MICHELIN TYRE POWER CUP 700x25C CLASSIC TS TLR

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We would have loved to rate the new Power Cup TLR 5 out of 5, but we have to subtract 0.2 points as the casing seems way too big for a 25-622 tire, and (even more important) the tread is far too small. The tread-to-casing ratio (percentage of the casing covered by the tread) comes in at just 35.2% (GP 5000 S TR = 42.2%), the lowest tread cover of all road bike tires that we've had on the test bench. 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.

NOTE: As of 2021, we've improved the puncture resistance tests and now provide 'Total Puncture Score' as the main puncture resistance indicator. The granting of a best price is not combinable with other promotions (e.g. "free articles) from Bike-Discount. The best way to do this is to invest in a bicycle tyre pump with a pressure gauge. When inflating your tyres, this pump will display the current air pressure either in Bars or PSI (Pounds per Square Inch). MICHELIN has a handy bike tyre pressure chart which allows you to swiftly convert PSI to Bar and vice versa. In addition, our bike tyre pressure chart offers further information on how to fine-tune your pressure according to your personal weight and the kind of cycling activity you are engaged in.from what i understand, this pattern of textured centre and smooth shoulder is typically not good aerodynamically either We then assessed how easy (or difficult) it was to mount a set of each tyre to rims and set them up tubeless. 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 main idea is that there is simply a balance to strike when pumping up bicycle tyres. And to help you with this, MICHELIN provides a range of recommended tyre pressures for all tyre models. 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.

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. 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. But where a high TPI tyre will be used over rougher terrain, a slight drop in pressure – always within the recommended levels – may help to reduce the risk of a puncture.

Rolling efficiency

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. Our lab testing took place at the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub, where we used its bicycle-specific rolling resistance rig to determine how efficient each tyre is. All else being equal, a tyre which produces less rolling resistance will enable you to ride faster for the same effort. 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.

Der Michelin hat subjektiv ähnlichen, extrem niedrigen Rollwiderstand wie der Conti, was für Michelin ein enormer Fortschritt ist. Der Reifen ist sehr schnell. The Road Bike section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. 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. Our tests show that the Michelin Power Cup is one of the strongest performing tires when it comes to the traditional tube-type (clincher) tires. We put it on equal footing with the Continental Grand Prix 5000 ( read our review) as it's a little bit slower rolling but shows nearly perfect performance in our wet grip test. When deciding between the Power Cup or Grand Prix 5000, it will be up to the individual to decide if they prefer the slightly lower rolling resistance or the better wet grip. Not only have I had tested these tyres myself over several months, they have also been the tyre of choice for my race team ( Hutchinson-BrotherUK) this season, so together we have really put them through their paces! Michelin Powercup – SpeedMichelin has launched its new MICHELIN POWER CUP range of premium road bicycle tyres. Designed for road cyclists looking for the ultimate performance, this new range offers something for everyone – from riders racing in the Grand Tours, to enthusiastic amateurs who just want the optimum performance during their rides.