Originally Posted by
Big M
I got the Michelin Cyclocross Jets in 700x30 (which ends up being way wider once mounted...more like 34c or 35c). Coming from the stock Kenda Kwick's, I wanted smoother rolling resistance without sacrificing too much singletrack capability. It definitely feels easier to maintain speed on pavement, but haven't gotten out to the singletrack yet. Will let you know.
FWIW, these are generally considered too soft for pavement (wear out fast), and better suited for off-road use. Whatever. I got a good deal on them, and will conduct my own testing on the matter.
Update...still haven't gotten a chance to go offroad.
But in other news, I had a blowout on Saturday. The tube burst to shreds, so it wasn't a puncture. I filled it to max (~70psi) on Thursday, when it was considerably cooler. Saturday was maybe 15 degrees hotter, and at high noon, I got about 2.5 miles before the explosion.
What sucks is that, in the 10-15 feet it took me to roll to a stop, the rim cut right through the sidewall of the tire.
So, one down, one to go. I swapped the better of my old Kenda Kwick's back on and will leave it be for the foreseeable future. Can't blame the Michelins for the blowout, but I was disappointed how easily it cut through the sidewall.