Submitted by
tgvince69
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix, AZ
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2011
Strengths: Bullet proof! Super traction and you can run ultra low PSI. Ive had this on my Titius FTM for 2 riding seasons and am just now experiencing abit of slip as the tire is about 3/4 worn. I ride in nasty rocky sections that typically tear knobbies off everytime you ride...not the GEAX!
Weaknesses: Little heavy if your a racer...im far from a weight weenie...i want to make it home not worry about a flat.
Bottom Line:
If you want a tough tire that holds up to the nasty rocks in AZ or the SW this is a great tire!
Strengths: The Geax Lobo Loco 2.3 UST was easy to seat and has proven to be an exceptional tire. I have ridden this tire on variable Colorado and Washington terrain and found it handles well on hardpack, loose, slick rock, tacky, and fairly well in muddy or sloppy conditions.
Although it is labeled as a freeride tire, I ride it as a cross country and all mountain tire and it performs exceptional well. At speed, it gives a fairly low rolling resistance feel (I think the Kenda Nevegals are a bit faster) and carries speed well.
Links up and hooks well on sweeping turns or tighter switchbacks, particularly on hardpack or tacky trails. Has a smooth transition and comfortable feel as the bike tips further and further, continually holding if you are pressuring it.
Weaknesses: They seem just a bit flat on the center-line (where the "X" pattern hits the trail), so a tad choppy in the first part of tipping into a turn, super minute though. Certainly not a tragic flaw. Perform so-so in sandy and soft dry turns...such is life.
Geax does not make this in a 29er version that I am aware of.
Additionally, a FYI piece, not a weakness, I did not get the traditional pop or snap when seating these, ended up blowing one of them off the rim by accident.
Bottom Line:
Great tire; links-up well in variable conditions and has proven to be durable and performance oriented. Buy em', love em', roll em' if ya got em'.
Similar Products Used: Kenda Nevegal, Geax Saguaro, Maxxis Ignitor, etc.
Bike Setup: Ellsworth Epiphany, Mavic Crossmax SLR's, King headset, Thomson post, Avid Juicy Ultimate brakes, FSA K-Force carbon bar and crank, Fox RP23, Fox F120, Ritchey WCS 4-axis stem, Selle San Marco Aspide racing team saddle, Woodman Ti seat post collar, Crank Brothers Ti pedals, Stans, and one sweet alligator horn.
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Submitted by
dulyebr
a Weekend Warrior
from Pacific Palisades
Date Reviewed: May 2, 2008
Strengths: 2.3 TnT version: price, Tube-no-Tube technology, grip, weight, low roll resistance, durable, good volume, great tread design.
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
Please support Tube no Tube (TnT).
I think this version of tubeless is absolutely brilliant! I use Stan's with my UST tires anyway, so the fact that TnT saves 100g per tire is awesome. And, I really feel the reduced weight when climbing. It's actually made climbing fun again.
Normally mountain bike parts are about compromise, but with these tires it feels like having your cake and eating it too. Outstanding product!
Hi,
I'm thinking about using the tubeless ust geax lobo loco on my xc bikes,with the combination of 2.1" on the rear and 2.3" on the front.
My style is: flat parks roads,off ro Read More »
Been trying out some new tires on the Motolite lately.
First tried out the 2.3 Lobo Loco on a trip to Gooseberry/Oregon/Moab/ and back to AZ.
I really like this tire. It seal Read More »
Been trying out some new tires on the Motolite lately.
First tried out the 2.3 Lobo Loco on a trip to Gooseberry/Oregon/Moab/ and back to AZ.
I really like this tire. It seal Read More »
Here is a picture of a Lobo Loco I have been running on the front of my Motolite. It was installed on a Mavic Crossride wheelset, ghetto tubeless and ran with 25-29psi.
So far Read More »
As the title say's what tire would be best to compliment a Lobo loco ust. Up until today I'd never gave geax tires a thought but the lobo loco looks very good on paper.
So I tho Read More »
