Submitted by
cyberg101
a Cross Country Rider
from Bridgeport, CT. USA Date Reviewed: September 14, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Indian Ledge
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Traction on muddy and loose conditions...
Weaknesses:
Little too hard for dry/hard packed ground
Similar Products Used:
Michelin, Maxxis, Bontrager, etc...
Bike Setup:
Fisher Cake2, CrossMax UST rims, Hayes HFX brakes.
Bottom Line:
Since I live in New England and most of the year it is a little wet, i decided to buy a nobby tire.
Shopping around, I came across the Gear Blare and at $17 bucks it was a no brainer...
I wasn't hoping much, but after a couple of rides I have to say, Luv these...
Great traction on wet and loose terrain. Not so great on drier days, but it is hard to go a week without rain here, so it works fine for me.
Don't know how long it will last, but the rubber seems to be of good quality...Will see!!!
Would recommend for those who ride in mostly wet.
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Submitted by
cobym2
a Cross Country Rider
from san juan, philippines Date Reviewed: June 25, 2008
Favorite Trail:
jackhammer
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
powerbikes
Strengths:
excellent traction in loose terrain. A very good mud tire.
Weaknesses:
rolling resistance and hardpack cornering - the tall knobs tend to give a slightly wobbly feel.
Similar Products Used:
a lot!
Bike Setup:
Heckler AM, Voodoo SS hardtail and a Bridgestone MB-1 rigid
Bottom Line:
I use the blade for muddy days, and muddy days only, as a rear tire. Traction is excellent for loose stuff. My buddies were spinning their tires and stalling on slick muddy uphills after a rain while I just laid down some smooth power and motored through. It vacates mud reasonably well, and being slightly narrow (2.0), gives good clearance for your chain stays. However, thick claylike mud will pack up, as it will on any tire.
On dry loose terrain, like pebbles and gravel, the blade cuts through and finds the hardpack underneath.
On hardpack, the rolling resistance is apparent, and the knobs flex a little giving a not very confident feel when cornering, but this is a special purpose tire, so I wasnt expecting it to do well on hardpack.
All in all, if you see some rain and mud, this tire is definitely an asset.
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Submitted by
Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from Tualatin, Oregon Date Reviewed: November 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:
mcdonald forest
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Corvallis Cyclery
Strengths:
Traction in wet/loose conditions
Weaknesses:
Hard to find, not exactly the fastest.
Similar Products Used:
WTB, ritchey, continental, etc..
Bike Setup:
kona dawg dee lux
Bottom Line:
Best wet weather tire I've ever ridden. I can't think of a surface this tire has done bad on but on loose mud, wet roots, wet leaves this tire shines. The best thing about it is that when it does slide (which is bound to happen in rain) it is so predictable and never just washes out suddenly. I run this tire at a low pressure and have not had excessive problems with flats. The only bad thing is that I think it is discontinued and I cannot find more. If you find a pair buy them!
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Submitted by
Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX, USA Date Reviewed: April 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Walnut Creek in Austin
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Ozone knockoff bin
Strengths:
traction esp. cornering even on loose gravel, best I've ever experienced
Weaknesses:
Hard to find; discontinued?
Similar Products Used:
I'm 44 and have been riding a bike since I was 5, so many.
Bike Setup:
Full suspension, Talas RLC fork, full XT
Bottom Line:
To me the most important attribute of tires on my mountain bike are traction, especially in corners. As long as these are mounted in the right direction (they are directional tires), they corner far better than any tires I've ever ridden on, even in loose gravel.
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Submitted by
Danger Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from oregon Date Reviewed: July 20, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$22.00
Strengths:
Anyone who is having problems in the corners with these tires, do not have them set up right.
Never, never, ever ride these tires in HARD mode. The tread pattern will always want to through you out of the turn.
Always ride in soft mode no matter what you're riding on. They will always grip up and hold any turn you take.
Bottom Line:
NEVER ride in HARD mode!!!
Always ride in SOFT!!
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Submitted by
A. Centurian
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern California Date Reviewed: April 7, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Anadale State Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar/ Closeout
Strengths:
The grip in mud, and climb very well in both dry and muddy conditions. Even with dry weather you can get out of saddle on a climb and tire still grabs. Teal Green Sides. Directionals: Can be turned around for better grip in what ever riding conditons your in.
Weaknesses:
Teal Green sides some people may not like that. The tires hate pavement and get worn fairly quickly. I don't think they corner real well at high speeds in dry conditions on hard pack. It feels likes the knobby's start to compress or "roll" in the turn:(
Similar Products Used:
Michelins, Ritchey
Bike Setup:
1997 "real" GT Agressor all XT drive train, Caramba Cranks, Manitou Sx-R shocks, Sun Rhyno rims, Precision Billet Brakes, Time Attack Pedals
Bottom Line:
They are a great tire for off road use do not use them on the street or they will wear fast. I like them alot for muddy sloppy conditions they grip well and seem to keep clean if you keep pedaling.
They don't seem to corner great at high speeds on hard pack the knobby's are soft and it feels as if they "roll" while in a turn. I have the front tire direction set for hard pack and the rear set for muddy condtions and the front still feels loose on the hard pack. A friends Panaracer Fire X pros seem to corner much better.
If you can find them cheap and you want a good mud tire then pick them up.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Snellville, Ga. Date Reviewed: April 3, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Anything ridable
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Cheap price, Sidewalls contrast with bike nicely, nice tread pattern.
Weaknesses:
A little on the heavy side, but the bike needs to go on a diet.
Similar Products Used:
My old favorite Panaracer Fire XCpro, stock Huthinson Mosqito Airlite, crappy Velociraptors, Bontrager revolts (Goood Tire), and Nokia Spiked Winter Tires.(From when I lived in Canada, Born and raised!!)
Bike Setup:
Jamar Dakar Sport. Not yet upgraded 'cause nothings broken, yet.
Bottom Line:
They are a good tire. I bought them because the Hutchinsons wore out too fast, and I was sliding through and falling on loose over hardpack corners. They were good tires for 2 weeks... I wanted a replacement tire, and these tires are highly rated. I tried them, and must agree. They are fairly fast rolling, and grip really good on hardpack, and loose sand/debris. Cornering is awesome. I can actually cut a deeper corner with more confidence and no unbalance, slipping, washing out etc. I may have found a new favorite, especially for the price. I like these tires, and so will you.
These tires are good in Georgia clay hardpack.These tires would rock in Vancouver in the dry (haven't tried in wet yet)and in the Don Valley in Toronto.
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Submitted by
Corbin
a Cross Country Rider
from Gresham, Oregon Date Reviewed: July 29, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Powell Butte
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Bobs Bicycle
Strengths:
The tire has very little rolling resistance on the pavement and handles the mud in the winter and the hard pack in the summer,
Weaknesses:
I have found none so far,
Similar Products Used:
Specialized ground controll and bontrager conections
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Mamba with a new freewheel new tires new weinmann 519 rear wheel new Kona Jacksh"oo"t pedals. An all around kick butt bike I love it
Bottom Line:
These tire kick some serious butt and are good for anyone looking for a good all mountain agressive tire for thier money.
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Submitted by
Tobbe
a Weekend Warrior
from Sweden Date Reviewed: April 28, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Cykel City (sale)
Strengths:
Excellent in wet conditions!
Weaknesses:
In dry you are better off with less pattern.
Similar Products Used:
A lot.
Bike Setup:
King Kikapu
Bottom Line:
These are my favourites for wet, winter conditions. Since they give good grip also with fairly high tire preassure, rolling resistance is lower than with a tire you have to run on low preassure to get the grip.
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Rosa CA Date Reviewed: August 30, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Annadel because its close
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
very very grippy in all conditions. never had a pinch flat w/ these and i'm 185#s
Weaknesses:
it cant take concrete very much (i know its not supposed to go on concrete) but nonetheless it is a weakness.
Bottom Line:
these tires kick ass and you will not be getting any pinch flats in these beasties. even if heavy me lands on a curb like a genius, not one pinch flat. so very grippy in the dirt and mud. gotta love em. i'm buying them until they stop selling them.
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Submitted by
cj
a Cross Country Rider
from northern california Date Reviewed: April 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
the dirt one
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Bike Peddler
Strengths:
green sides(my favorite color)not that it matters,but yeah. They seem to be named "blade" for a reason. They corner like mad dogs on the "barely even loose over hardpack" of early spring. Oh yeah baby!
Weaknesses:
Not everyone likes green
Similar Products Used:
WTB, Tioga, Bontrager Jones, Hutchinson
Bike Setup:
Lovely hardtail
Bottom Line:
I have read alot of these other reviews saying how they don't corner well or climb. If you know the first thing about high speed corners and are used to climbing with anything other than a semi slick you will love these tires. I did two fifteen milers this week on a brand new set in varied conditions, including fist sized loose rock, and bomber single track for stretches in between. If you're still skeptical then grab a pair of Sedona's. If you're ready for a serious tire that can hook up in anything than step up to the Blade. peace.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Avon Lake, ohio,YSA Date Reviewed: August 13, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
internet
Strengths:
Great feel,strong,nice tread design,good braking,sheds well,
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
specialized team control
Bike Setup:
00 M2 with nice candy
Bottom Line:
u won't be disappointed, riding it up front with an Alligator in the rear.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Sweden Date Reviewed: August 5, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Superb directional stability in shallow sand, small stone gravel and moist conditions. Quite acceptable on larger gravel and stones. Even works OK on bone dry earth.
Weaknesses:
It's Green (teal they call it)! A bit heavy. Not strong on wet rock, but few tyres are.
Similar Products Used:
Tioga XC, Hutchinson Pythons, Smokes
Bike Setup:
XC soft.tail with Blades on front and Ritcheys on the back
Bottom Line:
Best front tyre I've tried. A reliable performer on a recent trip to the Alps, in both dry and very wet conditions. If only it came in a colour other than green...
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Submitted by
mike eckley
a Weekend Warrior
from avon lake, ohio, usa Date Reviewed: July 24, 2001
These tires rule, very predictable, like using the soft or hardpack rotation design, was running front tire at 59psi, lowered it to 50psi no real difference, will try 45psi this weekend. Black sidewall looks real nice up front with the yellow Alligator in back on a yellow M2. Looked at the Continental Vertical Pro but nobody had them instock. 5 flamin cohilo's for these babies!!
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Submitted by
Pete
a Weekend Warrior
from Price Date Reviewed: May 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Gold Bar Rim
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
Deckers
Strengths:
As a front,it corners well and holds on hard pack and gravel. Has low rolling resistance off-road. Fairly light. Cuts through loose stuff.
Weaknesses:
None so far, but I haven't tried it in truly muddy conditions yet.
Similar Products Used:
Continental Cross Country, Specialized Team Control Comp
Bike Setup:
Specialized Enduro 2000
Bottom Line:
Removing the Specialized Team Control comp and replacing it with the Geax Blade improved front end control, especially at higher speeds and under drier conditions. The Blade also seems much faster. It might deserve a five overall, but I don't have enough experience riding it under different conditions to give it such acclaim.
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Submitted by
Alan
a Cross-Country Rider
from Vancouver,BC Date Reviewed: October 8, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Great wet weather tire. Sheds mud well. Grips slimy wet roots and logs fantastically. Excellent confidence builder in wet conditions.
Weaknesses:
Dry performance is soso. Narrow profile knifes into dirt and loose stuff, ie does not float over stuff. Poor high speed grip. Round profile makes steering too fast at high speeds.
Similar Products Used:
Michelin HotS Irc Mythos xc WTB velociraptors Bontrager Jones
Bike Setup:
Cannodale super v manitou Xvert fork
Bottom Line:
My favourite winter tire. In wet muddy rides this tire is fantastic. I have never had the front tire slide out from me on wet slimy muddy roots or logs. Give you confidence in the wet where other tires will leave you scared. I am trying to purchase a 2.25 size Blade tire for the front to see if I can get more float for the technical downhill trails I ride. If you are in the wet season and you like roots and logs and rocks, this is your tire.
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Submitted by
Craig
a Weekend Warrior
from Jupiter, FL Date Reviewed: September 5, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Santos
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
When there is moisture in the ground soft ride
Weaknesses:
Dry, loose conditions NOT an all around tire
Similar Products Used:
Team control conti pro 1
Bike Setup:
Mongoose hard tail z2 bam
Bottom Line:
It's been raining here in S. Florida since I got this tire which was mounted on the front. It works OK under those conditions, at least as good as other tires I've tried.But we stopped at Santos for a I'm driving that way (quickie) ride. Santos had not been getting the rain like S. FL. Cornering in the sand very difficult. Could not get a read on how the tire would react. It has a very round profile that never seems to bite in the soft conditions. Several climbs I,m used to making weren't made. Bummer.Then changed tires during lunch. Put back on the front a Team Control 2.0 and mounted the Blade on the back (again in the soft direction whatever that means as there is no explaination with the tire and E-mails to the company go unanswered). What an improvement. The Blade grips when driving on any surface, even dry. And, the team control was MUCH better up front. Could pick my lines through sandy turns, wide or tight.As a rear tire 4 chilis, an all purpose front tire 1 chili, front tire for the mud 4 chilis. That averages out to a 3 but I feel a 2 is better as I don't want to have to change tires at every ride.
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Submitted by
Matthew Glagola
a Cross-Country Rider
from Savanah, GA Date Reviewed: July 11, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Too many
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
-corners like on rails -low rolling resistance -low weight -incredible wear life
Weaknesses:
-thin side walls deteriorate in time but consider I've owned them for almost a year -bad on street because you can't hold a line on off-camber jumps like handcap ramps and curbs
Similar Products Used:
you name it.
Bike Setup:
Gunnar steel frame and Z2 BAM
Bottom Line:
I love this tire. The only, and I repeat, the only problem with them is they are not good for floating turns. They either hookup or bail, there is no sliding. Keep in mind they rarely bail. I've owned them the longest I've ever owned any tire and I haven't had the urge to try any other tire. They're like a good girlfriend you want to hold on to.
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Submitted by
Kyle Trotter
a Cross-Country Rider
from Tyler, TX Date Reviewed: July 11, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Long wear!!!!!! really good in sand and nice climbing!
Weaknesses:
Wants to slip in corners. Very small, but noticeable rolling resistence.
Bike Setup:
1997 Gary Fisher Hoo-Koo-E-Koo with a rock shox indy XC (that didnt matter)
Bottom Line:
Well worth the cheaply priced 20 bucks! It is really good in lose dirt and sand! Really good traction and ok cornering but could be better. It has some rolling ressistence but not bad at all. SUPER LONG TREAD LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross-Country Rider
from SF Bay Area Date Reviewed: June 28, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Pine Mountain
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Light, fast, and traction to spare!
Weaknesses:
NONE!
Similar Products Used:
You name it...Conti, Michelin, IRC, WTB...etc., etc., etc.
Bike Setup:
Ibis Bow Ti
Bottom Line:
This is a great all around tire that performs great on the loose stuff as well as on the hard stuff. Im even more thrilled now that I can buy them in a black wall version. The green walls are cool, but they sort of scared me off from buying these guys sooner! Now, noone has an excuse not to buy these babies! Pump them up to about 50 psi and ride your tail off!! These guys get 5 flaming knobbies for being some of the best treads on the planet!
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Submitted by
Art
a Cross-Country Rider
from Adirondack Mtns.,N.Y. Date Reviewed: April 16, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
Michelins,Continentals,Specialized,IRC,Maxxis, you name it.
Bike Setup:
C'dale Super V 900, Cane Creek WAM
Bottom Line:
I've tried most of the Geax's and they are the only tires I'll ride. The Blade 200 is a great tire in the soft stuff, loose dirt, chunky gravel, mud and wet. It's not bad on hardpack either, but a Geax Hubi (see review), or Sedona does better for hard/dry conditions. They are lighter and better handling than any other full knobby I've tried; it even beats the Warp on the front. Blades roll easy too, 'cause you can run them at higher pressures and still feel connected because the casing design makes the tire more supple, just like all Geax's. There is a 225 size Blade, for those who need more float or some downhill meat. I use a Sedona rear, I get just the right amount of skid in the back with the Blade up front holding the line. Or you could put a Blade 185, Hook or Grid 200 on the back and climb like a tractor. Anyway you do it, there is a Geax tire to fit your needs/riding style and they whip all ass in MTB tire technology today. I have tried alot of different rubber, and none of 'em can hang wit da Green Bombs.....check 'em out!
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Submitted by
tb
a Cross-Country Rider
from corrales,nm Date Reviewed: March 23, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
lightweight, excellent tread pattern allows aggressive riding in soft stuff while not impairing hardpack performance
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
bontrager ss, wtb velo, wtb primal
Bike Setup:
san andreas 7.0
Bottom Line:
came by these tires accidentily, I ordered Sedonas and received blades. talk about serendipity, these tires perform very well under the conditions I typically ride - adobe, gravel, sand, loose stuff. they cut corners sharply, have excellent traction, climb sandy trails with ease and they are not overly obnoxious on the little bit of asphalt I ride to get started. big improvement over my bontrager ss, which did only slightly better on the hard stuff but lacked seriously in the sand.
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Submitted by
mtroy
a cross-country rider
from castaic.ca Date Reviewed: March 6, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have used a lot of tires in 12+ years of riding and the blade front is excellent for the typical so-cal conditions...smooth, fast and very confidence inspiring...like velcro on hardpack. Not harsh at high pressures. A little lacking in sand and nasty loose stuff...could use a bigger casing/tread width there. Still, I am very impressed. Four chiles (would be five if 2.1 tire size) I am not a lightweight (180) and a little more tire would be good for flotation and pinch resistance. PS: matching hook rear is good, but not as great as the blade in front.
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Submitted by
Hugh
a weekend warrior
from nc Date Reviewed: February 22, 1999
Bottom Line:
I bought this front tire about five months ago, and have put almost any kind of torture I can on it. Downhill Dirt Washed Out Roads, Trails, Singletrack, Pavement, etc... Nice, and never lost traction once, even in the snow last thursday and it was almost a foot deep. Not a real performer in the weigt class, but it is super fast oon trails, and I trust it.
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Submitted by
RICH
a racer
from LONG ISLAND NY Date Reviewed: February 2, 1999
Bottom Line:
I JUST HAD MY FIRST RIDE ON GEAX 2.0 BLADE, MOUNTED FRONT AND REAR IN THE HARD DIRECTION. THE WEATHER WAS COLD 22 DEGREES. THESE TIRES HOOKED UP WELL GOING UPHILL. THEY ALLOWED ME TO TAKE TIGHT, INSIDE LINES, WHICH I WAS NEVER ABLE TO TAKE WITH WTB'S. FOR MY FIRST IMPRESSION, I GIVE THESE TIRES 5 FLAMING DIVETS!! LOOK FOR MORE REVIEWS TO COME AS CONDITIONS ON THE TRAILS CHANGE.
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Submitted by
Crash
a cross-country rider
from Good'Ol AZ Date Reviewed: December 17, 1998
Bottom Line:
This Geax Blade tire is Pho-Nam ! On my second one. Great front tire,very fast, cuts well, a very trusting tire with lots or grip. No front end washout. dig in & turn babie! Run pressure semi soft to hard depending on your plush suspendsion - not to spungie to avoid pinch flats. little pricey but woth it. not recommended in shailie rock they wont last long. I dig the freaky green color. Very happy.
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Submitted by
Bob
a cross-country rider
from Mi Date Reviewed: December 5, 1998
Bottom Line:
this is an update: i have continued to ride the blade up front in the hard direction, at 48 lbs. i only have one, so i have been running the sedona 2.0 in the soft direction at 46 lbs. (this combo is very fast--almost as fast as the bonty ss, but far more forgiving) this is on a hardtail (c-dale f-1000). i weigh 150, and ride a wide variety of terrain. this tire is amazing. i have tried them all, and reviewed most of them on this site. the blade is my new favorite. it is supremely grippy; grippeir than you at first realize. oddly, the tire feels like it is going to slip, but continues to dig in. i actually passed a friend on a tricky tight turn/rough downhill with this tire. he was shocked, and so was i. i truly think the tire allowed me to perform this maneuver without killing myself. a mtb mag stated it was skittish on hardpack, but so far, i must disagree. the tire is light, nice feel, low rolling resistance, grippy and strangely green! p.s. i think the tire sticks best at a lower pressure (but not too low).
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Submitted by
Taylor Maertens
a weekend warrior
from Honolulu, Hawaii USA Date Reviewed: November 15, 1998
Bottom Line:
I purchased these GEAX tires because my riding buddy recomended them. Let me tell you! They are unreal! I have never ridden a tire like this before! It does not matter where you put um, front back, who cares, flip it over if you put it on the back, and the chevron pattern makes a great braking tire! Get um while they last!
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Submitted by
peter sellers
a cross-country rider
from wales Date Reviewed: November 3, 1998
Bottom Line:
This is a truely predictable tire that has so much reassurance in its predicatable grip that it will encourage you to be a better more advanced fater rider. It will not let you down when looking for braking traction turning traction or fast rolling ability, this is one well made tire, you cannot beat it for a ride where conditions are consantly changing, mud hard pack root forest. It does work best in the wetter conditions, but is no problem as it drys out, if it get dryer you should change to slicks any how. I have not tried them on the back and don't personally think that they would work that well as the recommended width of 1.85 for the rear will make it too nervous over rocks and it would not be able to hold a slable line, also at that width there will not be that much surface left to brake on, but what the hey. it rocks as a front tire, the only problem being it silly green band on the side wall but for this kind of performance I could live with it even if it was pink!
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Submitted by
Bob
a weekend warrior
from MIchigan Date Reviewed: October 21, 1998
Bottom Line:
Geax makes a tire for any condition. i am now convinced after trying the hook/warp, sedona and finally the blade, that these are the best tires to be had. i have mailed deetz and ibis--they responded personally! they were helpful in my choice of tires. the sedonas are an excellent all-around tire. they will take you anywhere. i rode the blade only once, but find it to be amazingly sticky. the knobs are tall, so they flex a bit on hardpack, but they maintain a very connected feel to the trail. they are so grippy, i had trouble getting it to slide at all. i ran it at 53 psi, in both directions--i weigh 150. i would say the sedonas are allarounders, best suited for mid to hardpack, while the blades are best in looser conditions. realize that these tires are truly unique: i have tried most of the tires on this site, so i know. they are light. they have an excellent feel--very supple. rolling/pedaling resistance is incredibly low. they track and corner well. they also seem to hold up!!! i think everyone should have 3 sets of tires: reverts for lightening quick riding. sedonas for all-around riding. blades for more tenacious grip, or if you're unsure of the terrain. no hype--these tires work.
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Submitted by
hank
a cross-country rider
from los angeles Date Reviewed: September 19, 1998
Bottom Line:
Hey one chile guy who rides this tire on the street -- get a grip (on some dirt!). And don't blame your idiot dealer -- one look at this thing ought to tell you NOT A STREET TIRE! I like this one a lot, rode it 6 hours in the san gabriel mtns this week in all kind of conditions and had no problems. Don't judge this tire by its street performance, but by how it handles 10 mile, 4000 vertical foot single track descents through varied conditions.
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Submitted by
Jim Franklin
a weekend warrior
from New York City Date Reviewed: August 16, 1998
Bottom Line:
These tires suck. I ride them all over the city and they cause soooo much rolling resistance it's not even funny. The guy who sold themto me said they would wear down real fast but they didn't. I've had them for almost 800 miles and they are still like the day I bought them. I wouldn't recommend these tires if you're gonna ride them on pavement.
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Submitted by
IL
a weekend warrior
from MA Date Reviewed: July 27, 1998
Bottom Line:
A fantastic tire. Have previously used Panaracer Smoke & Dart (excellent combo) but thought I'd give this guy a try on the rear for a change (based on looking at their web-site & reviews on this site). Eastern Mass got about 12 of rain over a few days in June and I did not experience any problems in mud, water, slick rock, roots etc. As the mud dried and got stickier, the tread clogged up slightly but shed it pretty quick. The trails are dry now and this tire eats up hills. A little pricy, but extremely sound and predictable on all the terrain I've been on. I don't think anyone would regret investing a few extra dollars for this tire.
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Submitted by
Sheldon Haynie
a weekend warrior
from Stratham, NH Date Reviewed: July 21, 1998
Bottom Line:
Great upgrade to the new bike. They work in all terrain here in New Hampshire: Sand, Mud, Underwater Mud, Roots, Grass, Rocks (round and sharp) and the occasional asphalt strip. Only area that seemed to be less than perfect was riding on Railroad Ballast (1-3 In sharp gravel) where the front wanted to grab on the edges of the gravel, resulting in a wiggle due to excessive traction. Excellent for climbing on loose stuff, float reasonably in sand (Hey, I mass 100 kg) and spin up fast. Neat feature is the assymetric bias angle of the casing where the tread and casing have a soft and hard rotation choice.
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Submitted by
ALEX SHAPIRO
a racer
from FREDERICK,MD Date Reviewed: July 13, 1998
Bottom Line:
I recently put this tire on the front of my racing hardtail and so far it has been excellent. Ive been through many different brands of tires and have yet to stick to one brand. This tire really carves turns well at high speeds and has a nice low rolling resistance. We will see how well it wears, and performs at the 24 hrs of Allamuchy at the end of August
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