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Michelin Lithion2 Bike Tire - 700 x 23 / 25

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Michelin Lithion2 Bike Tire - 700 x 23 / 25

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The Michelin Lithion™2 tire offers the look, feel and performance of a true race tire at a price that's tough to beat.

2-tone, silica-based tread is designed for excellent grip and efficiency; twin texture tread is smooth in the center and herringbone on the shoulders
Overlapped, extra-supple 60 tpi casing is reinforced for a comfortable ride and enhanced puncture resistance

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Michelin Lithion2 Bike Tire - 700 x 23 / 25 Customer Reviews

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Michelin Lithion2 Bike Tire - 700 x 23 / 25

4.7

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

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Pros

Excellent grip (3)

Cons

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Oct

2012

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Decent tires

By huc

from Madison

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Excellent Grip
Soften Ride

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Michelin Lithion2 Bike Tire - 700 x 23 / 25:

With a mid-range tire tire you are going to make compromises. Pros: These tire absorb bumps well and grip really well Cons: they have just OK rolling resistance and given the amount of stretch they gained after the first mounting (and the first mounting was a pain!) I am not convinced on the durability/longevity of these tires.
Having said that at about 250 miles I am very pleased with my purchase (I went with the 25cm). I was looking for a tire that would maximize my ride with less concern about durability and rolling resistance. When I saw these on sale I knew that I should pull the trigger.
These tires aren't the best out there (see continental 4000s with black chili), but they are an excellent value, and may be what you're looking for.

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May

2012

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A Terrific Value

By Sierracanon

from Sacramento, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Excellent Grip
Good Cornering
Low Rolling Resistance
Puncture Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Climbing
Commuting
Serious Racing/Training

Comments about Michelin Lithion2 Bike Tire - 700 x 23 / 25:

When my pricey Vredestein tires started to wear through to the casing, it was time to buy some new tires. Looked around at something new, and decided to give these a try. At the same time I switched from a 23c width to a 25c.

Shortly after putting them on, I did a 330 mile charity ride, and experienced no issues at all in four days. Love the feel of them, especially going over old crummy railroad tracks and Roubaix worthy roads. In combination with puncture liners, I have had NO flats since they were installed.

A very solid tire, and a great value for the $$.

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Aug

2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Tires, Especially at this Price

By Tahoe Martin

from Carson Valley, NV (cycling paradise!)

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Excellent Grip
Good Cornering
Low Rolling Resistance
Puncture Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Serious Racing/Training

Comments about Michelin Lithion2 Bike Tire - 700 x 23 / 25:

These came standard on a mid-level, flat-bar road bike (2010 Giant Rapid-0), but I didn't know much about the Lithion2 beforehand.I put well over 2,000 miles on these tires, and had absolutely no problems. (I did have ONE flat, but that appeared to be due to a poorly installed or under-inflated tube - my fault.) In fact, these tires look like they'll easily go another 2,000 miles. At relatively high speeds (30-40mph), the tires feel great while cornering. I *once* pushed them to nearly 50mph on a mildly-twisty descent, and the tires were very confidence inspiring. I normally kept them right at about 100 PSI, and this seemed to be a good balance between ride comfort and low rolling resistance. I think that they are rated up to 116 PSI, which would, I think, give them a very high performance feel. Considering the price ([$]), ride quality, longevity, and the fact that they weigh a modest 230 grams, I would highly recommend these tires for training or racing on a tight budget.