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xmessenger
a Date Reviewed: May 6, 2012
Strengths: WEIGHT, roundness, smooth rolling.Weaknesses: Kinda hard to find.Bottom Line: OK, this is after having gone on just one ride with them having previously used Serfas Seca and Gatorskins. This is for the 1.1" advanced model which can be had for a decent price online. Michelin recommends some really low air pressure for my weight at 155lbs. Something like 60-70psi on a 1.1" tire is a no no for me and I was a bit surprised at a recommended max of only 87psi when my Serfas Seca 1.25" could go 100psi and the Gatorskins higher yet.I pumped them up to 85psi and went for a ride here in Victoria BC on mostly dry paved roads, some in bad condition , also some hardpack cycling trails. There was a noticable differance right away. they just rolled smoother. I was riding an extra gear many times due to these tires which is exceptional in my opinion. Going up hills out of the saddle, my wheels felt more responsive and less energy absorbing. Ditto for short hard sprints-instant response. So I am very pleased but I should be as these are Michelins fastest 26" tires. My only beef was putting the tires on-think Gatorskin...very difficult. Obviously ,I cannot give these 5 yet because this is a one ride impression so durability and puncture resistance has not been established but frankly I dont expect too much from a 200gr tire. As for punctures I think it has more to do with luck because glass and metal will penetrate ANY tire.
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Sebastian
a Weekend Warrior
from ArgentinaDate Reviewed: January 8, 2012
Strengths: Silent.Surprisingly smooth ride for 90 psi(1.4 model).Really fast , as a reference almost as fast as the specialized turbo pro(and this one is of the best available in slick tires, at 125 psi).The rubber seems quite strong, no marks, cuts,etc.
Very well balanced (no movement of the bike when turned upside down and wheel spinning).Its very grippy.Weaknesses: Till now, noneBottom Line: Compared to the Continental Sport contact 1.6, the Wild runner is considerably faster,much more smoother and grippier.The continental was unbalanced.Four of them.The bike upsidedown balanced, may be this has an effect on rolling resistance at high speeds.
The Turbo Pro is better, but the ride is very uncomfortable.The knuckle are in pain with these in a pitted surface.The wild runners are at home with pitted surfaces.
So it seems the Michelin wild runner is quite good in everything.The only thing that remains to chech is punture resistance.
This review is dedicated to all the Speedy Gonzales out there!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Specialized turbo pro.Continental sport contact 1.6
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20tooth
a Weekend Warrior
from Wellington, New ZealandDate Reviewed: December 21, 2011
Strengths: Cheap, tough, wearing well, relatively lightWeaknesses: very tight on the rim (Sun Rhyno lite). It requires steel tire irons to get them off and on.Bottom Line: Compared to the Kenda's these are much better tires. They just do the job, and you forget about them. I'm a mountain biker and I'm picky about my knobby tires, but not so much about road tires.
The Kenda's were constantly flatting on me due to broken glass and broken mussel shells on the side of the road (New Zealand is notorious for this). Looking closely at the Kenda's you could see the tire was slashed and punctured in dozens of places on each tire. So far I haven't had a single puncture in over three months of daily commutes (30 km) on these tires and I don't see any cuts in the rubber. That seems pretty good in comparison. The Kenda's also wore out very quickly, but these are doing much better. The grip is roughly the same, not bad for a slick.
I got these for $19 NZ each, which is a good price and I'm very happy so far. They're also pretty light for a wire bead tire, which helps over a long commute.
Overall a very good slick for a 26" mtb rim.
Favorite Trail: The Ridgeline
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: torpedo7.co.nz
Similar Products Used: Kenda Kwest tires
Bike Setup: 1997 Kona Explosif hardtail, somehow still running after countless miles and broken components
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