Originally Posted by
BoSoxYacht
Both the Contis and Michelins will ride nicer, but unless you have much experience riding, you may not notice the difference.
This isn't a slam against you, but an observation about inexperience riders.
The one thing I definitely noticed with the Michelin's is a softer, more "grippy" ride. However, my experience -- and this was on Pro3s, not Pro4s -- is that it's much easier to pick up an embedded object with those than others. The reason people like GP4Ks is they're sort of a midpoint between the ride feel of a Michelin and the durability of a "tough" tire that has a harsher ride.