MICHELIN TYRE POWER CUP 700x25C CLASSIC TS TLR

Product Information

That recommendation is based on the narrowness of the tread relative to the casing, and the possibility that you might be off the tread if you're leaned way over in a hard corner. Seems more of a crit-racing or kamikaze road bike descending issue than a triathlon leg issue. 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. Puncture Force Sharp Needle: Pre-2021, this score was known as 'Puncture Resistance'. On some tires with weakly bonded casing wires, the sharp needle can split the casing wires resulting in a lower score. 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. 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.

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. ValueInterestingly, 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).

Der Michelin hat subjektiv ähnlichen, extrem niedrigen Rollwiderstand wie der Conti, was für Michelin ein enormer Fortschritt ist. Der Reifen ist sehr schnell. If you're still on 15 or 17 mm rims, we definitely recommend the Power Cup TLR over the Grand Prix 5000 S TR. I only see results for the clincher + standard weight butyl tube in the BikeRadar link. Let's see results for the tubeless version... I don't know where you race crust but here in the northeast your puncture probability with corsa speed is probably >50% per race. I love them, but only for TTsAlthough 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. TPI stands for “Threads Per Inch”. In precise terms, this means the number of threads in the structure of the tyre’s rubber compound for every inch of its construction. It’s easy to get TPI and PSI confused, but just remember: TPI is related to the density of the tough cords in the tyre's casing – it’s not in any way related to bike tyre pressure. For example, for road use, a tyre with a 120 TPI carcass will be lighter, softer and more mobile than tyres with a lower value, because the threads are thinner, just like the carcass. That's a good thing for cyclists to bear in mind if they are looking for tyres to race on which they will pump up to a high pressure to obtain maximum speeds. 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. Meanwhile Competition Line has the Power Cup and Power Cup TLR tyres – TLR for tubeless ready. Michelin have created new tread compounds to improve speed, rolling efficiency and cornering grip. These compounds have come from Michelin’s experience in the world of MotoGP. Michelin Power Cup Tubular Michelin Power Cup Tubular 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.

The Michelin Power Cup TLR tyre is Michelin’s answer to the likes of the Continental GP5000 S TR and Schwalbe Pro One TLE, and many other high-end road bike tyres besides.

How We Test Bicycle Tires

Fährt sich traumhaft, hat aber einen großen und einem weiteren Nachteil, die leider zur Abwertung führen müssen. The Power Cup TLR tyre is said to be inspired by MotoGP motorbike tyre technology, featuring a derivative of Michelin’s Gum X compound. This is claimed to offer low rolling resistance in dry conditions, but deliver good grip in the wet. The Power Cup is the latest addition to Michelin's road bike tire lineup. With the Power Cup, Michelin goes head-on with the Continental Grand Prix 5000 series that's been the "gold standard" in road bike tires for the past few years. The Power Cup is available in a traditional "clincher" tube-type version, a tubeless-ready (TLR) version, and a tubular version for those that still prefer tubular tires.