Comments on: Interbike 2009: Indoor Report #6

By: c_g

c_g — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:42:20 +0000

as for rims following close to UST specifications – WTB is one more company to name.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:34:55 +0000

@UnitedWeRide: Geax is using a UST spec bead on all its tubeless type tires, including the UST and TNT versions. This means that a consistent fit can be expected across the range. So expect a very difficult fit on Stan’s rims with the Gato.

Good news is that Easton is using UST spec rim wells now on their Haven 29″er wheels, which should fit the Geax line fantastically well. Other choices in wheels would be Shimano’s XT 29″er wheels and Fulcrum’s 29″er line up and of course, the Cr29ssmax from Mavic. Of these the Haven will have the widest rim spec.

By: UnitedWeRide

UnitedWeRide — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:46:28 +0000

I wonder if the Gato will fit a Stans rim(without killing yourself), unlike its Sagauro TNT counterpart! And Id like some more on the Duro lineup, any tests in the future?

By: c_g

c_g — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:32:54 +0000

… my test report of the Gato was done on a 25 mm (overal width) rim –> overall a very good tire.
I have recently had a chance to ride it on a 35 mm rim and ….wow. Was transformed even more into a sure footed animal.

I promise it to be a hot contender in the year to come!!

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:27:57 +0000

@Stevo: They should be available late in the year from any LBS that deals with Bike Mine which is Geax’s U.S. distributor.