Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire

Price Paid:  $57.00 at MEC

Favorite Ride:
Anywhere paved

Summary:
For the duration of 2500 miles, I have been through 3 Krylions; they simply aren't resistant enough to cuts and prone to punctures.
Going back to gatorskins, much less road feel, but i've never punctured with them, not once.

Strengths:
Good price, good road feel.

Weaknesses:
Prone to puncturing despite their claims.

Price Paid:  $49.00 at Performance

Favorite Ride:
Any

Bike Setup:
Cinelli Xperience 2008
Mavic Aksium wheels

Summary:
I've put almost 2000 miles on these Krylions over the past 6 months, and have had no flats. Terrain I've been on ranges from smooth pavement, harsh pavement, and hard gravel for several miles - a good range. The pavement I ride on mostly has moderate to significant debris - pebbles to glass; the Krylions just pop them out from underneath to the side - occasionally banging the cars to my left side.

Strengths:
Definitely puncture resistant, easily the best I've tried for this particular quality. Wears well, no cuts or other deformities. Very resilient - love hearing the popping sound of pebbles being shot from underneath. Perfect training tires.

Weaknesses:
Heavier than other tires, maybe not the best for racing. That said, I've seen fellow racers waylaid on the roadside fixing their flats as I lug past.

Similar Products Used:
Michelin Lithion used previously

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Price Paid:  $45.00 at Performance

Favorite Ride:
Sandia Crest

Bike Setup:
Speicalized Roubaix Comp

Summary:
These tires are very poor. Within the first 100 miles of owning these tires I experienced 8 flats. Cause of flats was due to goathead stickers and misc road debris. These tires are the only product that I have ever returned to the dealer for poor quality - hats off to Performance they were great in honoring their 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Strengths:
nada/none

Weaknesses:
Terrible flat protection. These tires punture extremely well.

Similar Products Used:
Conti grand prix 4000, Vredestein fortezza, Mich Pro

Price Paid:  $40.00

Favorite Ride:
Easton-Weston Loop

Summary:
I ride in an area with several poor roads. If they are not paved with gravel/oil compound, they are strewn with pot holes. The Krylions have handled these conditions extremely well. No cuts, no flats and they have a supple, smooth ride. Other tires have not been able to take the beating but these have come through.

Strengths:
Supple Ride, Strong, Look good, Price.

Weaknesses:
A bit on the heavy side.

Similar Products Used:
Hutchinson Carbon Comps, Hutchinson Golds, Kenda Kalientes.

Price Paid:  $40.00 at REI

Bike Setup:
BMC SSX, Campagnolo, Campagnolo Vento wheels

Summary:
LOVE this tire! It's only 15g heavier than the Pro2Race, but waaaay more durable. I've commuted with this for the last year and have only had one flat- a 1 1/2 inch nail that would've taken out a car tire. Other than that, it's been awesome. I'm tempted to try Vittoria's Open Paves, but I'm not sure it's worth the extra money.

Strengths:
-DURABLE
-Reasonable weight
-Inexpensive

Weaknesses:
-none really

Similar Products Used:
Michelin Pro2Race, Vittoria Diamante Pro, Diamante Pro Light, Performance Kevlar

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