Price Paid:
$15.00
at Independent Tandem B Favorite Ride:
MI Musketawa Trail Bike Setup:
Three Peugeots: (a) a tourer (Cro-Moly) and (b) two racers (Reynolds). Rims: Mavic, Hubs: Campagnolo Record (old 40 hole Record on rear) and Athena, Spokes: DT Stainless double butt 14/16, BB: Campagnolo AC-H, Headsets: Stronglight, Brakes: Campagnolo Record on rear, Mavic on front, Chain wheel: Campagnolo Record. Summary:
I use Michelin Tyres for four compelling reasons: They outstick, outperform, outlast, and outwear every cycle tire made. They are unquestionably the best engineered tyres in the world. I routinely run 5K to 6K kilometres on the Tracers which are used as trainers. Strengths:
Grip. Strong sturdy casings. Wear resistance. Puncture resistance. Very precise roundness. Weaknesses:
Michelin concentrates on smallish tyres of 23 mm and less. At my weight of 110 kg, this is a distinct disadvantage. 23-25 mm on the front tyre is fine for someone of my taille because there is no problem with the front tyres. I always use Michelin of one type or another on the front. But if i am to avoid flats i must go to at least 28 mm on the rear. And as for 28 mm tyres, Michelin leaves us "clydesdale types" out in the cold with the result of forcing us to go to another brand tyre on the rear. In my own case that is generally the Panaracer Panacela. I wish that Michelin would market a good 28-32 mm training tyre. Similar Products Used:
Vittoria, Vredestein, Panaracer, Raleigh, IRC, Specialized, Avocet (you name it!)
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