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Fit4Life
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: July 17, 2011
Strengths: These are light weight. The colors match my bike. No struggles mounting tire.Weaknesses: The sidewall chafes and puntures easily. I got 3 flats in two rides with less than 1200 total miles on them. I want to spend my time riding, not replacing tubes. I doubt these tires would make it through the stresses of racing without flatting or completely blowing out a sidewall.Bottom Line: These tires came with a new set of wheels I bought from an LBS going out of business. I ride very clean roads. My Continental Utra Race did a very good job of deflecting small gravel. Michelin Lithions have a slightly better grip and as they go over small gravel, the gravel chafes and punctures the sidewall. Under perfect conditions as in track, I think the tires would go 2500 miles, but in the real world, you will be spending more time and money replacing tubes than if you had bought better quality tires in the first place.
I haven't tried other Michelin products. The Krilion is supposed to be very durable. Maybe I'll give Michelin another try.
Favorite Ride: Metric Centuries
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Continental Gatorskin (THE BEST)
Continental Ultra Race (THE BEST)
Vittoria Rubino Pro (ALSO JUNK)
Bike Setup: Aluminum frame, Carbon forks and seat stays. Ultegra components. Shimano WH-560 wheels.
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Justme
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: July 16, 2010
Strengths: Good wear, ride, durability, and cost. Fairly easy to mount with hands.Weaknesses: None so far.Bottom Line: I bought these tires after one that came on my bike new blew the sidewall before I could even get out on the bike. I went to the LBS and found Michelin had a two pack deal for $65, so I figured I give them a try. I have put over 1500 miles on my bike and have replaced only two tires. The first after 900 miles due to wear. The second I ran over a pile of razor blades somebody dropped on the ground while cleaning out their work truck two weeks after replacement. When the rear gets worn, I rotate them, putting the new tire on the front.
Handling and ride have been great, wear is as hoped, if not better. These tires are easy to mount by hand on my FSA wheel set and stay put. No problems at speed, in the wet or anything. Great allaround tires.
Favorite Ride: Any ride is a good ride!
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Incycle
Bike Setup: Cannondale Six13, FAS/Dura Ace
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arkj14
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: June 24, 2010
Strengths: Very fast for the price. Excellent durability, no flats in two years and never a scary moment!Weaknesses: None really, especially when you consider the price.Bottom Line: These replaced the dreadfully sluggish Zaffiro's that came on my bike when I saw them on a VERY cheap offer. I've had great experiences with Michelin tyres over the years and these have to be one of the best value for money tyres you can buy!
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$12.00
Purchased At: Decathlon
Similar Products Used: Vittoria Zaffiro, Kenda Kriterium, Michelin Krylion (the best), Gatorskins.
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Dick Wilson
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 19, 2010
Strengths: Good grip, supple rideWeaknesses: Difficult to installBottom Line: The tires have descent grip for 60 TPI tire. They are very difficult to install. I punctured two tubes trying to install them. My LBS even had a hard time. They said Michelin's were hard to install.
Favorite Ride: Local training ride
Price Paid:
$39.00
Purchased At: Motion Cycles, Indpl
Similar Products Used: Vittoria Zaffario
Bike Setup: 2009 Cannondale Synaspe
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Robadams56
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: April 26, 2010
Strengths: Ride, DurabilityWeaknesses: Hard to find in LBSBottom Line: The Lithions came as OEM equipment on my ride. Put over 2,000 miles on them with no flats but finally at about 2,500 I hit a pothole and blew out the rear. On inspection, there were several cuts and the tire had been worn. These are very good tires and ride/corner well. Replaced with the same tire and will continue to do so until I can no longer find them or decide on a different tire.
Favorite Ride: Bianchi 928 C2C
Similar Products Used: Vittoria Rubino
Bike Setup: Bianchi 928 C2C; Campy Chorus 10s, Campy Scirocco and Scirocco G3 Rims
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