Global Synergy Sports launches the all new LOOK 795 BLADE RS in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, 10 September 2023 – Global Synergy Sports (GSS), Malaysia’s exclusive distributor of LOOK Cycle (LOOK) bicycles and components, unveiled the brand new Look 795 Blade RS to the Malaysian cycling community today.

Launched in Eurobike 2023, the new and upgraded 795 Blade RS has “UCI WorldTour DNA”,
leveraging on the brand’s decades of expertise in carbon manufacturing and high-performance design.

The 795 Blade RS features significant upgrades in the areas of carbon layup, incorporating tried and tested construction, techniques as well as technology that has been deployed by LOOK’s Olympicmedal-winning T20 track bike and its climbing specialist bike, the 785 Huez RS.

“The new LOOK 795 Blade RS combines technology from the track and the road, and is the perfect an all-rounder bike – able to climb as well as to perform at high speeds on the road,” says Max Ng, Managing Director of GSS.

“As the sole distributor of LOOK bicycles and components in Malaysia, we are proud to be able continue our rich heritage of being the country’s premiere bicycle-product distributor, and to offer this incredible ride to the Malaysian cycling community,” he adds.

With over 200 prototypes of the bicycle developed over the past three years, the 795 Blade RS was tested over the 2022 and 2023 WorldTour seasons in collaboration with the pro racers and technicians at Team Cofidis, ensuring performance at the highest level of racing. This has resulted in the newest iteration of the 795 Blade RS, bringing next level performance and long-term reliability to its customers.

Some key facts about the new 795 Blade RS:
• The 795 Blade RS frame is 300 grams lighter than the previous model.
• It is 10 per cent more aerodynamic; with the two-piece aero-integrated cockpit alone, delivering an astonishing saving of 5 watts.
• Optimised for all-round racing performance, the 795 Blade RS Frame balances increased
aerodynamics, lower weight with an additional 7 per cent in stiffness.

About the LOOK 795 Blade RS

Many years at the forefront of carbon technology have allowed LOOK to position Ultra High Modulus Carbon in specific layups and orientations. This knowhow has enabled the brand
to develop bicycles of reduced weight and increased rigidity across key points of the frames such as the seat stays, attachment points and bottle cage positioning, while delivering
optimised aerodynamics.

These developments allow the new 795 Blade RS to be 300 grams lighter, while being 10 per cent more aerodynamic and 7 per cent stiffer than the previous model.

Combining technology from the track and the road, the new LOOK 795 Blade RS is an all-rounder, able to climb and to perform at high speeds on the road.

While the geometry is race-oriented, the 795 Blade RS has been designed for easy adjustments to accommodate different rider sizes and preferences without compromising its racing performance.

LOOK’s two-piece aero cockpit has been developed for versatility and ergonomics, allowing for different stem and handlebar sizes to be interchanged and customised with ease. There are, in fact, 20 possible stem and handlebar combinations available, giving a high level of
customisation to suit individual rider needs.

LOOK 795 Blade RS’s key features:
• All-new carbon composition integrating 25 per cent Ultra High Modulus carbon
• Aero sections include seat stays, seat post, seat post clamp, top tube and forks
• Full carbon aero cockpit made up of separate stem and handlebar with full cable integration
• Weight:
– 890 grams (S-size frame) and 435 grams (S-size forks)
– 7 kg (total weight M-sized complete race-ready bike with Dura Ace, power meter pedals,
bottle cages and CORIMA MCC EVO 32 tubular wheels)

About Global Synergy Sports
As Malaysia’s premiere distributor of cycling components, bicycle frames and cycling apparel, GSS has built a strong reputation on providing the best inventory in the industry while delivering top notch customer service.

GSS has been distributing high-end bicycle-related products since 2015, representing well-known luxury brands such as Alba Optics, Campagnolo, Corima, Festka, LOOK, Mosaic, POC, Q36.5, Schmolke, Sarto and THM Carbones, among others.

For inquiries please email Max Ng at: maxng@globalsynergy.com, or visit
https://globalsynergysports.com

About LOOK Cycle
A worldwide leader in cycling innovation and craftsmanship, with unequalled in-house experience in carbon design, LOOK is an independent, historic and iconic French company. Headquartered in Nevers, Burgundy which is the cultural home of the brand, LOOK designs and develops all its bicycles in-house.

As the Inventor of the clipless pedal in 1984, the first carbon frame in 1986, LOOK has been racing and winning for 40 years. Its heritage and savoir-faire drive them to reinvent today’s bicycle for tomorrow, while inspiring future generations to engage with their passion for cycling.

Alongside elegance and craftsmanship, LOOK’s heritage continues to be defined by performance. On the road, more than 600 Grand Tour stages, 50 Jerseys, and 25 overall victories have been won by riders using LOOK pedals; while more than 100 Grand Tour stages have been won by riders using LOOK frames.

Partner to the French Cycling Federation since 1988 and technical partner to USA Cycling and its USA Track Sprint Program since 2022, LOOK runs both Team LOOK Criterium and Team LOOK Gravel, who compete in the most challenging fixie and gravel races around the world.

In mountain biking, cyclo-cross and cross country, LOOK supports a number of riders and teams. LOOK bikes and pedals are also ridden by globally-recognised and champion triathletes. In the velodrome: 17 Olympic titles and more than 60 Olympic medals; 3 Paralympic titles and 8 Paralympic medals; 3 world records, more than 90 UCI World Champion titles, and more than 230 UCI World Champion medals have been secured by LOOK riders.

For more information about LOOK’s products, visit www.lookcycle.com