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 On: 2007-05-15
I recently purchased these a month ago to replace the stock Bontrager Connections on my Trek 4300. Ive also added an Xtracycle FreeRadical 26"- Better than a Trailer!. The ride is much more smooth, quiet, and fast as a result. I ride on alleys, streets, parking lots, gravel paths, and on sidewalks. I ride about 5+ miles a day currently doing chores and traveling to various place around town. In addition to my own weight (about 170 lbs), Ive carried up to 150 - 175 pounds of extra weight on the Xtracycle (kids, groceries, water softner salt, etc.) and frequently carry 50 to 100 pounds of extra weight. So far, no puntures or problems with the performance of these tires. Being a safety conscious biker, I like the reflective striping on the sidewalls. I rate them at 4 stars simply because Ive only had them for one month.
 On: 2006-11-14
They handle, they wear like iron, and flats are gone(: What more can you as? Well, OK, so theyre not free(:
On: 2005-10-06
I switched to these from my Continental semi-slicks after numerous punctures and a few near wipeouts on wet corners. The Continentals do not grip the road well enough when theres just a thin layer of water and Ive had too many punctures.
The Michelins, on the other hand, have proven to be plenty sticky and keep the rubber side firmly down.
Puncture resistance has been great too, thanks to the protective liner. I dont think its actually Kevlar (as many other brands/models have) but its been fine for the last 1,000 miles.
They have a very stiff bead and are a little tough to seat into tubeless-ready rims (Mavic Crosslands) but a little liquid soap wiped onto the bead really helps.
The added bonus of a reflective sidewall is that you end up presenting two huge, lighted hoops to cars getting ready to T-bone you at night :) [but officer, I didnt see him]
Great buy, you wont regret it.
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