Michelin Pro 2 Race Folding Tyre

Advantages: Light weight, durable well made tyres
Disadvantages: A little pricey

...After finding a set of these on Ebay for half the RRP, I patiently waited for them to arrive, and I was eager to see just how good these tyres were. On my previous experiences with Michelin tyres, I have always liked the stability and grip that was offered with their Downhill range of tyres, and was unsure what to expect with these lighter weight, more Cross Country orientated models. Once they arrived the first thing I noticed was how light the tyres were, probably due to the Kevlar folding beading and tough, but not overbuilt construction of the casing. One of my worries were that they would have skinny sidewalls like other lightweight tyres, but these have thicker than normal sidewalls giving added stability whilst still retaining a light weight. The tyres have a deep tread pattern that is flexible and helps the tyre clear mud... Read review

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Advantages: Fast, light, exceptional cornering,
Disadvantages: Expensive, not the easiest tyres to fit

...Please bear in mind that since these are sold as out and out racing tyres that is exactly how I review them, if you want to ride to work every day in the wet or ride round the world and get 10000 miles out of a pair then look elsewhere! The tyres come in several different colour versions and 20,23 & 25mm widths. (The 25mm are hard to come by) The different colours all having one compound in the center of the tyre for less rolling resistance and another on the edges that is softer for better cornering. I ride the 23mm width for training & racing and find them perfectly comfortable. They have a fairly low maximun PSI of 110, being on the low side probably adds to the comfort factor but check the pressure regulary so you don't run them too low. Being that I'm 6'1" tall and weigh 175 pounds you'll only need the 25mm tyres for Paris... Read review

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Advantages: Grip well in all conditions, durable, roll well
Disadvantages: None I can think of

...I live and ride in South Wales. The man made trais around Afan Argoed and Glyncorrwg, plus all the natural stuff in between, is where you'll most likely find me on my bike. It's wet down here in Wales, but thankfully, there's not much clay, so that really sticky mud you get in some parts of the country isn't too much of a problem down here. I'd experimented with many different types of tyre, before stumbling across these. I'd been riding Tioga 1.9's and going to the Panaracer 2.1's was a breath of fresh air. The increased grip, especially on the front, was amazing, and the rear tyre gripped like a mountain goat. Just make sure you put them on the right way around (follow the arrows on the side wall). As a tyre that can be used all year round, these are hard to beat. They grip well on the rocky bits, dig in on muddy climbs, and cope... Read review

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