MICHELIN TYRE POWER CUP 700x25C CLASSIC TS TLR

Product Information

TPI stands for “Threads Per Inch”. In precise terms, this means the number of threads in the structure of the tyre’s rubber compound for every inch of its construction. It’s easy to get TPI and PSI confused, but just remember: TPI is related to the density of the tough cords in the tyre's casing – it’s not in any way related to bike tyre pressure. For example, for road use, a tyre with a 120 TPI carcass will be lighter, softer and more mobile than tyres with a lower value, because the threads are thinner, just like the carcass. That's a good thing for cyclists to bear in mind if they are looking for tyres to race on which they will pump up to a high pressure to obtain maximum speeds. An early season race over all terrains at the Cicle Classic was a baptism of fire for these tyres, but they came out on top with all riders suitably impressed. Even when taking aggressive lines through gravely corners at pace the tyres gripped and there was no sliding out. I have had similar results in my own testing, using them over different surfaces and in both the wet and dry and found the grip to be very good. Michelin Powercup – Durability If you're still on 15 or 17 mm rims, we definitely recommend the Power Cup TLR over the Grand Prix 5000 S TR. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply.

The usage, the terrain you ride on, and the weather conditions are also parameters taken into account for the ideal pressure. Remember, if required, we advise you to consult the MICHELIN bicycle tyre pressure chart to convert these figures to PSI. Firstly, road bike tyre pressure usually requires the front and rear wheels to be inflated to the same pressure. The only exception to this would be the fitting of two different tyre models, each with a different recommended pressure. The next thing to consider with road bike tyre pressure is the tyre section width and most importantly the weight of the rider. The heavier the rider, the higher the bike's tyre pressure should be. The most interesting measurements here are the size and tread width, which confirm that the Michelin Cup TLR isn't made for wide rims. Although the tread is slightly wider (+ 1 mm) on the 28 mm version, the total tread cover is even lower as (obviously) the casing of the 28 mm version is wider than the 25 mm version. The 28 mm version of the Michelin Power Cup TLR is now the tire with the lowest tread cover (35%) of all road bike tires tested to date, with most of the competition offering at least 40% tread cover.

Rolling efficiency

The Michelin Power Cup TLR tyre is Michelin’s answer to the likes of the Continental GP5000 S TR and Schwalbe Pro One TLE, and many other high-end road bike tyres besides.

Although they come in very close, the 28 mm version of the Michelin Power Cup TLR edges out the 25 mm version ( read our review) in most of our tests, making it an even stronger performer when compared to competing tires. We see a slightly lower rolling resistance, slightly better puncture resistance of both the tread and sidewall, and slightly better wet grip in both the center and edge tests. Just like the 25 mm version of the Power Cup TLR, we don't recommend the 28 mm version for wide rims. If you're still running 15 or 17 mm rims, these will probably be fine and offer incredible performance. The main idea is that there is simply a balance to strike when pumping up bicycle tyres. And to help you with this, MICHELIN provides a range of recommended tyre pressures for all tyre models. Our tests show that the Michelin Power Cup is one of the strongest performing tires when it comes to the traditional tube-type (clincher) tires. We put it on equal footing with the Continental Grand Prix 5000 ( read our review) as it's a little bit slower rolling but shows nearly perfect performance in our wet grip test. When deciding between the Power Cup or Grand Prix 5000, it will be up to the individual to decide if they prefer the slightly lower rolling resistance or the better wet grip. Not only have I had tested these tyres myself over several months, they have also been the tyre of choice for my race team ( Hutchinson-BrotherUK) this season, so together we have really put them through their paces! Michelin Powercup – Speed

This was an area that some teammates were nervous about, especially considering the amount of faith you put in a thin strip of rubber when cornering at speed! Michelin claim that these tyres have ‘ efficient handling and stability in both wet and dry conditions thanks to the MICHELIN Gum-X compound‘. This is a technology Michelin use to alter the characteristics of the rubber to best suit the requirements of the tyre. you're not going to touch the sidewall itself at any normal cornering lean, though you might get it close enough to the ground to expose it to gravel and class Edit: Just noticed the recommendation for mounting this on rims with 15 - 17 mm inner width...which makes this not suitable for me anyway. For the record, I ran these 5psi lower than my usual 85psi, and they actually measured 30.4mm on my 19.5mm ID rims. I was happy with the slight extra compliance at 80psi, and they didn't feel any slower rolling either. Value Both cyclists and bike engineers can make slight adjustments to the bike tyre pressure to take account of the TPI rating of the tyres they are using. A slightly higher pressure for a lower TPI tyre may be appropriate for road use, where punctures are less common.

Finally, we subjected the tyres to a series of test rides in the real world, to judge their subjective ride quality, grip levels and comfort. Tyres on test The Power Cup TLR tyre is said to be inspired by MotoGP motorbike tyre technology, featuring a derivative of Michelin’s Gum X compound. I don't know where you race crust but here in the northeast your puncture probability with corsa speed is probably >50% per race. I love them, but only for TTs

Michelin Power Cup TLR bottom line

Here is part of the Merced Crit course which was just run last week. Advance through a few paces to see the road surface get worse and worse. When compared to the Power Cup TLR, which comes with a 4x120 TPI casing and a "Tubeless Shield" layer that runs from bead to bead, the tube-type Power Cup comes with a more traditional 3x120 TPI casing with an extra layer of "Aramid Shield" anti-puncture material under the center of the tread. The thing both tires have in common is the compound as they both use Michelin's latest "Gum-X" compound that shows very strong performance in our tests. NOTE: From November 1, 2022, the road bike category has been updated to support multi tire sizes. Because the measured width of this tire is wider or narrower than the original values, the rolling resistance test results have been revised.