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Review by AnonymousGo to race tiresby AnonymousCompetitive RacerI previously used the conti 4000's and converted to these for my go to race tires for the past two years. This with a latex tube is a wonderful smooth ride and extremely fast. I've had my best bike splits in IM distance and HIM distance races.
Reviewed 8/8/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I previously used the conti 4000's and converted to these for my go to race tires for the past two years. This with a latex tube is a wonderful smooth ride and extremely fast. I've had my best bike splits in IM distance and HIM distance races.
Review by damselflyGreat training and racing tire!by damselflyCompetitive RacerSanta Fe, NM1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I wanted to try these tires since they had strong reviews from others and the description of the tire sounded good. I already use the Pro 4's and love them but now I really love the Power tires. The real test for them was in a criterium that I recently raced in. Lining up for the crit to begin, rain started. However, as advertised, the tires had great grip around tight corners. I've also been very pleased with them in climbing. I can't comment on wear since there's only a few hundred miles on them, but it's really helpful to have the wear indicators on the tire.
Reviewed 10/26/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by damselfly was helpful/No, review by damselfly was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I wanted to try these tires since they had strong reviews from others and the description of the tire sounded good. I already use the Pro 4's and love them but now I really love the Power tires. The real test for them was in a criterium that I recently raced in. Lining up for the crit to begin, rain started. However, as advertised, the tires had great grip around tight corners. I've also been very pleased with them in climbing. I can't comment on wear since there's only a few hundred miles on them, but it's really helpful to have the wear indicators on the tire.
Review by Sean Great tire... IF you are racing on smooth, well cared for pavement.by Sean Competitive RacerPortland, OR4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.I have enjoyed training and racing on the Michelin Pro 4 Service Course in past seasons. I decided to treat myself to a set of the new Power Comps for my spring target race. I wish I had done a recon ride. The pavement condition was sketchy at best. The Power Competitions have very thin sidewalls. I cut a sidewall at some point during the race and it finally exploded one mile before the finish. Ultimately, I fault myself for not using the right tire (but I will forever HATE this tire). I not sure they actually felt all that great. They are light, but not super light. Traction was fine, but nothing spectacular. And yeah, the sidewalls are an issue unless you are racing them (and only racing) on really nice pavement. I'm back on Conti GP 4000 2S. I will say that WBW was phenominal. They refunded my purchase of the used (unpunctured) tire. Seriously great service always!
Reviewed 5/26/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Sean was helpful/No, review by Sean was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have enjoyed training and racing on the Michelin Pro 4 Service Course in past seasons. I decided to treat myself to a set of the new Power Comps for my spring target race. I wish I had done a recon ride. The pavement condition was sketchy at best. The Power Competitions have very thin sidewalls. I cut a sidewall at some point during the race and it finally exploded one mile before the finish. Ultimately, I fault myself for not using the right tire (but I will forever HATE this tire). I not sure they actually felt all that great. They are light, but not super light. Traction was fine, but nothing spectacular. And yeah, the sidewalls are an issue unless you are racing them (and only racing) on really nice pavement. I'm back on Conti GP 4000 2S. I will say that WBW was phenominal. They refunded my purchase of the used (unpunctured) tire. Seriously great service always!
Review by AnonymousComfyby AnonymousWPB, Florida0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Reasonably quick and they look cool.
Reviewed 9/11/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Reasonably quick and they look cool.
Review by Tony from PhillyNo issues - seems like a great tireby Tony from PhillyCycling EnthusiastPhila. PA 250 miles a lot on marginal roads. No flats no issues. Seems fast, durable and no problem mounting the tire. Will get more
Reviewed 8/27/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Tony from Philly was helpful/No, review by Tony from Philly was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
250 miles a lot on marginal roads. No flats no issues. Seems fast, durable and no problem mounting the tire. Will get more
Review by AnonymousI triedby Anonymousportland, or3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Decided to break out of my usual yearly gp4000 order and am writing this stranded after about 200 miles on the tires (had two tubes). They are fast, feel great around corners but are not strong enough for where I ride it seems. Recommend for smooth pavement. Will probably keep the fronts on but order another continental for the rear.
Reviewed 7/30/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Decided to break out of my usual yearly gp4000 order and am writing this stranded after about 200 miles on the tires (had two tubes). They are fast, feel great around corners but are not strong enough for where I ride it seems. Recommend for smooth pavement. Will probably keep the fronts on but order another continental for the rear.
Review by ryan_mFast and grippy tires! by ryan_mCycling EnthusiastArkansasThese tires roll nice and quick. If you read some of the rolling resistance tests they are among the fastest rolling tires available. They are also incredibly grippy. On a hot day the rubber is noticeably stickier than Continental GP4000's. They hold extremely well in turns and are not prone to skidding when you get a bit over aggressive on the brakes. I was a bit concerned about flats with them, but have ridden over 1000 miles on them now and have not had any problem with getting flats like I thought I might. I was also a bit concerned about durability given the stickiness of them, but there again I was surprised. With 1000 miles on them now I still have about 12 of the wear left according to the wear indicator. Overall very pleased with these tires.
Reviewed 10/4/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by ryan_m was helpful/No, review by ryan_m was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These tires roll nice and quick. If you read some of the rolling resistance tests they are among the fastest rolling tires available. They are also incredibly grippy. On a hot day the rubber is noticeably stickier than Continental GP4000's. They hold extremely well in turns and are not prone to skidding when you get a bit over aggressive on the brakes. I was a bit concerned about flats with them, but have ridden over 1000 miles on them now and have not had any problem with getting flats like I thought I might. I was also a bit concerned about durability given the stickiness of them, but there again I was surprised. With 1000 miles on them now I still have about 12 of the wear left according to the wear indicator. Overall very pleased with these tires.
Review by Bill KCompared to the Pro 4 the Power competition are amazingly faster with far less flats by Bill KCycling EnthusiastBluffton SC18 of 19 customers found this review helpful.At 70 I'm not racing anymore, but still do some fast group rides, I have been using Michelin tires for 20 years
These Power competition tires are fast, they help me hang on with less rolling resistance , a must have for anyone wishing to ride faster.
Reviewed 1/6/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Bill K was helpful/No, review by Bill K was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
At 70 I'm not racing anymore, but still do some fast group rides, I have been using Michelin tires for 20 years
These Power competition tires are fast, they help me hang on with less rolling resistance , a must have for anyone wishing to ride faster.
Review by AnonymousVery nice road tiresby AnonymousMpls. MinnI have about 500 miles on these. They are grippy and fast. So far little signs of any wear
Reviewed 5/9/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have about 500 miles on these. They are grippy and fast. So far little signs of any wear
Review by plangGreat tire, less effort to produce higher speedsby plangCycling EnthusiastOhio2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Used PRO Race 4 in past, this tire definite improvement.
Reviewed 8/1/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by plang was helpful/No, review by plang was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Used PRO Race 4 in past, this tire definite improvement.
Review by krbishCan't recommend theseby krbishCycling EnthusiastChicago14 of 20 customers found this review helpful.The day after I ordered these tires, one of my riding buddies told me he had two sidewall cut incidents in a single week while running the Power Comps. Thinking (hoping) that was just bad luck, I installed mine and was really pleased (smooth, fast, great cornering) but then, 10 days later-you guessed it-I flatted and upon further inspection discovered a 1.5-inch cut in the sidewall. Three (irreparable) sidewall cuts in 3 weeks by two different riders tells me something's wrong with these tires. I can't recommend them.
Reviewed 7/17/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by krbish was helpful/No, review by krbish was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The day after I ordered these tires, one of my riding buddies told me he had two sidewall cut incidents in a single week while running the Power Comps. Thinking (hoping) that was just bad luck, I installed mine and was really pleased (smooth, fast, great cornering) but then, 10 days later-you guessed it-I flatted and upon further inspection discovered a 1.5-inch cut in the sidewall. Three (irreparable) sidewall cuts in 3 weeks by two different riders tells me something's wrong with these tires. I can't recommend them.
Review by Bill KThe new Michelin Power Compettion Tire 700x25by Bill KCycling EnthusiastBluffton SC & Savannah Ga7 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Used one week approx 185 miles in fast group rides plus recovery days, there light and fast you can really feel the difference in watt savings over the pro 4. there race tires so i don't expect super milage.
These tires rock so far helping a 70 guy keep up
Reviewed 8/27/2016Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Bill K was helpful/No, review by Bill K was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Used one week approx 185 miles in fast group rides plus recovery days, there light and fast you can really feel the difference in watt savings over the pro 4. there race tires so i don't expect super milage.
These tires rock so far helping a 70 guy keep up
Review by Fast FeltLittle spendy, but speed increase is noticeableby Fast FeltCycling EnthusiastMN3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.For use on my Felt Z85. Original Felt tires lasted 1600 miles. I have 500 miles on the newer Michelin set now. Rear tire cutpunctured last night - first flat this year. Ordered another - because are just so much lighter and quicker accelerating..perhaps trade-off is puncture resistance. These are prolly meant for race only, no debris conditions...2100 mile on the bike this season so far - loving it. Next step, better wheelset.
Reviewed 8/19/2016Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Fast Felt was helpful/No, review by Fast Felt was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
For use on my Felt Z85. Original Felt tires lasted 1600 miles. I have 500 miles on the newer Michelin set now. Rear tire cutpunctured last night - first flat this year. Ordered another - because are just so much lighter and quicker accelerating..perhaps trade-off is puncture resistance. These are prolly meant for race only, no debris conditions...2100 mile on the bike this season so far - loving it. Next step, better wheelset.
Review by Work to RideReliable tireby Work to RideI been very satisfied with this tire the combination of light weight and puncture resistance has been great. I have had no issues with these tires they are definitely a good go to if your looking for something new. Only one tire has been damaged do to glass bottles on side of rode totally not a tire design flaw.
Reviewed 2/19/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Work to Ride was helpful/No, review by Work to Ride was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I been very satisfied with this tire the combination of light weight and puncture resistance has been great. I have had no issues with these tires they are definitely a good go to if your looking for something new. Only one tire has been damaged do to glass bottles on side of rode totally not a tire design flaw.
Review by Argon 18 GuyBest Tire on the Marketby Argon 18 GuyCycling EnthusiastNew Hope, PAI was using another brand and would get cuts in the tire and side wall within days of mounting them. I switched to these and went two summers on the same tires with not one flat. They are super light weight and very fast. I ride them 700x25 at 110 PSI and just perfect tires. I don't recommend these for fall or spring when the road has a lot of salt, sticks, etc. as they have no tread and are very thin.
Reviewed 11/19/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Argon 18 Guy was helpful/No, review by Argon 18 Guy was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I was using another brand and would get cuts in the tire and side wall within days of mounting them. I switched to these and went two summers on the same tires with not one flat. They are super light weight and very fast. I ride them 700x25 at 110 PSI and just perfect tires. I don't recommend these for fall or spring when the road has a lot of salt, sticks, etc. as they have no tread and are very thin.
Review by AnonymousFast rolling & very light and good grip. With latex tubes it's even more amazing!by AnonymousCompetitive RacerSanta Cruz, CAConfidence inspiring great grip in turns, smooth and fast rolling . Only downside is the sidewalls are a little thin but it's a race tire so that's to be expected and why its lightweight. I'll buy again.
Reviewed 11/17/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Confidence inspiring great grip in turns, smooth and fast rolling . Only downside is the sidewalls are a little thin but it's a race tire so that's to be expected and why its lightweight. I'll buy again.
Review by AnonymousFastby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastMELBOURNE, FL Fast, turns well, tougher than I thought for a light race day like tire. Works well with latex tubes. Feels close to my tubulars.
Reviewed 10/4/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Fast, turns well, tougher than I thought for a light race day like tire. Works well with latex tubes. Feels close to my tubulars.
Review by D Soul er man BikesLove how they feel on the roadby D Soul er man BikesCycling EnthusiastGreat State of NJThese tires are very supple and give great confidence when descending. They are very smooth in a straight line. However the do wear quickly, this set was bought in middle of June and they are starting to show signs of dry rot.
You may have to replace these MPCT at least once a year. The flat protection seems go away after 2000 miles.
As you know there will always be a give and take when you buy high performance products.
Good Luck
Reviewed 8/9/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by D Soul er man Bikes was helpful/No, review by D Soul er man Bikes was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These tires are very supple and give great confidence when descending. They are very smooth in a straight line. However the do wear quickly, this set was bought in middle of June and they are starting to show signs of dry rot.
You may have to replace these MPCT at least once a year. The flat protection seems go away after 2000 miles.
As you know there will always be a give and take when you buy high performance products.
Good Luck
Review by ScottGreat wearing tire, handles wellby ScottCycling EnthusiastCharlotte, NCAnother good tire in a long line of quality Michelin products. I've gotten good wear out of the Power Competition tire. And, it handles well. I've been using the Pro Series for the past 12 years, they always handle better than a harder tire, and this model seems to wear better.
Reviewed 7/31/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Scott was helpful/No, review by Scott was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Another good tire in a long line of quality Michelin products. I've gotten good wear out of the Power Competition tire. And, it handles well. I've been using the Pro Series for the past 12 years, they always handle better than a harder tire, and this model seems to wear better.
Review by FuelFoolFast Rubberby FuelFoolCompetitive RacerBlue Ridge Mountains NC2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I run these on my TT bike only. Was riding Specialized S-Works Turbos. Tried these last fall and set some new PRs. Was it the tires? Dunno, but now my brain thinks it was, so they are staying on. And a decent value when you can catch them on sale.
Reviewed 7/23/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by FuelFool was helpful/No, review by FuelFool was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I run these on my TT bike only. Was riding Specialized S-Works Turbos. Tried these last fall and set some new PRs. Was it the tires? Dunno, but now my brain thinks it was, so they are staying on. And a decent value when you can catch them on sale.