MICHELIN TYRE POWER CUP 700x25C CLASSIC TS TLR

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Although they come in very close, the 28 mm version of the Michelin Power Cup TLR edges out the 25 mm version ( read our review) in most of our tests, making it an even stronger performer when compared to competing tires. We see a slightly lower rolling resistance, slightly better puncture resistance of both the tread and sidewall, and slightly better wet grip in both the center and edge tests. The usage, the terrain you ride on, and the weather conditions are also parameters taken into account for the ideal pressure. Remember, if required, we advise you to consult the MICHELIN bicycle tyre pressure chart to convert these figures to PSI. If you find an item at a lower price with another commercial internet retailer, you will receive it from us at the same price, provided the conditions listed in the link are met. The Power Cup can be considered a versatile "all-round" road bike tire that can be used for racing, training, and everything in between. The main competitor in the all-round category is the well-known Continental Grand Prix 5000 ( read our review), that's been around since 2018. When looking at Michelin's road bike tire lineup, the Power Cup replaces both the Power Competition and the Power Road as the Power Cup is quite a step up and outperforms both the Power Competition and Power Road. Interestingly, Michelin has been comparatively slow on the tubeless uptake – this is currently the brand’s only tubeless option for road use (although given the growing presence of all-season tubeless road tyres, I wonder if that might change soon).

The performance of the Michelin Power Cup TLR is incredibly strong in almost all of our tests. When compared to its main target: the Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR ( read our review), the Power Cup TLR is on par in the rolling resistance tests, performs 15% better in the tread puncture test, and also offers an 8% increase in our wet grip tests. For the record, I ran these 5psi lower than my usual 85psi, and they actually measured 30.4mm on my 19.5mm ID rims. I was happy with the slight extra compliance at 80psi, and they didn't feel any slower rolling either. Value Both cyclists and bike engineers can make slight adjustments to the bike tyre pressure to take account of the TPI rating of the tyres they are using. A slightly higher pressure for a lower TPI tyre may be appropriate for road use, where punctures are less common.

This new range of tyres from Michelin replaces their previous Power Competition and Power Road tyres. These tyres are aimed at racers and demanding riders. The Power Cup range is split into Racing and Competition Lines. The Competition Line has the Power Time Trial and Power Cup Tubular, which are top level and race specific tyres. When compared to the Power Cup TLR, which comes with a 4x120 TPI casing and a "Tubeless Shield" layer that runs from bead to bead, the tube-type Power Cup comes with a more traditional 3x120 TPI casing with an extra layer of "Aramid Shield" anti-puncture material under the center of the tread. The thing both tires have in common is the compound as they both use Michelin's latest "Gum-X" compound that shows very strong performance in our tests. The new range will be available in three versions: Tubular, which is part of the Racing Line, and Tubetype and Tubeless Ready (TLR) which are both part of the Competition Line. from what i understand, this pattern of textured centre and smooth shoulder is typically not good aerodynamically either

Fährt sich traumhaft, hat aber einen großen und einem weiteren Nachteil, die leider zur Abwertung führen müssen.

Goodyear Eagle Tubeless Ready tyre

Edit: Just noticed the recommendation for mounting this on rims with 15 - 17 mm inner width...which makes this not suitable for me anyway. The granting of a best price is not combinable with other promotions (e.g. "free articles) from Bike-Discount. Rolling efficiency: Speed and comfort thanks to tubeless-ready technology. Speed and efficiency inspired by MotoGPTM technology The Power Cup TLR tyre is said to be inspired by MotoGP motorbike tyre technology, featuring a derivative of Michelin’s Gum X compound. Michelin has some pretty big claims to make about the speed of the Power Cup range, but again they're easy to believe. Personally, I think these offer a really useful blend of strength and performance, and I'll happily take the reasonable if not outstanding suppleness as a compromise.