GT STS Lobo : retromodern built, full carbon components..

[Mofofo]

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That is a funky looking lobo :!:

How much does it weight :?:

Tooooo much !

Around 20 Kg ! :shock:

Tag wheels are 2.5Kg each, and DH tyres are heavy too..

But it go down offroad like on a railroad !

 

[Mofofo]

Re: GT STS Lobo 99 : retromodern built, full carbon components..

My diy chainguard/bashguard is now finished :

 

[Noisia]

Re: GT STS Lobo 99 : retromodern built, full carbon components..

Why didn't you opted for a modern DH bike? Not that GT Lobo isn't a remarkable frame but i'm curious to know why you didn't chose your build around a modern geometry instead..?

 

[Mofofo]

Re: GT STS Lobo 99 : retromodern built, full carbon components..

I am in love with thermoplastic frames !

 

[Noisia]

Re: GT STS Lobo 99 : retromodern built, full carbon components..

I am in love with thermoplastic frames !

Could you give us more insight about what's so magic about Thermoplastic material?

 

[Mofofo]

Re: GT STS Lobo 99 : retromodern built, full carbon components..

It's not rationnal : I felt in love when I saw the early LTS thermo in 95-96, I was a teen with no money, and now it's a dream to have 3 of these at home.

These are not best bikes ever, modern ones are soooo far better, but nevermind : I am not a great biker too, so I don't want more..

 

[Mofofo]

Re: GT STS Lobo 99 : retromodern built, full carbon components..

For this season, I updated a little more my Lobo :

- RaceFace Diabolus aheadset
- RaceFace XY seatpost
- SDG BigBoy saddle
- True carbon fork protect
- Hope Skewers
- Hope integrated stem, welded on reinforced and polished new crowns :

Next steps would be the last : reinforced chainstay, lighter tyres, and Hope silver 4 piston brakes..

To be continued...

 

[MynameisCasper]

Looking ace!

 

[Mofofo]

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My contribution for BOTM of August :

My Lobo is not a garage queen :


[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymmO5pEYP4E&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

 

[BobCatMax]

I love this bike