KRYLION opinions?

Hell and High Water <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Quoted message said:

I currently have Michelin Carbon tires.

I've had very good luck with these tires, but I understand they are no
longer made.

Looking at the Michelin KRYLION tires.

Isn't this just the new name for the Michelin Carbon tires?

In rec.bicycles.tech Hell and High Water said:

I currently have Michelin Carbon tires.

I've had very good luck with these tires, but I understand they are no
longer made.

Looking at the Michelin KRYLION tires. How would these compare?

It is exactly the same tyre with a new name and a new colour option.

And it's definitely of the best training tyres out there. I feel that
the Continental GP 4000 is comparable in terms of rolling resistance and
longevity, but the Michelin probably has better traction on wet tarmac
due to its carbon black rubber compound.

If your roads are good, Michelin Pro2 Race is also perfectly good for
every-day riding. The rolling resistance is a bit lower, puncture
resistance still good, but you don't get the sime kind of mileage from
it compared to Krylion.

Antti

On Aug 29, 10:58 am, Hell and High Water <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I currently have Michelin Carbon tires.

I've had very good luck with these tires, but I understand they are no
longer made.

Looking at the Michelin KRYLION tires.

How would these compare?

Any opinions about them?

Also, what is a comparable tire (ride and wear) in other brands.

Thanks so much for any suggestions.

-Bob

There are some reviews of the Krylion Carbon here:

http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/wheels/tires-clincher/michelin/PRD_367054_2489crx.aspx

Smokey

Antti Salonen said:

And it's definitely of the best training tyres out there. I feel that
the Continental GP 4000 is comparable in terms of rolling resistance and
longevity, but the Michelin probably has better traction on wet tarmac
due to its carbon black rubber compound.

IWHT the carbon black gave it better longevity, not grip in the wet.
Everyone I know who's tried the GP4000 says they're great in the wet,
but cut up and wear out very quickly.

Quoted message said:

Hell and High Water <[email hidden]> wrote

Quoted message said:

I currently have Michelin Carbon tires.
I've had very good luck with these tires, but I understand they are no
longer made.
Looking at the Michelin KRYLION tires.

sally said:

Isn't this just the new name for the Michelin Carbon tires?

yes, with new color options. 'best value' Michelin in our opinion.
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