Depends what you are looking for. Look is somewhat heavier and slower. This model is top of the range and the quality and longevity of their frames are exceptional. Look customer support and parts availability is awful. On the other hand, SL7 is fantastic frameset. It is not S-Works, but it is amazing anyway. I assume this is the frameset made by Fact10r carbon, and It is a little bit lighter than the SL7 models made after 2024 made by 9r carbon fiber. I would check compression ring and compression plug on SL7. There was recall for I believe 2021-22 models, and new compression ring and compression plug had to be installed if your model is affected. The new compresion ring should be gray and compression plug should be much longer than usual. There is a lot of yt videos explaining this issue. I can’t say what year is the exact model.
I prefer Shimano Dura Ace (the best and latest by Shimano) on Look, over SRAM Force if I am not wrong.
Both of them have hookless wheels, and rumors says they will be ban by UCI soon. The most brands already use mini hooks. Even If you have no plans to participate any UCI events I would stay away from hookless wheels. If I have to choose I would go with Zipp.
I like Look integrated cockpit much more than Roval handlebar.
I wouldn’t take none of this two to be honest, but If you have to make decision, Tarmac is much cheaper, and it is great bike.
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Depends what you are looking for. Look is somewhat heavier and slower. This model is top of the range and the quality and longevity of their frames are exceptional. Look customer support and parts availability is awful. On the other hand, SL7 is fantastic frameset. It is not S-Works, but it is amazing anyway. I assume this is the frameset made by Fact10r carbon, and It is a little bit lighter than the SL7 models made after 2024 made by 9r carbon fiber. I would check compression ring and compression plug on SL7. There was recall for I believe 2021-22 models, and new compression ring and compression plug had to be installed if your model is affected. The new compresion ring should be gray and compression plug should be much longer than usual. There is a lot of yt videos explaining this issue. I can’t say what year is the exact model.
I prefer Shimano Dura Ace (the best and latest by Shimano) on Look, over SRAM Force if I am not wrong.
Both of them have hookless wheels, and rumors says they will be ban by UCI soon. The most brands already use mini hooks. Even If you have no plans to participate any UCI events I would stay away from hookless wheels. If I have to choose I would go with Zipp.
I like Look integrated cockpit much more than Roval handlebar.
I wouldn’t take none of this two to be honest, but If you have to make decision, Tarmac is much cheaper, and it is great bike.