Description:
LOOK G85 Cezal RS Force XPLR
The LOOK G85 Cezal RS FORCE XPLR / Fulcrum SHARQ C25 42mm is the smart race build in the G85 Cezal RS family: same RS gravel-race chassis, same SHARQ carbon wheels, same 45mm race tire concept, and the same fast geometry, but with a more attainable SRAM Force XPLR package in Blue Hypershift w/Black.
The RS platform without the RED price tag
The Force XPLR build is the one to recommend when a rider wants the G85 Cezal RS frame and wheel package first, then evaluates the drivetrain second. It is still a true gravel race bike: a lighter RS frame, sharper stiffness targets, 3D Wave System compliance, 57mm front / 50mm rear tire clearance, and Fulcrum SHARQ C25 wheels.
The positioning is simple: RED is the halo build, Force is the high-value race build. This bike keeps the most important parts of the G85 Cezal RS story while using SRAM Force XPLR and a Deda carbon cockpit to lower the final price.
Same RS frame concept
Race-focused carbon chassis, 425mm chainstays, 3D Wave System, suspension-ready design, and 57/50mm tire clearance.
Same SHARQ wheel story
Fulcrum SHARQ C25 42mm carbon wheels keep the Force build race-ready without an immediate wheel upgrade.
Better price-to-platform
Force XPLR makes the RS platform more reachable while staying wireless, modern, and fast.
G85 Cezal RS vs standard G85 Cezal
The standard G85 Cezal is the more versatile gravel platform, especially for riders who care about broad setup flexibility and adventure-oriented features. The G85 Cezal RS is the race-tuned evolution: lighter, stiffer in key areas, more focused on position, and built around preserving speed over race distance.
| Comparison point | G85 Cezal RS Force XPLR | Standard G85 Cezal | Buyer takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Gravel race bike for fast gravel, mixed-surface racing, and all-road race pace. | Fast versatile gravel bike for mixed terrain, long rides, storage, and broad gravel use. | Choose RS for racing; choose standard G85 for all-around gravel versatility. |
| Frame positioning | RS carbon race chassis with 1,000g painted frame claim in size M. | Carbon G85 platform built around speed, comfort, and everyday adaptability. | RS is the sharper performance platform. |
| Stiffness | LOOK claims +20% stiffness in key areas compared to the G85 Cezal. | More balanced around comfort and versatility. | RS rewards hard accelerations and race pace. |
| Tire clearance | 57mm front / 50mm rear. | Up to 50mm depending on setup, with lower clearance for double-chainring configurations. | RS adds more front-end clearance while keeping race handling. |
| Comfort system | 3D Wave System designed to filter vibration and reduce pedaling interruptions. | Comfort-focused carbon design with more adventure orientation. | RS comfort is built around going faster for longer. |
| Storage/adventure priority | Race page focuses on speed, stiffness, tire clearance, and rider position. | Standard G85 emphasizes broader gravel utility and adventure features. | G85 is more adventure/tool oriented; RS is more competition oriented. |
| Fit/geometry | XS-XL geometry listed with the same core sizing structure as the G85. | Same stack/reach structure across XS-XL. | The main difference is layup, stiffness, weight, and spec, not radical fit changes. |
Force XPLR vs RED XPLR: full G85 Cezal RS build comparison
Both complete bikes use the same G85 Cezal RS race platform. The RED XPLR version is the flagship halo build. The Force XPLR version is the value-performance build: same RS chassis, same SHARQ C25 42mm wheelset, same 45mm Hutchinson race tires, but with SRAM Force XPLR and Deda cockpit components.
| Spec / decision point | Force XPLR / Fulcrum SHARQ C25 | RED XPLR / Fulcrum SHARQ C25 | What it means for the buyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range position | Value-performance RS complete build. | Flagship RS complete build. | Force is the smarter buy for price-to-platform; RED is the top-spec choice. |
| Dealer MSRP | $8,900 | $11,200 | Force saves $2,300 versus the RED build based on dealer MSRP data. |
| Claimed complete-bike weight | 8.3 kg, size M. | 7.90 kg, size M. | RED saves about 400g; Force keeps the same RS frame/wheel architecture. |
| Frame platform | G85 Cezal RS carbon gravel race frame. | G85 Cezal RS carbon gravel race frame. | Core frame performance story is shared. |
| Frame claim | 1,000g painted frame claim, size M. | 1,000g painted frame claim, size M. | Both builds benefit from the lighter RS layup. |
| Stiffness claim | +20% stiffness in key areas versus the standard G85 Cezal. | +20% stiffness in key areas versus the standard G85 Cezal. | Same RS stiffness positioning. |
| Drivetrain | SRAM Force XPLR 13-speed wireless. | SRAM RED XPLR AXS. | RED is lighter and more premium; Force is still race-ready and wireless. |
| Crankset | SRAM Force XPLR, 40T. | SRAM RED XPLR Aero 44T. | RED is faster-geared and visually more premium; Force offers a practical gravel race setup. |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1371 E1 XPLR 10-46. | SRAM XG-1391 10-46. | Both use wide 10-46 gravel gearing; RED gets the higher-tier cassette. |
| Shifters | SRAM Force. | SRAM RED AXS. | RED gets SRAM's top controls. |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR 13. | SRAM RED XPLR. | Both are modern wireless XPLR systems. |
| Handlebar | Deda Elementi SuperZero Gravel Carbon. | LOOK Aero Carbon RS3. | Force still gets a premium carbon gravel bar; RED gets the LOOK halo cockpit. |
| Stem | Deda Elementi Superbox V2 with internal routing. | LOOK Aero Carbon Stem. | RED keeps the cockpit fully LOOK-branded; Force uses high-end Deda integration. |
| Wheels | Fulcrum SHARQ C25 42mm. | Fulcrum SHARQ C25 42mm. | No wheel downgrade on the Force build. |
| Tires | Hutchinson Touareg Race 45mm Grid Skin. | Hutchinson Touareg Race 45mm Grid Skin. | Same race-ready tire package. |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Off Road. | Selle Italia SLR Off Road. | Same saddle spec across builds. |
| Best buyer | Rider who wants the RS race frame and SHARQ wheels with a lower price than RED. | Rider who wants the lightest, most premium, fully LOOK-cockpit version. | Force is the rational race buy; RED is the halo buy. |
Bottom line: choose Force XPLR if the RS frame, SHARQ wheels, 45mm tires, and gravel-race geometry are the important parts. Choose RED XPLR if every gram, the 44T aero crank, and the LOOK Aero Carbon RS3 cockpit matter enough to justify the higher price.
Why this Force build makes sense
The Force XPLR model is not the lesser G85 Cezal RS; it is the more accessible way to get the RS platform. The most expensive pieces to upgrade later — the frame, geometry, clearance, and Fulcrum SHARQ C25 wheels — are already here. That makes this build easy to explain to performance-minded riders who want a premium race bike without automatically jumping to the RED build.
Best RS value
Same RS frame and SHARQ wheels, with lower cost than RED.
Real race spec
SRAM Force XPLR, 10-46 gearing, 45mm Touareg Race tires, and carbon cockpit components.
Upgrade friendly
A rider can upgrade drivetrain/cockpit later while keeping the same top-tier RS chassis.
3D Wave System: speed preservation over rough gravel
LOOK's 3D Wave System is designed to help the rear wheel stay connected to the ground and reduce pedaling interruptions over chatter. The point is not soft comfort alone. The point is maintaining speed and power when rough surfaces would normally force a rider to back off.
Deda carbon cockpit, full integration, and race position
The Force XPLR build uses a Deda Elementi SuperZero Gravel Carbon handlebar and Deda Superbox V2 stem with internal routing. That gives the bike a premium, clean, integrated cockpit without moving the build into the cost of the RED model's LOOK Aero Carbon RS3 cockpit.
Technical specifications
| Model | LOOK G85 Cezal RS FORCE XPLR / Fulcrum SHARQ C25 42mm |
| Color | Blue Hypershift w/Black |
| MSRP | $8,900 |
| Frame | LOOK G85 Cezal RS carbon gravel race frame, painted frame claim 1,000g in size M |
| Tire Clearance | 57mm front / 50mm rear |
| Technology | 3D Wave System, RS race layup, suspension-ready up to 60mm travel |
| Handlebar | Deda Elementi SuperZero Gravel Carbon |
| Stem | Deda Elementi Superbox V2 - internal routing |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Off Road |
| Wheels | Fulcrum SHARQ C25 42mm |
| Tires | Hutchinson Touareg Race 45mm Grid Skin |
| Crankset | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1371 E1 XPLR 10-46 |
| Shifters | SRAM Force |
| Derailleurs | SRAM Force XPLR 13 |
| Claimed Weight | 8.3 kg, size M |
| Handlebar Width | XS-S: 400mm; M-L: 420mm; XL: 440mm |
| Stem Length | XS-S: 80mm; M: 90mm; L: 110mm; XL: 120mm |
| Crank Length | XS-S: 165mm; M-L: 170mm; XL: 175mm |
Specifications are subject to change.
Geometry
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 547 | 566 | 590 | 614 | 638 |
| Reach | 360 | 370 | 380 | 390 | 400 |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5° | 69.5° | 70° | 70° | 70.5° |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Seat Tube | 470 | 490 | 510 | 530 | 550 |
| Horizontal Top Tube | 511.6 | 527.1 | 544 | 560.9 | 577.8 |
| Front Center | 592.5 | 611.3 | 625.5 | 644.1 | 653.8 |
| Trail | 81.2 | 81.2 | 77.8 | 77.8 | 74.4 |
| Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 46 |
| Chainstay | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Head Tube | 82.5 | 102.8 | 128.8 | 154.4 | 180.2 |
| Fork Length | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 |
| HAV | 76 | 76 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 71 |
| Standover | 761.2 | 781.8 | 805.2 | 825.8 | 849.1 |
Final recommendation
The LOOK G85 Cezal RS FORCE XPLR / Fulcrum SHARQ C25 42mm is the G85 Cezal RS to buy when the frame platform and wheel package matter more than owning the most expensive drivetrain. It gives riders the RS geometry, claimed 1,000g frame platform, 3D Wave System, Fulcrum SHARQ C25 42mm wheels, 45mm Hutchinson race tires, and SRAM Force XPLR wireless shifting at a lower price than the RED build.
Choose the RED XPLR build for the lowest claimed complete-bike weight, SRAM RED, 44T aero crank, and LOOK Aero Carbon RS3 cockpit. Choose this Force XPLR build when the goal is the smartest complete G85 Cezal RS race bike for the money.
What is the difference between Force and RED on the G85 Cezal RS?
Force uses SRAM Force XPLR with a Deda carbon cockpit and claimed 8.3 kg weight. RED uses SRAM RED XPLR, LOOK Aero Carbon RS3 cockpit, 44T aero crank, and a 7.90 kg claimed weight.
Does the Force build get the same frame as RED?
Yes. Both complete bikes use the G85 Cezal RS carbon race platform and listed XS-XL geometry.
Does the Force build use the same wheels?
Yes. Both the Force and RED complete builds use Fulcrum SHARQ C25 42mm wheels.
What is the claimed weight?
LOOK lists the Force XPLR build at 8.3 kg in size M.
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