Here in northern Michigan we dont have the same concerns as others with urban/glass/debris along the roadsides or the special things that all seem to line up to puncture tires out west....our goatheads are still attached to the critter for the most part.

So when shopping for a lighter and quicker tire last summer for this years replacement of the worn Bontrager B 700x25's I'd read someone's posting of a graph that charted rolling resistance. The Krylion's were in the upper ratings so that's the tire I waited all year for the price to come down and finally make the purchase.

Yesterday was the first ride of the season and I'd wondered what the initial feel of the tire would give. Wow. Talk about responsive and in every way. It took a few blocks to get used to being on the bike after 5mos of winter layoff. I rode up to the stoplight downtown and behind the first car waiting for the light change. People's stares were easily sensed while waiting. The light turned green and being in the big chainring all that was left to do was hammer and shift my way to the top gear. I was astounded at how quickly I reached 35mph. Next thing I had to do was catch my breath after that 3/4mi all out sprint.

With wet pavement due to mud puddles and snowbanks melting there was no urge to test the cornering or general "stickiness". This will have to wait another week here as the snow continues to melt.

These tires are nice. If I had a bike shop it would be one of my products.