Michelin Power Cup TLR Tire - 700 x 30, Tubeless, Folding, Black, Competition Line

After just over 2,000km covered on the Power Cup I am yet to have a puncture. I am impressed with the level of resilience from the tyre's carcass. I was a little skeptical of the completely smooth tread pattern as this is not common amongst most modern tyres - however after a few very wet rides, I can confidently say there was no drop in performance. Setup onto tubeless rims was easy. With both the 28mm and 30mm versions tried out - 30mm is my personal preference mounted to a 23mm internal diameter rim. The 28mm tyre I had mounted to a previous wheelset with 21mm internal diameter.

I have been riding on the Michelin Power Cup for more than four months now. From the outset, the rolling resistance was very impressive. I do a lot of climbs, which inevitably leads to fast descents. The grip of the tire is phenomenal! The way the tire approaches its limits and how it holds, at the edge of its limits, is inspiring. I was descending and approached a S-Bend corner. I decided to not touch the brakes and be more aggressive with my lean angle. Flick left with ease, then flick right, dialing more lean. As I exit the corner, the front tire started to wobble, but the tire kept fighting for grip and I was able to hold my line. Astonishingly, it felt like a MotoGP bike, going through the corner! Great job, Michelin!!