Michelin Power Comp: The New Kid On The Podium
 

I'm not one of the bikesnobs as spoken of in the recent thread....and truthfully, I wouldnt care if I was. HOWEVER, I am a SPEED snob. And here is my next tireset from my favorite brand. Cant wait to pry them on. :lol:

First Look: Michelin Power Tires | Bicycling

Good grief, those tires are a fifth the weight of my Michelin Protek Cross Max 700x40's. If I had the right bike I'd try 'em. Not much point on a 30+ lb comfy hybrid.

Huge difference, though. You could go with one of the other types and still reap the weight and rolling improvements no matter the weight of the bike. I currently run Michelin Krylion Carbon 23's. I had been using the insanely heavy Bontrager B 25's for 3 seasons when the krylion had been ranked very high in rolling performance and weight savings (235g). I bought a set of the smaller 23's. The weight savings was about 100g per tire plus the much more agile rolling performance. This was on a lighter bike (22lb'ish) Trek 460 racer. The difference was stunning. I immediately was quicker on all my courses.

You would feel the difference on a heavier bike, I'm confident of that.

Just when I settled on the Pro4 Endurance tires. :notamused:

Well duh! You found something you like.OF COURSE they’re going to stop making them! :troll:

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So typical. I have at least 2 more seasons on these fun little Krylions. I was looking at the Pro4 and saw this posted on the roadie forum. Glad I saw it. No doubts on my next set, just a question of when.

You are a complete failure as a snob if your answer to when is anything but ASAP. No hesitation!

As Yoda said, "There is no try, just do!"

I am cleared of all and any allegations. :lol:

The new Power series will hit the market this month. I'm guessing the Competition tire will retail near 75$US. This wont be cheap.

I'd be interested in learning more about these tires: Compound, layering, flat protection (on the Power Comp) and tpi. My IRC Paperlite Plus (23's) are 155g, and I know that at one time, recently (don't know if they still do), IRC used rice bran (RBCC) in their compound for less rolling resistance.
Grab yourself a set of those Power Comps, Olds.

I'll get a peek at the prices in a few weeks from what they said. I have a feeling they will have equally sporty prices.