Maxxis Courchevel

Price Paid:  $59.00 at biketiresdirect

Favorite Ride:
Broome County Tour of Flanders

Bike Setup:
Pedal Force RS
Ultegra componentry

Summary:
At first I loved these tires. They seemed to have to suppleness of the Conti 4000 but with the bulletproof toughness of the Vredestein tires. I was all set to make these my tire of choice. However this past week I had a big bulge form on my rear tire. When I looked at the inside it seemed like the threads were seperating from the inside. Very disappointing. But I wonder if they overrated the pressure rating at 130 PSI. It might be better if you run these at 120 PSI.

Strengths:
Great Ride. Resistance to flats.

Weaknesses:
Develops Bulges. Believe there some real safety issues with this tire.

Similar Products Used:
Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp
Conti 4000

Price Paid:  $45.00 at e-bay

Favorite Ride:
everywhere

Bike Setup:
Argon18 w/ Dura ace

Summary:
DO NOT BUY THESE TIRES.....The inner cords broke causing the tire to go out of shape after only one month of riding.

Strengths:
None, they are junk

Weaknesses:
Bad constuction

Similar Products Used:
Continental 4000 ( the best)

Price Paid:  $80.00

Summary:
was not happy at all with these tires.Both tires has tread seperation problems.Do not waste you money on these tires.

Strengths:
none

Weaknesses:
poor traction,tread seperation.

Similar Products Used:
vittorio evo cx-fab tire
michelin pro 2 race good tire
conti 4000s great choice for the $$$

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Direct from Maxxis

Bike Setup:
Cannondale R2000
Ultegra/Dura Ace
Ksyrium SL

Summary:
Do Not Buy - Use if free!
Our team had a sponsorship for 3 years and received the Maxxis Courchevel for free. I've ridden/raced on 15 or so of these tires produced at different times. It's a consistent problem over 3 years that the black center tread separates from the grey tread. This almost always happens before the tire is worn. I've even had these tires tear on the inside and buldge out which rarely happens with my other tires if at all. Maxxis makes OTHER great tires but not these. Please, stay away as there are better tires out there. If you get them for free, use them but make sure and consistently check for separation or you may not be racing for a while.

Strengths:
Decent grip on fresh tires

Weaknesses:
Tread seperation
Cost/Lifespan
Bulging

Similar Products Used:
Michelin (almost entire line since 2000)
Continental (most GP's & Gator Skins)
Hutchinson (medium range)
Specialized (Armadillo, Mondo series)
Maxxis (Refuse)
Vredestein
Vittoria

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Direct

Favorite Ride:
Longer the better

Summary:
I've used these tires only because they are a team sponsor. After several blow outs due to thread separation I will begin buying my own instead of using these garbage tires. I have had two of them blow out from thread separation just this month with only 50 miles on one of the tires. Avoid these tires at all costs. They are an accident waiting to happen.

Strengths:
Sticky.

Weaknesses:
Fragile and not very long lasting. I know they are racing tires but they should last a tad longer than 50 miles.

Similar Products Used:
Various other Maxxis tires. Bontrager tires.