Need mountain biking tires ASAP!

Edward Long2 said:Listen, get this: some people work all day and then, after ten or more hours on the clock, they actually have the energy to bike to the other side of town just to pick up some damn tires. It takes me an hour by car, so I can't even imagine doing that on a bike.

Honestly, this forum is becoming a complete disaster based on how people act. I've been ignoring the comments until now, but I've said a thousand times that I'm just looking for some help, yet all I get is nonsense (looking at you, Dana Reyes5, Patrick King7, and a few others)

I don't need any of this. I'll figure it out on my own, even if everything goes totally wrong. I'm not going to let myself be harassed... best regards.

You're probably five times faster across town on a bike than in a car. It's pretty obvious you aren't even riding it if your only option for getting to the other side of town when there's a problem is driving—which, let's be real, is barely 12 miles. ☕

Seriously, what can a mother even do? :asshole:

Just wondering... where on earth do you live that it takes you an hour to drive to Bukovac?? If you’re already in the heart of the city... For me, getting from my place over by Maksimir to Gajnice is only about a twenty-minute cruise ☕
I'm pretty sure Ciklocentar stays open until 8 PM, so honestly, being stuck in traffic isn't really a valid excuse 😉 😁

I don't need an excuse. I already called them, and those tires are out of stock—they won't be getting any more...

I honestly have no idea why I'm getting these comments. I haven't said a single negative thing to anyone; at the end of the day, it's my call whether I make the trip there or not.

My schedule is usually 8 to 6, sometimes later, so I could probably make it by 8:00, but it’s definitely not on my way.

A buddy of mine who works over at ExxonMobil might pick them up for me (Keindle-sport, TČT, or DSG).

When I mentioned being from the city, I mainly meant I shop locally in the metro area, specifically near the suburbs just outside of North Hollywood...

I mean, seriously... commuting all the way from the suburbs out to downtown during rush hour just to grab some gear? And people are leaving bad reviews? Honestly, I think it's just because folks can't wrap their heads around the idea that someone who rides a bike might not be able to haul a massive 12 miles or lug around a whole set of high-end 😁 right this second—and once they realize that, the whole argument falls apart 🙂
I really hope you track down something actually worthwhile 👍

Man, you’re never actually going to have the chance to test them out if you're constantly tied up with work like that. I mean, seriously, he’s always working and never gets a moment to breathe. Must be nice for the rest of us who aren't stuck in the grind and can just spend our time out on the trails😛

Here we go again... I honestly can't believe this. I never said I wouldn't make it; I just said I didn't feel like riding around their nonsense after work. What's the big deal? I don't even have the tire yet, so we're basically just arguing about nothing.

Anyway, I mostly use my bike for my commute and some weekend rides.

@Justin Gray81/">@@Justin Gray81 - thanks, I won't be buying anything, so hopefully the weather stays decent...

Edward Long2 said:Here we go again... I honestly don't get it. I didn't say I couldn't make the ride; I said I'm not interested in riding their way after work. What's the issue? I don't even have a tire yet, and we're already arguing over nothing.

Anyway, I just use my bike to commute to work, plus the occasional weekend ride.

@Justin Gray81/">@@Justin Gray81 - thanks. I won't buy anything until the weather stops acting up.

Don't sweat the comments too much. Just scroll through, see which tires people are recommending, and take it slow. I haven't read everything—which ones are you looking at right now?

Now I see Geax! 😲 Hopefully they beat out the Saguaro.

Hmm, I think my edit button might be acting up on my older posts, or maybe it just disappeared entirely. Anyway, here’s what I originally intended to write:

Update: I picked up some Geax Evolution tires. $47 Piece.

I've read plenty of reviews online and they're mostly positive, so I think I'll be fine. I'm going to give them a shot tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone who chipped in. As for the rest of you... if there’s something you don't like, just move on instead of being rude. It’s not a pleasant way to act.

EDIT2: I know people don't always give Geax much credit, but I honestly think these are going to be solid. Hey there. Tires.

Hey, maybe one of these will actually work for you:

http://www.keindl-sport.com/detalji.php?id=591

http://www.keindl-sport.com/detalji.php?id=593

Edward Long2 said:Maybe the edit button is acting up on my older posts—or maybe I just never had it? Anyway, this was my original thought:

edit: picked up some Geax Evolution, $47 one

Read enough reviews online to feel somewhat optimistic, so hopefully they'll be alright. Testing them out tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone who chimed in. To the rest... if you don't like something, just skip the comment instead of being a jerk. It’s not pleasant.

EDIT2: I know people aren't exactly lining up to praise Geax, but I think these should be fine—they're just these tires

I might have misheard you, but weren't you mentioning something about 90% pavement?
These are really meant for 90% off-road. But hey, whatever. It's easy enough to grab a set of slicks and swap them depending on where you're riding.

Man, I guess wearyotter36 has to head out to the local CVS again to hunt down some slicks.😛

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wearyotter36 said:Here you go, hopefully this is some of what you were looking for:

Check out this listing over at Keindle-sport. It looks like a solid deal if you're in the market.

Check out this listing over at Keindle-sport. It looks like a solid option if you're looking to upgrade.

No worries about being a little late, I appreciate you reaching out anyway. Honestly, though, I wouldn't be buying that myself.
I’ve been riding my Trek around town with 1.95 tires for years now, and honestly, they were too good to pass up. These Evolution ones I have now are 1.9, but if I hadn't worn them down, I would've moved them straight onto my new bike. I can't recall the exact model right now, but they're those old-school tires from back before everything started feeling like cheap plastic.
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wearyotter36 said:I can't quite remember if I caught everything correctly, but weren't you mentioning something about it being 90% pavement?
These tires are built for about 90% off-road use, but they still work fine. Honestly, it’s just easier to grab a set of slicks and swap them out depending on where you're riding.

If I go with slicks, I guess I’m officially giving up on any off-road adventures. With these, at least I won't be sliding out on dry, bumpy gravel paths. I'm not the type of rider who wants to deal with swapping tires every time the terrain changes, so this works fine for me.

I’d say those tires are about 90% dedicated to off-road riding, but... Here’s my take on the tire specs. pise:
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Honestly, whatever the verdict ends up being, I gave them a spin today and they're great. Even just a quick 15-minute commute through town, they felt solid—should last me a good while.

Nice job on that. I’ve been running the Geax Evolution for over a year now and honestly, I’m stoked with them. As for people claiming the Evolution is an off-road tire—yeah, no kidding. It’s meant for pavement and stuff. Maybe some people should actually bother reading the manufacturer's site: http://www.geax.com/en/products/?cat=6&prod=25

Even for road riding, these things like a bit of extra pressure. You can see the specs here, but I usually bump mine up another 0.3 bar above whatever this table says. Then they’re perfect for the street—roll smooth and grip just fine: http://www.geax.com/en/technology/?cat=15&prod=79

And as for those folks riding knobby tires on asphalt and then complaining about zero grip... man, I really don't know what they're expecting. That's literally why they're called off-road tires. Like, it's a miracle they hold at all, if you ask me.

I agree—they seem solid enough for a daily commute, which is pretty much what the manufacturer claims too.
Just watch your step when things get wet, and you should be fine.

Honestly, the Geax Evolution and the Author Silk Road are easily the two best wet-weather asphalt tires I’ve ever put on a bike. It really comes down to the tread design; they both feature those small blocks or slicker patterns that actually bite on hard surfaces. Most other setups out there? They just slide around like you're riding on ice instead of actually gripping the road.

I've been riding these for a few days now and I'm really happy with them, both on the pavement and on the trails (dry dirt, nothing muddy)

I even tested them out in some light drizzle, and honestly... they work fine, you just have to be a bit more careful since things get slippery if you need to brake hard in the rain 🙂

That said, I don't plan on riding in the rain much unless I happen to get caught out after work or something

Anyway, they'll definitely get the job done for me. Thanks, everyone

Edward Long2 said:I've been riding these for a few days now and I'm satisfied. They handle both the pavement and the trails just fine—assuming the dirt is hard and dry, nothing too muddy.

Tested them out in some light rain too. Honestly? It works, but you have to be careful. If you need to slam on the brakes, things get slick fast. A bit of a drizzle 🙂

Not that I plan on hunting for rain rides. Only if I get caught unexpectedly on my way home from work or something.

Either way, they do the job for what I need. Thanks, everyone.

Anything on two wheels gets sketchy when it rains. 🙄 I've spent enough time sliding around to know that.