 titanium screws for the Octalink; brakes aluminum and titanium screws and etc.
The seat post was anodized blue and I had to remove the color

 

[Obi-Juan]

In the last update, MK3, although the frame is from '99 I have decided to put a Look HSC 3 fork from the year 2000, because the 1" titanium frame with that "thin" fork was too flexible. I also like how it looks .
Also use Cinelli and Selle San Marco as they were the components that the O.N.C.E used
A Cinelli Grammo stem + a Solida sub 200 handlebar (not anatomical, like Jalabert used to have them. I like it)
The saddle is a problem: I never liked the Rolls and now it's hard for me to wear those "big" saddles. The option has been a San Marco Superleggera. It fits me quite well and I keep the San Marco brand.
The Cinelli The Wave handlebar tape now in black in conjunction with Schwalbe Durano S 700 x 23 tires in black. I like them a lot because in combination with the Mavic Helium they remind me of the Clement Solo tubulars that the O.N.C.E used. (I took them too and they were great)
The cassette is a Dura Ace 12/25 with 53/39 chainrings. I also have a 12/27 for special days.
The Elite Ciussi stainless steel bottle cage is too delicate to use daily, I have changed it for a Minoura Dura Cage, also from the time.
And this is my current bike:

 

[gridno27]

mine in Alex Zülle style with LDS Pro fork of a former LOOK LDS KG 171- ONCE always used down tube shifter for front derailleur and ordinary brake level

 

[Obi-Juan]

It is very pretty with yellow finishes.
I see that you also use the Look by THT titanium stem and the Look Ti seatpost. They are good details
The tubular wheels are another great detail, although I barely use them anymore. I have them in my beloved Koga Miyata Full Pro from '83 that I hope to present to you shortly and in a Macario Reynolds 531 project from the late 70s that I have just started.
I have a beautiful LDS and a Cinelli Grammo, but it was 26.0 and at that time I used 3ttt handlebars...it is not a good combination technically speaking, it is problematic and I decided to put an a-head fork with the Look by THT stem.
Then I was able to put on the HSC 1 and finally the HSC 3 with Cinelli Grammo a-head and the sub 200 handlebar that I got from NOS in January
I think it will last a long time

 

[Obi-Juan]

I forgot to mention that I really liked the O.N.C.E decal detail. I think I'm going to add it to my bike.

 

[Obi-Juan]

I always really liked the Look brand. I still have their catalogs from '91 to 2000.
And I have some curious things like 2 bags to store wheels from '91 or a small collection of MTB pedals from the MP90 to the SL3 through the S2
On the road I also have several pedals but they have "quite a few km". I don't think it's worth restoring them because it's easier to get them new or in better condition since so many were made.
Today I received one of my greatest wishes: A quad butted tube frame. At last!!!

 

[naturnah]

The MK1 version was the Look frame with Dura Ace 7700, right STI and left 7402 brake and shift lever, the style used by several riders on the O.N.C.E team.
I also ran with that configuration and I liked it a lot, that's why I continue using it
With the 2nd generation Campagnolo Record ergopower and later (the first aluminum ones were very heavy and crude) that configuration was better because you could disassemble the left lever leaving it very light (about 114/120 gr. I seem to remember) and ergonomically it was the same lever than the right.
Campagnolo Bora wheels, Look titanium stem by THT and 3ttt Prima 220 handlebars to complete the bike
The seat post is a PMP titanium and a Gipiemme Pluma saddle with a titanium chassis to finish it off.

Hi, would you sell the Bora wheels? Thanks and kind regards