I cannot see why more people do not use these tires. If you are looking for a dependable, long-lasting, puncture resistant, all around, good traction tire, look no further than the Michelin Krylium Carbon Clinchers. I have passed through many pairs of tire treads over the past four years of cycling. I have used cheap tires; I have used really expensive tires; but I must stay that these tires take the prize for all-around goodness.

The tires are rather light for all of you weight weenies. They are approximately 220grams in 700x23. It is hard to find true race clinchers for that weight! I feel a whole lot more confident in my cornering with these treads. The tread is smooth without any raised portions. From my view, they appear to be a good gentle rounded tread without super high side walls. In my 6 months riding these treads, I have only flatted, once, maybe? That is amazing. I cannot remember when I flatted last with these treads. When I was using the Specialized Armadillos, I was flatting once a week. The cost of tubes was hitting me pretty hard. Yet, these treads do not flat. *knocks on wood* They will not break the bank, but they are not cheap by any means. Expect to pay about $40 per tread. They also come in a great assortment of colors to help you match the color of your bike, jersey, or other color scheme.
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Weight: ~220g in 700x23mm

- Update - So, it seems that Michelin dismantled their Krylion (note the correct spelling) Carbon making machine and shipped it off to Southeast Asia. Bummer. That means that no Krylion Carbon tires will be produced for a while. On eBay, the tires sell like hotcakes. They command bids equal, if not greater, compared to bike shop prices. Anyway. I did buy two tires from a guy in the midwest. Thankfully, they only cost me $60 for the pair. Anyway. The rumor mill has determined that Michelin is in full production, and the first Krylion tires produced in Southeast Asia will be selling around the first of the year. All I can say is that Michelin has a wonderful product and should not change anything about it right now. Sure, they have their Race3 series tires, but who wants the lack of durability found in those models? Hopefully, the French will not continue making any ill-formed decisions about their Krylion Carbon production. Let's cross our fingers and hope that the tires will start arriving when the new year appears.
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