The Michelin XCR Dry² is a new tire designed for dry, fast trails. Its knob pattern is optimized for outstanding traction both in a straight line and in cornering. But with a relatively low knob height, the XCR Dry² is built for speed and minimal rolling resistance performance. This state-ofthe- art tire is also the lightest in the Michelin EXPERT range.
Submitted by
bruce9494
a Cross Country Rider
from Charlottetown, PEI , Canada Date Reviewed: August 23, 2009
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
web
Strengths:
Great traction
Weaknesses:
Side walls are weak too weak but i keep buying these as i like the handling
Similar Products Used:
bontrager
Bike Setup:
Giant Anthem Advanced , 3 wheel set - XTR w/ xcr DRY2 -Mavic w/ xcr AT - Bontrager race XXX lite w/ xcr Mud
Bottom Line:
something has to be done to improve the side wall but the tire is still the best i have found yet
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Submitted by
brills11
a Cross Country Rider
from Brighon, MI Date Reviewed: October 4, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
from a friend
Strengths:
Very Fast. Low resistance. Hook up great on dry trail. Very good on loose trail once you get used to them. Rail great if you throw them into the corner.
Weaknesses:
A little "squirrly" on the roots and climbing grip is sporadic unless you have momentum and keep the power on.
Similar Products Used:
mavic crossmark ust, specialized fast track
Bottom Line:
Super fast and fun if you want to hit it hard and don't mind an occasional close call. No flats and minimal air loss so far. Back tire wearing quickly but it's worth it.
For the right conditions, the best tire I've used. I love em!
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Submitted by
CE750
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix Date Reviewed: June 14, 2008
Favorite Trail:
All of them
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Extremely light weight, yet relatively strong. Look very nice with the two color tread. VERY low rolling resistance.
Weaknesses:
Pricy at $50+ a piece
Similar Products Used:
Hutchinson Python
Bike Setup:
Moots cinco, no expense spared build
Bottom Line:
I wanted a tyre that matched my more urban and dry compact trail riding preference and this fit the bill. I weight 210lbs and thus far these tyres have held up very well. They wear a bit faster than normal, but this is because the higher grip racing tread compound is softer on the XCR vs the XC variant. The problem is that if you're UST, as I am, you have but only once choice.. the XCR.
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Submitted by
Joe Stefano
a Cross Country Rider
from Maine Date Reviewed: July 10, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Red Jersey Cyclery
Strengths:
good traction in most conditions; decent weight
Weaknesses:
if used for what they are made for there are no weaknesses. They are bad on wet roots. Hard to mount on some rims.
Similar Products Used:
pythons
Bike Setup:
kona kula, basically stock
Bottom Line:
Its a good tire for dry trails especially but I have had good luck on moderately muddy trails aswell. They are fast rolling and work well for xc racing/riding.
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Submitted by
matt spak
a Racer
from midland, ontario, canada Date Reviewed: June 27, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Georgain Cycle
Strengths:
Fast, low rolling resistence, Great hook up on soft trails
Weaknesses:
Sketcky whe it get wet.
Bike Setup:
Giant NRS1, Mavic CrossMax XL, Sram x9
Bottom Line:
A great tire for dry course racing.
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Submitted by
Steve Radle
a Cross Country Rider
from Pleasant Grove Date Reviewed: June 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
157
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
bought with bike
Strengths:
Light weight. Never got a flat. Corners well. Rolls super fast.
Weaknesses:
Wears out way too quickly, not a good climber.
Similar Products Used:
Hutchison Python, Panaracer Fire XC Pro. These are my first tubeless tires.
Bike Setup:
Salsa Caballero Mavic XC Max Lite wheels
Bottom Line:
Put em on your race wheels if you got them. If you use them to train with, you'll have bald tires by race day.
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Submitted by
James
a Cross Country Rider
from WA, USA Date Reviewed: May 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:
State Patrol
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Scott's Cycles
Strengths:
Excellent traction in the dry dirt conditions, low rolling resistance, and thorn puncture resistant
Weaknesses:
Not the best for climbing over rocks/roots as the knobs are low and not positioned to grip obstacles
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire XC
Bike Setup:
Giant Xtc hardtail
Bottom Line:
I love these tires! I wouldn't ride them back in the eastern US with the woods and wet. But here in the dry climate they are great. Added bonus is that once I switched to UST and added Stan's no flat I have had only one flat tire - and there are tons of thorns here.
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Submitted by
Derrell Oliver
a Cross Country Rider
from GA Date Reviewed: April 20, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Fort Yargo
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Grip, ease of mounting, holds air as good as a regular tire/tube setup, looks.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Hutchinson Python & scorpion.
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dakar Pro, mavic crossroc, Fox Talas fork, Full XT.
Bottom Line:
This is one of the best tires I have ridden, excellent grip, rolls fast, grips roots very well & sticks to dry trails like you were on asphalt!
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