Comments on: Michelin City 700×32 http://urbanvelo.org/michelin-city-700x32/ Bicycles in the urban environment. A magazine about urban cycling. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:58:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Bryan http://urbanvelo.org/michelin-city-700x32/#comment-4941 Bryan Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:07:55 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=1304#comment-4941 I like my City tires: 600 mi so far without incident. They seem to handle pretty much anything I throw at it, except--as mentioned--muddy/loose surfaces, due to lack of knobby tread (not a biggie for me). One feature is a series of "nubs" right next to the reflective sidewall. These seem to be there so that a bottle generator gets better grip on the tire (or at least they have that effect). Something to think about for anyone running a gen. I like my City tires: 600 mi so far without incident. They seem to handle pretty much anything I throw at it, except–as mentioned–muddy/loose surfaces, due to lack of knobby tread (not a biggie for me).

One feature is a series of “nubs” right next to the reflective sidewall. These seem to be there so that a bottle generator gets better grip on the tire (or at least they have that effect). Something to think about for anyone running a gen.

]]> By: cole http://urbanvelo.org/michelin-city-700x32/#comment-4553 cole Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:28:47 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=1304#comment-4553 i bought one of these for the front of my pedicab. the sidewall blew out after a month or so. i was kinda bummed the rear tires take most of the weight so the front should have been fine,maybe it was just a fluke. it made three girls feel real fat when they got on and my tire went flat...ooops i bought one of these for the front of my pedicab. the sidewall blew out after a month or so. i was kinda bummed the rear tires take most of the weight so the front should have been fine,maybe it was just a fluke. it made three girls feel real fat when they got on and my tire went flat…ooops

]]> By: Jorge http://urbanvelo.org/michelin-city-700x32/#comment-3995 Jorge Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:58:42 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=1304#comment-3995 26X1.85 (47-559) ALL BLACK (sans reflective sidewalls), NICE, they'll go superb in my singlespeed with my all black velocity Disc Specific rims mounted on rear coaster and Sram front drum brakes, lol 26X1.85 (47-559) ALL BLACK (sans reflective sidewalls), NICE, they’ll go superb in my singlespeed with my all black velocity Disc Specific rims mounted on rear coaster and Sram front drum brakes, lol

]]> By: simon http://urbanvelo.org/michelin-city-700x32/#comment-3349 simon Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:46:39 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=1304#comment-3349 Will 700 x 32 tires such as these fit on my alex DA-22 road rims (i think the rim's inner width is 13 or maybe 14 mm). I currently have 700 x 25 tires, but the ride is too rough. No problem with tire clearance as I have horizontal rear dropouts. Will 700 x 32 tires such as these fit on my alex DA-22 road rims (i think the rim’s inner width is 13 or maybe 14 mm). I currently have 700 x 25 tires, but the ride is too rough. No problem with tire clearance as I have horizontal rear dropouts.

]]> By: John http://urbanvelo.org/michelin-city-700x32/#comment-3111 John Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:20:04 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=1304#comment-3111 I purchased a set of these tires (Michelin City) in 700x32. I've had them for about a week. My first two days of riding were in the pouring rain. They handle extremely well in rainy conditions. Even on a section of trail - hard packed dirt and gravel - they did ok. I could feel the resistance going through the mud - but they made it ok. But, they're city tires, so I don't expect them to function like an off-road mountain bike tire. On dry pavement they're just as good. They corner nicely and hug the road. The lack of any real tread makes for a smooth ride. I'm told that these are heavy tires (I'm not able to tell the difference riding with light or heavy tires) but they roll nicely and certainly take a lot less effort to ride than a tire with more tread. Overall, in my limited time with them, I'm quite pleased. They are smooth, roll easily, handle extremely well and give a nice ride. I purchased a set of these tires (Michelin City) in 700×32. I’ve had them for about a week. My first two days of riding were in the pouring rain. They handle extremely well in rainy conditions. Even on a section of trail - hard packed dirt and gravel - they did ok. I could feel the resistance going through the mud - but they made it ok. But, they’re city tires, so I don’t expect them to function like an off-road mountain bike tire.
On dry pavement they’re just as good. They corner nicely and hug the road. The lack of any real tread makes for a smooth ride. I’m told that these are heavy tires (I’m not able to tell the difference riding with light or heavy tires) but they roll nicely and certainly take a lot less effort to ride than a tire with more tread. Overall, in my limited time with them, I’m quite pleased. They are smooth, roll easily, handle extremely well and give a nice ride.

]]> By: Urban Jeff http://urbanvelo.org/michelin-city-700x32/#comment-3075 Urban Jeff Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:10:23 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=1304#comment-3075 The Pilot City are very similar looking, but have more puncture protection. They cost an additional $10/tire, and weigh 850g (considerably more than the 680g City version). The Pilot City are very similar looking, but have more puncture protection. They cost an additional $10/tire, and weigh 850g (considerably more than the 680g City version).

]]> By: john http://urbanvelo.org/michelin-city-700x32/#comment-3070 john Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:46:46 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=1304#comment-3070 I'm interested in learning how these tires compare to the Michelin Pilot City, and if anyone using either the City or the Pilot City has an update? I'm interested in either set of tires. I did try the Michelin Tracker but wasn't impressed with it. I’m interested in learning how these tires compare to the Michelin Pilot City, and if anyone using either the City or the Pilot City has an update? I’m interested in either set of tires. I did try the Michelin Tracker but wasn’t impressed with it.

]]> By: jugsterUK http://urbanvelo.org/michelin-city-700x32/#comment-2920 jugsterUK Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:03:03 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=1304#comment-2920 I meant 27 inch. Sorry getting over excited abour tyres...again. I meant 27 inch. Sorry getting over excited abour tyres…again.

]]> By: jugsterUK http://urbanvelo.org/michelin-city-700x32/#comment-2919 jugsterUK Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:02:21 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=1304#comment-2919 Mm, if & when I get my 60's S/S or fixie up and running these could be the puppies especially as I'll probably run 700c in a 272 adjusted frame. They look really nice. Mm, if & when I get my 60’s S/S or fixie up and running these could be the puppies especially as I’ll probably run 700c in a 272 adjusted frame. They look really nice.

]]> By: caitlin http://urbanvelo.org/michelin-city-700x32/#comment-2917 caitlin Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:50:01 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=1304#comment-2917 I have been using these tires for nearly a month, and they are awesome. However, they are a little taller than I expected and they just *barely* clear the rear of the frame on my cyclocross bike. I am hesitant to take them off..because they have been great... but I may have to remove them, or at least the back one, since it's SO close. Too bad! Otherwise they are perfect, and the reflective sidewalls are pretty bling at night. I have been using these tires for nearly a month, and they are awesome. However, they are a little taller than I expected and they just *barely* clear the rear of the frame on my cyclocross bike. I am hesitant to take them off..because they have been great… but I may have to remove them, or at least the back one, since it’s SO close. Too bad! Otherwise they are perfect, and the reflective sidewalls are pretty bling at night.

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