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Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire

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Krylion Carbon is the ideal training tire, featuring a smooth ride, low rolling resistance and high performance.

  • Cross-ply carcass reinforced with HDDP fabric improves both flexibility and puncture resistance
  • Carcass incorporates no less than four protective barriers to resist road damage while promoting impressive longevity
  • Center tread reinforced with carbon black increases durability by 30% or more
  • Delivers superb grip on dry or wet roads

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View specs for sizes: 700C X 23MM, 700C X 25MM

Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire Specs
Specification
700C X 23MM700C X 25MM
Best use
Road cycling Road cycling
700c 700c
23 25
Yes Yes
No No
127 tpi 127 tpi
Slick tread Slick tread
87 - 116 pounds per square inch87 - 116 pounds per square inch
260 grams260 grams
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Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire Customer Reviews

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Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire
 
4.3

(based on 8 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Excellent grip (8)
  • Good cornering (7)
  • Durable (5)
  • Low rolling resistance (5)
  • Puncture resistant (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Serious racing/training (5)
    • Climbing (3)
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    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Mar

    4

    2011

     
    2.0

    Poor durability and puncture resistance

    By Simon Wood

    from bay area

    About Me Competitive Cyclist

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    Pros

    • Excellent Grip
    • Good Cornering

    Cons

    • Punctures Easily
    • Wears Easily

    Best Uses

    • Serious Racing/Training

    Comments about Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire:

    The grip is good on these tires, but boy do they wear fast. I'm less than 600 miles in on these tires and they are threadbare and puncture resistance is awful. I have holes in the tires an 1/8" across from punctures.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    Sep

    7

    2010

     
    5.0

    only awesome people ride on michelin

    By hoboforlife

    from las vegas, nv

    About Me Avid Cyclist

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    Pros

    • Durable
    • Excellent Grip
    • Good Cornering
    • Low Rolling Resistance
    • Puncture Resistant

    Cons

    • Too sexy

    Best Uses

    • Everything

    Comments about Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire:

    these tires are tough as nails! great durable tire for commuting, plus they're fast so i don't even bother with putting on a different pair for race days. these tires are the best of both worlds. i ride about 50 miles a day and they usually last me about a year. this is the fourth time i've gone with these bad boys. a good price for the quality of the product.

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    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jul

    29

    2010

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Superb

    By Dave the nutty professor

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Avid Cyclist

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    Pros

    • Durable
    • Excellent Grip
    • Good Cornering
    • Low Rolling Resistance
    • Puncture Resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Climbing
      • Rain
      • Serious Racing/Training

      Comments about Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire:

      I've been riding these almost exclusively on a high-end road bike since they were recommended to me on BikeForums[@] I typically ride 23C during the regular season and switch to 25C for winter or when doing light touring.These tires are bombproof yet fast and supple! I ride lots city streets and encounter constant puncture hazards without a problem. However, once I get a first flat on a set -- typically about 1400 mi -- I know it's time for replacement. Since I'm 6-4 and 215, I expect others might get longer life.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      12

      2010

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Nice but wear fast

      By Never Quit

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Avid Cyclist

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      Pros

      • Excellent Grip
      • Low Rolling Resistance

      Cons

      • Wears Easily

      Best Uses

      • Climbing
      • Serious Racing/Training
      • Sprinting

      Comments about Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire:

      These tires have been pretty good, but then I started getting lots of flats after about 1000 miles of riding. Under normal city and country riding the rubber has gotten cut up to the point that have finally given way to the tube. I'd look for something more durable if you are going to try to put on the miles.

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      20

      2010

       
      5.0

      Great All-around tire

      By SFL

      from San Francisco, CA

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Excellent Grip
      • Good Cornering
      • Puncture Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Serious Racing/Training

        Comments about Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire:

        I had ridden Michelins for the about 15 years and switched a couple years ago after Michelin discontinued the tires I used to use. After a sidewall tear and multiple punctures (Vittoria Rubino Pro), I came back to Michelin and chose the Krylions. Everything I liked about the Michelins I used to use (grip, reliability, durability) was in this package along with lighter weight. A great tire.

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        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Apr

        30

        2008

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Good tire

        By ItsMyTrain

        from Crystal Lake, Illinois

        About Me Avid Cyclist

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        Pros

        • Durable
        • Excellent Grip
        • Good Cornering
        • Low Rolling Resistance
        • Puncture Resistant

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • 110 psi
          • Daily rider
          • Road

          Comments about Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire:

          I put one on front just before Christmas. Have put 520 miles on it in N.Illinois winter/spring riding with no complaints and no flats despite high psi inflation. I'm going to put one on the back too.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          5

          2008

          (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          I will buy these again

          By Jack H

          from Santa Rosa, ca

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

          • Excellent Grip
          • Good Cornering
          • Puncture Resistant

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Climbing
            • Commuting

            Comments about Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire:

            Great tire, no con's what so ever.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            12

            2007

            (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Excellent training tire

            By Marshall5686

            from Utah

            About Me Avid Cyclist

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            Pros

            • Durable
            • Excellent Grip
            • Good Cornering
            • Low Rolling Resistance

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Serious Racing/Training

              Comments about Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire:

              I've had a pair of these on my Bianchi Giro for about 1400 miles - very durable and smooth. I ride on rough country roads and have had 3 flats -a couple of thorns and a pinch flat from a cattle-guard. I've ridden through glass and gravel and have not gotten a single cut.

              I liked these so much that when they went on sale, I ordered another set to ride on next year.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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