Michelin Power Adventure Tire

I picked these tires up as a �more road focused� version of the Pathfinder Pros or a myriad of other gravel focused tires. While they might look like the thick �urban� tires of hybrids past, they are quite supple, seat easily, and very responsive. After replacing my Allez with an all-road/CX geo frame, I am quite happy with these tires as my road tire. Let�s be honest, there are very few smooth roads anymore and from patches, to chipseal, to off road detours� these tires make riding fun and fast.

Whoever thought chipseal was a good idea for secondary roads, used heavily by cyclists, should be dragged down a chipsealed road. Same thing with the crevasse road seams every 30-50 feet on asphalt roads here in Central Oregon. Secondary road conditions are deteriorating rapidly and chipseal only makes them worse for cyclists. The 30c Michelin Power Adventure tires are a good compromise for me for these conditions. The rib down the middle keeps them rolling fast, and the trace of tread keeps them stable in a bit of grit/gravel and acts as cushioning. 326grams is not bad for a cushiony tire that can take a beating and roll fast. Cornering is razor sharp. They look like old-school hybrid tires in the photo, but these are not your grannies hybrid tires. Light feel, surprisingly supple casing. Smooths out the chip seal, takes the edge off of road seams. Time will tell how they wear and if they avoid punctures well, but they look very promising for those properties. I am here buying another one.

I only have 1 drop bar bike and I prefer 42mm tires for the combination of gravel and pavement that I ride. I like high volume tires that have minimal tread and roll easily. Tires that are lightweight and supple. Prior to these Michelins, I rode Panaracer Gravel King SS in 43mm. The Michelin tires are lighter, more comfortable and they feel faster. The Gravel Kings wept sealant, the Michelins seem to hold air much better. I like everything about them.