Geax.com Overhaul / New Video Released and Contest!

Feb 8, 2010
by Aaron LaRocque  
There’s a lot of momentum behind Geax (jee-aks)…who recently released a totally redesigned website featuring a host of new applications for online visitors. The site now allows you to compare different products, score and leave personal feedback on the tires, download wallpapers, and check out their latest videos like the new video from Aaron LaRocque.

Video inside,GEAX riders Luke Fulton, Brendan Howey, and Dustin Greenall met up with filmmaker Aaron LaRocque to capture their first impression of the new AKA…Geax’s long awaited AM/Slope/Jump tire. The BC interior provided the ideal setting to put the AKA to the test.

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98 Comments
  • 7 3
 Its great to see a new brand for tires that's MTB oriented at the first place. They seem to push the boundaries and innovate which is what a good company always needs. I look forward to try some Geax once my Maxxis tyres die.
  • 1 1
 looks like geax sure going to make a decent fight to maxxis with the new stuff, lets hope it would be a decent choice
  • 10 7
 A funny comment was my original intent.
So it's embarrassing, the time I spent.
The effort put in, just look and see,
this probably took longer than your R&D.

Larock can make anything look good...
Maybe not anything, but that's understood.
However, the AKA needs no introduction.
It's the tire we've dreamed of since biking's conception.

While all these other kids are riding your dicks,
I'll say "f*cking suck ups", my bike just needs some new kicks.
With profanity and insults, poetry can be fun.
Nevermind. I just want the tires. Please give me some.
  • 15 3
 Corsair-seven-eleven, there’s no need to be rude.
Your poetry skills are shadowed by your bad ‘tude.
Profanity might make you cool in real life,
But on the internet, it brings nothing but strife.

It’s true, Larock can make anything look neat.
The man could make a vegetarian want meat.
And you’re right when you say the AKA needs no ads.
But coverage never hurt, just like a set of knee pads.

Seriously bro, your rhymes are weak.
Your rap career is going no where, you’ve already peaked.
GEAX, keep progressing. You’re doing better than fine.
I’ll just sit here and keep these haters in line.
  • 1 4
 You guys are funny,
All you want is tires so you can sell them for money,
I'm not a good poet and I'm probably wasting my time,
But is it my fault that I cant rhyme?

Some trying and sucking up never hurt,
And some new Geax tires could have me scrubbing like James Stewart!
But until they start making dirtbike tires,
Greenall, Howey, and Fulton are doing a good job attracting buyers.

I think that both of you guys^^ have no flow,
So if you want to fight for these tires I'm ready to go.

But seriously we should all settle down,
And see who wins the tires and gets to wear the crown.
  • 2 1
 luckynumber-one-three, what kind of a rap was that?
I've seen better on bathroom doors, while I'm taking a crap.
One person stealing my idea, I'll let that slide.
But two persons? I was Doctor Jekyll before, prepare to meet Mr. Hyde.

You f*cking kids can't talk, you had nothing before me.
Until I came along it was just compliments and "please?"
And Mr Lucky, seriously, who do you think you are?
Probably gotta call for help to open a jar.

Your photo albums are blank, you probably don't even bike.
Your mother is dirty, I hear she's a dike.
What, you got pictures of frames for your buy and sell?
What else does your pawnshop got? Some iPods, a Dell?

You don't deserve these tires, you've done nothing but hate.
You stole my idea and my jokes, and were still two days late.
And f*ck all you kids propping the imitators.
I don't need your props, you're all f*cking haters.
  • 2 1
 +1 AMEN. I was gonna say luckynumber-one-three definitly killed it.
  • 2 1
 mah-kuch, I truly do appreciate the kind line.
If I had tires to give away, you'd be first on my mind.
Thanks for pointing out that luckynumber's a joke,
He didn't even respond, looks like I got him to choke.

The competition's over, but I'll stick around.
I'll keep on rhyming, with no beat, with no sound.
"AMEN" you say, like this is the end of a prayer.
But until I get me some tires, we'll never be there...
  • 1 2
 corsair711, you're wasting my time,
im not a jew, i never keep a penny or dime,
stupid 16 year olds pissing me off,
talking sh*t thinking theyre tough.

I was just adding to the excitement, but youve gone too far,
you think youre good, but youre not even on par.

you think i dont ride but you dont even know,
youre the one that couldnt land a backflip and caused your knee to blow,
you think youre the next semenuk with your ugly dildo seat corsair,
but he has so much more talent and skill its almost not fair.
You think youre cool going off your little 2 foot jump,
trying a table but only managing to stick out your rump.

you will end up being nobody,
watching gay porn, and acting naughty.
All you have left now is your little boxxerman friend,
jacking each other off til the worlds end.
  • 1 1
 Seriously bro. Your games over, you're done.
Making up stories, is that where you find your fun?
Gay porn, that shit was funny in sixth grade.
You think that up while watching MTV's "MADE"?

Your rhymes are weak, your phrases unbalanced.
You just copy others, but do it with less talent.
Sweet, mildy poking fun when others were too.
Then I throw insults, and you come back with a few?

Who do you think you are? Insulting Jew's...
They're a fine people, certainly finer than you.
You can't even throw together a few coherent lines.
You're full of shit, just like your rhymes.
  • 1 0
 “Made” is for fu*cking f*ggots just like you,
sitting there trying to make their dreams come true.
And gay porn is all you do,
since 6th grade when you found out its meant for you.

You started with the insults insulting my mother,
you went to far there, attacking when you shouldve been hiding for cover.

With the jews I got a little carried away,
but stealing money through pawnshops is not how I play.
I don’t know them well, but theyre probably good persons,
worshiping god, having no fault to why the world has worsened.

These games are getting a little boring, im asking for a truce,
maybe its because im lacking the juice.
I think its time to move on,
talking to f*ggots(jk) is not what I call fun.

You might actually be a fun kid,
doing jumps that are pretty big,
landing tricks, with nothing more on, other than a lid.

For what I said earlier, I apologize,
I don’t want to be a person people despise.
We could probably be great friends,
oh and that corsair you have is actually sexier than anything, even a mercedes benz!
  • 1 0
 Whatever bro.
  • 1 0
 damn i was trying to be nice for being a dick
but you gotta act all cool thinking "i dont give a fu*ck"
kids these daysSalute
  • 1 0
 You're 15.
  • 1 0
 i know..isnt that funny?Big Grin
  • 3 2
 Geax looks like it's done a really good job putting the AKA out on the market! I like how Aaron could film the boys testing the tire instead of Geax just saying "Look guys, we have a new tire out...Weeeee...".


I would like to see the tire on the website but it's looking pretty good! I wouldn't mind trying out a pair for myself at all.

And I don't know what it is but theres something about Aarons editing that never gets old for me, so keep it up! Salute
  • 10 2
 Geax is What's Next.
  • 2 2
 Currently I am riding Intense Mk2s and they constantly roll off and pinch flats if I am even a bit sloppy or hard on landings. Since that's my experience I really like the Tire Casing Page that gives much more detail to how Geax casings are constructed. Just compare for yourself...

Geax Casing vs Intense Casing

The detail and cutouts are great and show much more information to help make the best tire choice. I can't speak much to the ride yet, but I hope to soon!
  • 3 3
 lol all the comments are well worded and more than one paragraph ... I hope someone like scottsecco wins the tyres!
  • 2 3
 Kiwi - Yea but c'mon broham, There's a set of rubbers at stake here!!!
  • 2 8
flag talhaslam (Feb 8, 2010 at 14:26) (Below Threshold)
 G-grab, referring to the soft compound on the outside of the AKA tire, perfect for cornering
E-easy to roll fast on the center hard knobs to get plenty of speed between jumps
A-All around....you choose, park, 4x, dual slalom, dj...very versital(or however you spell it)
X-...Xtremely fresh lookin, you could even say PH phresh, thats just how sick they look.

A-AWESOME
K-KILLER
A-AIR (Self explanitory)
  • 1 3
 My comment is full of win, Ya'll.

Pirate
  • 2 2
 Scottsecco deffinately deserves a pair!
  • 1 3
 Hey, Hook me up bro.
  • 2 4
 haiku is fun, sometimes it doesnt make sense, refrigerator
  • 2 3
 What are the tires Also Known As?
  • 1 2
 Will they fit my bmx?? both of my 26 inch bikes are broken so i was thinking of wearing some as earrings.
  • 1 0
 they kinda remind me of kenda sb8's oh and who else thinks dustin greenall is one of the steeziest riders in mtb..all his tricks are so perfect and stylish
  • 2 0
 Thanks Geax. Super stoked on new tires, I definitely need them.
  • 1 0
 Haha grats Scott, I so called it Smile
  • 4 3
 To be honest, I didn't knew Geax until the movie "What's Next" was released. By that time, I started to look at what I thougth it was a brand new tyre company. A few weeks ago, I was looking for some new tyres and the name Geax just popped up in my head. I got some Booze tyres (what a brilliant name Big Grin ) and I'm amazed with their performance. Their awsome so props to the company and to all the research they've been trough to get to this point.
  • 4 2
 WoW, whats this? Free stuff 4 posting! Cant be real! But even thinking about gettin something free pumps me up to go ride my bc-clet (my bike)!!!!!!
  • 2 2
 Yesterday I was trying to figure out some new tires to get and so I thought I'd check out the Geax site since I didn't have a whole lot of knowledge on them. Didn't realize I was looking at the new and improved site but it was pretty sweet. Just a few notes on my first impressions. 1) On the description tab of each tire you have the star ratings for each tire. I thought this was awesome, other than the fact that I had no clue what I was looking at in terms of each surface type (except mud). Eventually I clicked on feedback and it had a legend for each symbol, this helped alot, but it would be nice if you could scroll over each symbol on the description and it popped up what surface you were looking at or there was a legend in clear view/the home page or something. 2) Could you create categories for wood and snow? They aren't major riding surfaces but it would be nice to know how these will grip on a skinny. And finally 3)Maybe a category that rates overall rolling resistance. I know you wouldn't want to advertise a slow rolling tire, and we can infer it from the types of surfaces that the tires perform best at, but it would be nice. Cheers!
  • 1 1
 Those tires look like they can take a lot of punishment. I have tried some fufanus and abucadas on my kenda nevegals and syncros BHT's but those tires look like they are ready for more abuse. They look more stable and ready to be beat on. They look hella fast and i would love to try a set out sometime if i get some money soon! Keep it up Geax!
  • 1 2
 Can't wait to get my hands on a set of theese bad boys! They remind me of small block 8s just theese aren't as known about.. Till now. It's great to see that companies are coming up with new ways to promote their products and to see that they are sponsoring some of the up and coming talent that is out there. I can still remember asking what Geax was when I heard Casey groves was sponsored by them. Now that I've sort of seen them in action I'm sold. So far I've heard nothing but good things about this company and their products. These will definatly be what's next for my bike
  • 2 2
 Send me a pair so I can get them dirty! No sense in having new clean tires just laying around. Great video too by the way. I know it's been said already, but it makes me just want to get out and ride!
  • 2 3
 As a sponsored rider for Geax and a fan of the AKA - its great to see a smaller company pushing the design and striving to provide for the progressing nature in our sport. I use the AKA for dirt jumping and 4X and its incredible - even raced some Downhill on some last year and they performed brilliantly. Really looking forward to seeing Geax become a household name this year!
  • 1 2
 I Love GEAX AKA'S More Than I Love LG'S 3
  • 2 3
 It looks like Geax has hit the Mountain Bike tire market in good places over the past while. I have seen good solid tires come out of the company and I think that the engineers behind them know what mountain bikers want from cornering to rock gardens. The AKA may not handle the rock gardens as well as the Neuron, but looks like a great tire for fast flowing trails and dirt jumps. Geax should keep doing what there doing and keep the tires coming on!
  • 2 3
 I absolutely love what these guys have done on their website. Having Aaron's video up on their home page does an awesome job at not only promoting their own products but also the film maker as well. I have a set of the white collection Saguaro and they are so fresh. Not only an awesome dirt tire but the white walls give my ride a classic look (www.pinkbike.com/photo/4012697) and turns heads wherever I go sparking interest in the company. Can't wait for my Neuron's to come! Keep up the good work!
  • 2 3
 I wish there were more contests related to the quality of the comments; look at how much better all the posts are because of that single paragraph. Thank you Geax, for encouraging the Pinkbike community to write something constructive for once. Best of all, you gave Larock an excuse to make another brilliant video. Pinkbike, even if you don't win a free pair of tires, a company that clearly contributes to the riding community deserves your support. Cheers!
  • 2 4
 The quality of English may be better but basically they're all sucking up to Geax to get some free tyres, that said;

I haven't seen or heard much about Geax in this country but looking at their videos and who rides for them they look the business, next time I'm buying some tyres I'll check them out, the AKAs seem perfect for what I'm doing (trails, 4X, general playing).
  • 1 2
 I've recently decided to explore Geax for the tubeless tires I'm buying to go with new wheels and I must admit their new website (never saw the old one btw...) is very well made and extremely helpful in convincing me to add 2 tires to my order. I'm pretty anxious to give them a try and hopefully I'll find that perfect all-around rear tire for my XC bike (Barro Mountain) which hopefully will also end up being my perfect all-around tire for my AM bike in a wider size!!!
  • 1 2
 hey there all those wanting to try the GEAX tryes out, i am one of the protoype testers in the UK and have watched GEAX make leaps and bounds forward over the past 4 years. for xc i wouldnt use anything else they are very grippy and uber fast, i even used the booze tyres once in a natural terrain xc race, that was fun - broadslide yeeha!!

anyway its the DH tyres that they are really trying to improve upon. and again speed is the deciding factor. everyone knows how grippy maxxis are and how puncture proof they are but the price you pay for that is a very slow rolling tyre. not a big deal for freeride, but if you are racing DH the difference between a GEAX and a MAXXIS is unbelievable. i and a few others have been testing these tyres to the point of bursting and whilst we have suffered for your benefit the tyres are getting stronger and tougher and grippier by the month. i will be testing the DATURA out at the scottish winter series over the next 2 months, so far i have been very impressed. running them at 15psi in icy conditions was a godsend.

2 things though - get decent tyre levers if you are going to run the TNT versions
- please go to the website and leave feedback on tyres you have used

GEAX being solely a bike tyre company who make only for themselves and nobody else (the only tyre company that owns their factory) are able to change designs and protoypes at the drop of a hat. so please Leave feedback
  • 1 2
 I have been running a Geax tyres for the couple of years after, riding Maxxis high rollers ever since I started riding. The Geax tyres have been awesome they have been perfect for riding our pump track, jumps and even our local Dh tracks. Geax your the best, keep up the good work.
  • 4 2
 This is my kinda contest; free stuff just for posting on Pinkbike! And sick vid, it makes me want to go ride my bicycle.
  • 2 3
 I first heard about these guys when i saw the article about casey groves switching to them i thought they were just another tire company but the new video really proves that they listen to their riders they dont just name tires after their pros they look at the market and what people are in demand of im super stoked for this company. keep up the good work Geax you guys are gnar they've really changed my mind about them the aka are my next and last hopefully tire im gonna run
  • 2 2
 GeaX has been a company that hasnt been in the limelight. But thats about to change. Watch out Maxxis! Watch out Kenda! Theres a new kid in town and hes taking over the sandbox! Geax!
  • 1 2
 I don't know how to edit my comment, but i rewatched the video on my home computer (less laggy, made me want to go jump even more) and I love his discription of the tires "120 thread count, it makes them that much more supple." Love it, I could sure use a set of supple tires Razz
  • 2 3
 i just order a new set of 26's and im currently running 24 and this video made me decide that these are the tyres i am going to get. sick video good job to riders and Aaron for putting together such a sick video!
  • 1 3
 Got a dirt filled tire? You get a purple monkey dishwasher to clean it for you. But, if you got a set of Geax tires. They don't even need to be cleaned after a muddy ride. Why? Because they friggen BRAAAAAAAAP! And shit gets too gnar to worry about a clean set of tires because braapin all day and partying every night! BRAAAAAAAAAAP!
  • 1 1
 Geax has some of the best riders and the best tires out there! Geax knows what they are doing if they can create tires thata work in those conditions. Keep it up Geax!
  • 2 3
 The new website is pretty good, and their dh/freeride tire lineup looks great. The tread patterns look great, and I'm digging the availability of both double and triple compounds.
  • 2 3
 Dope Website, Branding and video. I am really digging the tread pattern on the AKA. Props to Geax for the pushing the envelope one step further and making a product thats tasty. Brappp,...Brapppppp
  • 1 2
 Shouldn't it be February 10th and not January because if its January I have a whole year to try and win. Would love a set of new tires for my bike especially because I want to start racing this year! Big Grin Smile
  • 2 4
 Wow.....sorry but im not gonna suck up. This is a great contest and all, but it kinda seems like "Hey whoever can suck up the most gets free tires." I mean dont get me wrong, geax seems like a great company, however, they better be ready to kick some major ass if they wanna beat out some of the bigger names like Maxxis. I have never ridden geax tires...but they better be like riding on a freaking rubber cloud because Maxxis holy rollers are the only decent tires I have been able to find. Anyways, thats just my 2 cents.
  • 2 1
 Geax tires. smart dudes doing smart things for tires, so dumbasses can go wreck themselves riding on them.
  • 1 1
 hahaha yes!
  • 1 1
 looks sort of like a non cross country version of the small block 8.. might have to pick up a set so I'll stop getting pinch flats dirt jumping an xc tire!
  • 1 0
 the AKA's are also listed under xc
  • 1 0
 i stand corrected!
  • 1 2
 It is great to see new innovation within the tire market. Can't wait to see how these stack up against the established favorites!
  • 3 2
 I always thought that it was Geax(geeks) not Geax(jee-aks).
  • 2 2
 I thought the same thing as well when I saw the name, I thought the "geeks" pronunciation was the intention and rather clever.... shows what I know.
  • 1 1
 Technically the name comes from "generation x"...a little fun fact for you guys.
  • 1 3
 It's cool to see a good mix of amazing riding and subtle-ish advertising. Vid came together awesome, and the website is good. I'm definitely looking at a pair of AKA's for my bike.
  • 2 2
 Geax-
Geniuses
Engineering
Amazing
Xrays?

ahh hell theirs barley any nouns starting with an x.
  • 1 1
 I'm so done with tires that weren't designed for what I am doing. Right tool for the job; yes PLEASE!
  • 1 0
 So did I win? I did not even give my address how do I get my tires?
  • 1 3
 After looking on the buildup on those tires, and how well they were still handling, and giving the riders enough confidence to keep riding the DJ's. Im sold. Solid set of rubber.
  • 1 4
 The cool thing with Geax is that its not just their tires that are amazing its the whole company its self.... They supported Aaron LaRock for 'Whats Next?' and.. they are willin to sponsor teams internationaly (like DMR) which is awsome and shows they are not just about making money...more making gd tires for all of us riders!!....GD jop Geax, keep it up..theyl only get bigger and better from now...
  • 1 1
 sexy, flat out sexy, nothing more to say!
  • 1 1
 Aka is dope... Can't wait to have my leg fixed to get back riding them!!
  • 1 2
 Geax AKA looks like a tire that i was waiting for... i need to try them soon Smile vid is awsome!
  • 2 5
 i use the datura an love it super fast tire and as long you are going fast its no problem to controle it we you stop of go rly slow you will die bu still who goes slow in a dh race?
  • 1 4
 Hands down, any company that can pull off the white side wall tire is by far the most pimp! haha, but really great job apealing to the young genaration of trend whore teenagers. Even so they do look rad!
  • 1 3
 The other tire brands are sticking to old tire designs, geax is really pushing the limits! keep making the sweet rubber, props geax!
  • 2 4
 That video is sick, and the tyres look even better! Send me a pair and ill get em side ways.
  • 1 2
 Check out the vid for the 411 on Geax AKA performance. :p
  • 1 2
 I need some new rubber for my bike, end of story
  • 1 2
 Why not, it was funny, no?
  • 2 3
 looks a lot like the small block 8 tread.
  • 1 2
 Geax AKA tire: Also known as the best tire.
  • 2 3
 do you guys at geax think you could send me a pair of your tires.. thanks
  • 1 2
 Four words: GEAX is THE shit
  • 1 3
 Free Tyres make the world go 'round
  • 2 4
 AKA "a kick ass tire"
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