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Knight20
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 28, 2011
Strengths: Long lasting tire, 12,800 km, 8,000 miles.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: I just wore out my first Michelin carbon tire on the rear wheel after 12,800 km or 8,000 miles. I would say my relatively light weight (155 lbs) contributed somewhat to that longevity. Very impressive nevertheless. I experienced the odd puncture over that distance, but it is to be expected with sharp FOD along the roads. My spare carbon tire, also bought for $5, is now on the bike and I just ordered two more tires.
Favorite Ride: Comox Valley, BC
Price Paid:
$5.00
Purchased At: Anchorage, AK
Similar Products Used: Continental GP 3000
Bike Setup: Giant OCR1 (2003), Shimano 105
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A.K.
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: August 13, 2011
Strengths: Indestructible, rode 5000+ miles on these with no punctures from penetrating objects. Had two flats on the rear wheel from hitting potholes at speed, no tire could prevent that. Seriously, this is excellent, also some of that riding was on uneven rural roads.Weaknesses: None, best all-around road tire everBottom Line: Awesome tires, almost as fast as Pro 2 Race, and more durable. I train on these and I have raced crit on them as well
Similar Products Used: Michelin Ironman, Michelin Pro Race
Bike Setup: Cervelo road bike with 700x23C Easton aero wheels
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meeshu
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 10, 2011
Strengths: Relatively cheap.Weaknesses: Not particularly durable. Not very cut and puncture resistant. Not as quick rolling as I expected.Bottom Line: Used these 700 x 25c size tires on and off over a period of about two years.
I'm a heavy rider at ~ 200 lbs. The local roads are mostly chip sealed with a fair amount of debris (stones, glass, metal etc.).
Because of my weight and relatively poor road conditions, I wanted a tire that was durable, puncture resistant, and quick rolling. The Krylion Carbon's seemed to be the ideal tire choice according to specifications and various reviews.
After riding only 200 miles or so, there is noticeable wear on the treads. There are numerous nicks and cuts in the treads. One tire has a cracked sidewall. These tires have received around five punctures (mostly due to small glass stuck in the tread). And they did not roll quickly compared to other tires such as the Gatorskins.
These Krylion tires were found to be a disappointment. It is unlikely I'll be purchasing more of these tires.
The Gatorskins (which are more puncture resistant)will be used instead in the meantime until I find a tire that provides similar or better puncture resistant and rolls faster than the Gatorskin tires.
Similar Products Used: Continental Gatorskin.
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papillion
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: November 29, 2010
Strengths: noneWeaknesses: poorly made tireBottom Line: I must have gotten a factory defect, the sidewall split after 4 weeks of riding
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Jay222
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 28, 2009
Strengths: They roll great and are not to expensive for the amount of miles you get out of them. They can also be used to race on.Weaknesses: A little hard to mount the first time.Bottom Line: I have went through 3 to 4 sets of these tires with no issues. The last set I got about 2500 miles before I start getting a few flats. Highly recommend this tire.
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At: nashbar
Similar Products Used: Conti. Ultras , Bontrager race lite
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