Hutchinson Fusion Air Light

Price Paid:  $40.00 at PricePoint

Favorite Ride:
Red Loop Marquette Mnt, Michigan

Bike Setup:
2000 Giant TCR 2, full 105 with communting extras including Mavic Ksyrium Equips (fantastic wheels).

Summary:
This is a short lasting training tire and isn't worth the money. I had significant wear and two major puncture holes at about 2,500 miles. I put a Michelin Axial back on that had about 10,000 miles (now close to 11,000) and still is in decent shape with some threading showing on the sidewall. it'll get me through until I can buy a new tire.

Strengths:
Inexpensive

Weaknesses:
Weakly made for a training tire should be able to get atleast 4 - 5000 miles.

Similar Products Used:
Michelin Axial

Price Paid:  $0.00 at local shop

Favorite Ride:
little Liege

Summary:
These tires currently have over 1500 miles on them. There have been several rides this summer that have evolved into long dirt/graveled road slogs. No flats, no cuts, no problems. Combined with the AC 350 wheelset (which I've had great luck with contrary to other reeviewers-just pay attention to the rear wheel bearings for that first loosen up. It's not brain surgery ya know)I have a light, fast and reliable combination.

Strengths:
Great durability to this point. Nice ride with good road feel. Nice road hum that helps mute the AC freehub buzz.

Weaknesses:
what weaknesses?

Similar Products Used:
Pro Race
Tri Comps