Michelin Power Comp: The New Kid On The Podium
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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.
First Look: Michelin Power Tires | Bicycling
First Look: Michelin Power Tires | Bicycling
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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.
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You would feel the difference on a heavier bike, I'm confident of that.
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Just when I settled on the Pro4 Endurance tires.
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As Yoda said, "There is no try, just do!"
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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.
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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.
Grab yourself a set of those Power Comps, Olds.
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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.
Grab yourself a set of those Power Comps, Olds.
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