Michelin Krylion Carbon
 

like any other OP, i want the red tire...haha i currently have the gatorskins (wire bead) and they are a biatch to get on and off! So i was thinkin of switchin from 25c to 23c and from wire to folding...i came across the Michelin Krylion Carbon...so anyone using them? reviews?

They're friggin' awesome. I've been using them for a while (about 2200 miles) and they're the best tire I've ever used.

Why is it that nobody EVER spells it right on bikeforums? Its KRYLON people!

I've got about 550 miles on a pair....and they've been great.

What are you smoking?

http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/fr...=2092004115340

:rolleyes:really????:rolleyes:


http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/fr...115340&lang=EN

get a grip.

I really like the Michelin Carbons. They ride very well (quite like the Pro Race 2s) and I have only had two flats over the last three pairs I have used.

The Krylions kick ass. My coach insisted I switch after three flats with Ultra Gatorskins. I've never flatted or looked back since! I have no trouble installing 700x23 in the Krylions for what it is worth.

Sorry I'll take my meds now.

Yeah, quit sniffing the Krylon paint!;)

I do love these tires, but they are not invincible... I get about 2000 miles on a rear tire before they a) start to square off and b) get thin enough to start flatting. And I had one get a nice gash in the sidewall after only 30 miles. But they are fairly light, very strong, roll and corner well and very easy to get on and off.

not according to the michelin website :D

I already accepted my stupidity. Move on. Nothing to see.

Krylion Carbon is just great for most of road biking. I use it for commuting, training, semi-races. It's overall performance is good, it resists punctures and lasts long. Definitely the best package around.

I ride the races with Michelin Pro2 Race service pack which roll *very* smoothly and still have a great grip. They're not even close as durable as Krylion Carbon, though.

(I'm referring to 23mm, no experience on 25mm)

+1

Pro2's are a sweeter tire, but I've been impressed with the Krylion for everyday riding and overall durability.

great all around tire!

They're great training tires. Good puncture protection, lighter than gatorskins, and much easier to mount. I can usually mount these tires on DT rims with no tools. The small color stripes are nice and don't appear as dirty as the full-on colored tire. You'll be satisfied, trust me.

Oh, yeah and they ARE easier to mount than other tires I've used. Even the 23's went on without tools. One thing though: the tires are a bit wider than other tires of the same size. So the 25's are wider than 25's of other brands. I had a problem with this -- the 25' actually rubbed the side of the frame and I had to go to 23's even though 25's of a diff. brand worked fine.

let me guess. this is the first tire you've ever used.

Love mine, I ride the 23's and they are a piece of cake to put on or take off. I'm a larger guy and have not seen any squaring yet and have about 900 miles on them.

Krylon is for the SS/FG forum. Krylion is a good road tire for the Roadie forum.

Yeah, sure, you were trying to make a joke. We got it. ;)

I'm 215 lbs and ride crummy roads. Bought a set of Krylion Carbons back when the first came out. My last set went 3000 miles sans flat. Miles 3000-4000 I only had two flats. Just happily mounted a new set.

My only complaint about these tires is that somewhere around 1500-2000 miles they become sketchy on wet surfaces. I wouldn't want to downhill in the rain on worn Krylions.

These are a bargain at full MSRP in my opinion but you can usually find a hot deal at Biketiresdirect.com.

If you're still riding the crummy Bontragers that came with your Lemond, I think you'll find the Krylions to be the best thing to ever happen to your bike.

Michelin changed yellows between the Krylion Carbon and the Carbon, so now my front and rear are mismatched. :(

These are terrific high mileage training tires. Very flat and cut resistant. But they are not a racing tire. The rubber is hard and doesn't give much grip in corners. And as mentioned earlier, they require an attentive rider in the corners when the road is wet.

But for training, they may be the best tire I've ever used.

I've gotten around this by rolling with a Pro2Race on the front. I hardly ever get flats on the front tire, so it's worked well for me. I don't score any OCP points, but I got tired of replacing my rear tire after the 3rd time this spring. I ripped right through the casing each time. :mad:

I guess if you wanted to try a tire with some tread pattern, give the Vittoria Rubino Pro a try. I don't really like their mushy feeling, but they're cheaper than the Open Corsa EVO CX if you destroy them. I have the Open Corsa EVO CS on my track training wheels. They're more supple than the Michelins, but they feel spongy on the road.