Interested in comments from Look carbon owners who have newer model (KG 280/380/480 series frames and/or the older KG70/90 series bikes). Any comments on the newer generation Look's comparable ride characteristics, durability, & quality?
I have a KG 96 (circa 1991/92)and it is still rideable (and race worthy) after many miles and a few ugly crashes. It now serves mostly on the trainer and for inclement weather riding. I considered getting a KG 281/381/461 or the like but did not because among other things, I did not care for those new aluminum head tube lugs. However, I always check out Look's latest creations just in case. What I did do years ago was get a Tetra-custom with KG 281 laid-back geometry and it rides superbly.
I read in the past (velonews mag, etc.) that pro-riders stress(ed) their frames to such an extent that they would replace their aluminum lugged Looks or TVTs each season. Is this still true for the newer Looks? Is annual frame replacement a part of the team business sponsorship cycle or tradition? I know I've never come close to stressing my old Look since it appears to have held its structural integrity this long (knock on wood...) Nor do I worry too much about flex since there were times when I dropped the chain while climbing out of the saddle or watched the bb move while on the trainer. The former was apparently solved by replacing a worn out drive train and losing some weight while the latter still occurs....so what,huh?
Style-wise, I still admire KG96's lines, small diameter tubes and lugs in spite of possible delamination or catastrophic bonding failure. I wish I had taken a chance and also bought a TVT? Anyone still ride a TVT?
regards,
R
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