GEAX Gato 29er Folding Mountain Tire
The Gato was designed for maximum grip and control in wet and loose conditions. The larger volume version features the same aggressive tread pattern, but with size specific, tall, widely spaced, siped knobs that ensure excellent shedding characteristics and increased traction through a range of elements. Reinforcements at the base of the central ridge reduce rolling resistance while similar reinforcements on the side knobs ensures knob stiffness and penetration when cornering.
Size |
29 x 2.3 |
Threads Per Inch (TPI) |
120 |
Compound |
Aramid Racing 3D Comp. |
Bead |
Aramid |
Weight |
690g |
I've been running these tires ALL year long! My riding is three times a week, rain, snow or shine. We have rough terrain that always has wet areas even in Summer. In loose conditions with lot of leaves are debris these handle perfect. In Winter with the slush and snow and mud these tires are great. The only others that I would put in this category is the Kenda Nevegal, which has a little better grip but isn't as durable and is heavier. In my case I can't run the wider Nevegals in my hardtail...just a little too wide. These tires also roll faster than the Nevegals. Great all around tire, even when going bald, which is why I'm here to buy another.