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Michelin Comp 24.1 Soft (2003)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Thu Sep 04 2003 Reviewed By: James Noyce (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For 6 Months Strengths GRIP lots of it, unpinchable if you have the tubeless width... Weaknesses weight Similar Products Used IRC Kujo, WTB Motoraptor, Elgato....the list goes on Review This tyre really impressed me when i first put it on my bike. Instantly i could feel how much grippier it was than a lesser tyre such as a Tioga Factory DH, It really inspired confidence in the wet and helped me to push my limits and i found myself blunting higher objects and generally hitting stuff harder. Another reason for this was the fact that the tyre is virtually unpinchable, its sidewalls are PHAT. Perfect for street. I used it mainly on urban obstacles but found it to be just as good in more natual situations such as logs and dirt. It seemed to wear down quickly but i found that this didnt really effect the level of grip as it has "self sharpening tread" im not sure how this works but it did. The only real downside is the weight and hell this is a heavy tire. I was using the "Nagasti" tubeless version and this weighed about 300 more grammes (i think it weighs about 1200grammes!!!) than any other tyre i had used before, this though is due to the strength of the tyre and how unpinchable it is. Although this is a downside i believe michelin have a tyre called the "HOT S" which is a lighter version of this tyre with the only difference being thinner sidewalls and how it is available with a red sidewall. In all I'd say if your a heavy street rider who is prone to pinches go for the standard "Nagasti" version with the phat sidewalls, but if your a smooth natural rider or just arent the sort of rider who pinches often get the "HOT S" due to its advantages of lighter weight.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Mon Apr 19 2004 Reviewed By: Ty Smith (anon) Rider Level: Advanced
Used Product For 1 Month Strengths grippy, flopless, pinch resistant, bounce Weaknesses HEAVY!! EXPENSIVE! not purple Similar Products Used Tioga, Panaracer Megablaster, Spec. Roller RS, Intense, Review This thing is CRAAAZY! I cant feel the rim or the weight because the bounce makes up for it. I run ~10psi for natty and 12 for urban. This thing has very little flop so its crazy. BEST TYRE IVE EVER TRIED!
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Thu Sep 04 2003 Reviewed By: Alex Markwart (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For 1 Year Strengths Grip, knob formation, pinch protection Weaknesses Heavy, wears quickly Similar Products Used Koxx, Tioga Factory DH, Hot S Review I am currently running the 2.2" version, and have only done so for a few rides but it is fantastic. i used to use the 2.5" version for about 10 months or so but i found it too sluggish, really a bit overkill for trials. I dont think i will ever flat the 2.2" version and it feels great, the best tyre i have ever used and although it is heavy, you dont notice it and the benefits of the thick sidewalls outweigh the negative effects caused by weight. This tyre fits so firmly on the rim that you would be very hard pressed to roll it off the rim, unlike other tyres run at the same pressure. Also this tyre is great for natural riding as is wont roll around and bounce you in all directions, it is very predictable. If you have the money, and the sense to try this tyre out, i can garrentee you wont be dissappointed, and dont be tempted to use the 2.5" version if you dont need to as the 2.2" version is really great
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Sat Sep 06 2003 Reviewed By: Dave Wheeler (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For 3 Months Strengths amazing grip, unpinchable, bounce Weaknesses a bit hefty, can wear quicker than average compounds Similar Products Used Tioga DH 2.3, Kujo 2.35, Rokko 2.4, El Ggato, Motoraptor 2.4 Review this tire is the smallest i've used for trials, but by FAR the best. it grips anything you're on like a bunch of sticky grabby hands. Its weird but really confidence inspiring. The Kujo was a great urban tire 30-35psi, impossible to pinch, grippy on concrete and lasts forever. The Rokko was an awesome tire as well 25-30psi, but heavy. The Tioga absolutely sucks for trials at any psi. The motoraptor was light 33psi, but the compound was kinda hard. I'm running 18-25psi in the michelin. its the best ever ever ever.
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Sat Sep 06 2003 Reviewed By: Peace McCormack (anon) Rider Level:
Strengths Cant pinch it, super grip! hard to fold, can run low pressure Weaknesses weight, price. Similar Products Used IRC Kujo DH 2.25,2.35. Panaracer Megablaster 2.5, Intense DH comp 40 2.4 Review This is the best tire i have ever used! i run the 2.5 and its great, im sure a 2.2 would be fine but i like the extra bounce and volume! and the weight diff is marginal. It has awesome grip! can really notice on damp/wet stuff! The grip doesnt wear down that much because it is soft, when you pedal the rubber gives with the ground, doesnt tear at it like harder compound tires, that my theory anyway. Awesome awesome tire! specially on a wide rim!
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Tue Apr 06 2004 Reviewed By: Yoda (anon) Rider Level: Intermediate
Used Product For 6 Months Strengths Grip, tread, sidewalls Weaknesses slighlty on the heavy side Similar Products Used Monty, Panaracer, Gazzalodi, Continental Review I am currently running the 2.2 size tire in the rear. It is not as heavy as the 2.5, but works just as well. A great tire for trials.
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Wed Sep 19 2007 Reviewed By: George (anon) Rider Level:
Used Product For 2 Years or more Strengths very gripy, no snakebites, rebound Weaknesses heavy, tends to wear out faster then other tires Similar Products Used hutchinson,schwalbe Review I used this tyre for almoust too years and basicaly the only problem I have with it is that I can not use it anymore due to the fact that it's almost slick now. If you are intrested in quality and not so much obsessed with weight, this tyre is the one for you.
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