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Michelin XCR mountain bike tire preview
Bike Magazine has published an exclusive insider’s view of Michelin’s test facility in North Carolina. The article, the first part in what presumably is a series, discusses Michelin’s R&D process, breaking down tire performance (from cars) in adverse conditions.
The article closes with a brief description of Michelin tire technology and a decent, if brief, writeup about two new Michelin tires: the XCR All Terrain (2.0 inch) and some All Mountain tires (2.2 inch).
I’ll state right here that I love Michelin tires; I run them on my main ‘trail’ bike and am always impressed by their performance. If only they weren’t so expensive (the article at Bike does touch on the cost of Michelin tires too).
1. Posted by Michelin XCR All Terrain tire review at Bike Magazine » The Biking Hub | 12:42 pm, 10 January 2006
[…] Back in June, Bike Magazine posted up a good story discussing the tire research and development process followed by Michelin. It’s now a few months later and there’s a follow up review of the Michelin XCR tire available online for your viewing pleasure. […]