Hutchinson Carbon Comp USPS Team Issue

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Denali Cycles

Favorite Ride:
Anywhere without rain

Bike Setup:
1999 Jamis Comet, Ultegra component group, Rolf Vector comp wheelset.

Summary:
Bought two days before a 60 mile charity ride. Used without any problems.

Strengths:
Had Hutchinsons as OEM tires when I got my bike in 2000. They were very flat prone, so I was hesitant about the brand in general. These tires are very fast and reliable so far.

Weaknesses:
Wish they had a higher PSI limit (140 would be great)

Similar Products Used:
Michelin Axial Pros 700x23s, Panaracer Pasela 700x28s.

Price Paid:  $60.00 at performancebike.com

Favorite Ride:
Goon

Summary:
Took these on one training ride to get a feel for them prior to racing and will never ride them again. I took a smooth (no sand) fast corner at approx. 15 mph (very slow for the corner) and hit the ground so fast i didn't realize i had fallen. I might as well have been on just my rims these tires have so little grip.

Strengths:
look cool

Weaknesses:
ZERO grip
Cut easy

Similar Products Used:
Pro Race
Pro Light

Price Paid:  $0.00

Bike Setup:
Klein Quantum Race, Ksyriums

Summary:
Tried that tire on my rear wheel, looks good, is light, good grip and I had no flats after using it for 2000 km; but they seem to wear very fast, I have cuts all over; I would recommend it as a racing tire, for training only if you are willing to change them a few times per season

Strengths:
grip, look, no flats so far

Weaknesses:
wear quickly, expensive

Similar Products Used:
Conti GP3000, Michelin Axial Pro