Jérôme Clementz Rides Michelin Tires, Which Tires Are You Running? by michelinofficial

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dantheramblingman (Feb 3, 2015 at 22:09)

I like round tires the best

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mtbmaniatv FL (Feb 4, 2015 at 12:37)

they just came out with oval ones, they roll better

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rickaybobbay (Feb 4, 2015 at 13:17)

better if you're a charger i heard.

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speed10 (Feb 3, 2015 at 22:53)

Q. What tires do you use?
Michelin. 1%
Not Michelin. 99%

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preach (Feb 4, 2015 at 6:42)

What tires do I use?
Is there a category called "whatever is 50% off on sale"?

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ClarkJordanP (Feb 4, 2015 at 8:09)

Couldn't agree with preach's comment more. Maybe I'm doing myself a disservice but I go for what ever has the right size and is on sale!

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orastreet1 (Feb 4, 2015 at 9:48)

I'm not paying 80$ for mountain bike tires.

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skelldify (Feb 4, 2015 at 10:26)

Oh man, I tried buying tires on sale for quite a while. After about 4 or 5 sets, I realized that they're usually on sale because they're garbage! Ahem, Continental, ahem!

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mauricesendthat (Feb 4, 2015 at 11:36)

I am more interested in acquiring a Michelin flat brim hat than a set of their tires. Unless, like @preach said, the right size are heavily discounted.

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DARKSTAR63 (Feb 4, 2015 at 13:14)

There are good discount tire deals but you do need to use caution. It's usually the tires that don't sell that are on sale and generally the tires that don't sell don't sell for a reason. Really nice fresh tires will blow your mind if you are used to a thrashed set. I highly recommend investing in tires. It's perhaps one of the most important parts on your bike.

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dk1996 (Feb 4, 2015 at 16:56)

It's the only contact you have with the ground. It's worth spending a little extra money on them

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speed10 (Feb 4, 2015 at 21:54)

agreed @DARKSTAR63 and @dk1996
I'd rather have a full SLX bike with great fresh tires over a full XT bike with worn discount rubber.

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hbfrdh (Feb 4, 2015 at 5:51)

"Jérôme’s main objective in 2015 is the Enduro World Series which he won last year."

Really?...I thought Graves won it. Man, what's a brother gotta do to get some notoriety around here?

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thustlewhumber FL (Feb 4, 2015 at 6:19)

Him and Martin Maes both...

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Trekfueler (Feb 4, 2015 at 7:55)

Got it twisted it says he won 2013 EWS

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rachellefrazer FL (Feb 4, 2015 at 8:41)

It was amended to reflect the correct information.

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jpwilbur9 (Feb 4, 2015 at 22:58)

haters gonna hate, moderaters gonna moderate

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Multivac (Feb 4, 2015 at 6:50)

Jerome Clementz eats Frosted Flakes, which cereal do you eat?

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riffratt (Feb 4, 2015 at 8:50)

mostly dirt, sometimes blood.

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dylangreen91 (Feb 3, 2015 at 22:12)

Schwalbe Magic Mary + Rock Razor = dope tire combo

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DARKSTAR63 (Feb 4, 2015 at 5:40)

I just recently went for that combo and love it. I was on Maxxis tires as long as I can remember, I'm impressed so far. With the stickier rubber they don't roll as well as my previous set up but spider man levels of grip.

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LiquidSpin (Feb 4, 2015 at 5:46)

Schwalbe Nobby Nics + Rock Razor on the rear for trail riding.

Schwalbe Hans Dampf's + Rock Razor on the rear for DH riding.

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ErnieK (Feb 4, 2015 at 11:19)

Magic Mary Front, Wild Grip'r rear - done

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thrasher2 (Feb 4, 2015 at 12:07)

I want to try the Magic Mary + Rock Razor Combo as well, though I'm worried about rear brake traction.

I really like the semi-slick with aggressive cornering knobs concept, and only Schwalbe makes it in 26! So they get my money to start this season.

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bman33 (Feb 4, 2015 at 12:11)

Schwalbe tires are great for a few rides. They just don't hold up a long a Maxxis. At that cost I rather run a tire that will last a bit more. Colorado has dry, rocky soil that just blows thru tires.

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shjacobsen (Feb 4, 2015 at 9:58)

I didn't read the article but based on what I read from his SRAM wheel test I think I can guess that he loved all of the tires equally.

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chillrider199 (Feb 4, 2015 at 10:05)

WTB Vigilante in the front. then a WTB Trail Boss in the back. thats all the wtb offices rides

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tylerl325 (Feb 4, 2015 at 10:09)

I can definitely vouch for this combo.

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freddiehg (Feb 4, 2015 at 10:23)

I for one use my bike for "intensive leisure"

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antiglobeguy42 (Feb 3, 2015 at 22:21)

Dry- Maxxis dhf
Wet- Schwalbe magic mary

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int3ergalactic (Feb 4, 2015 at 0:52)

those that costs less than my motorcycle or car tires...at least

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exrcyst (Feb 4, 2015 at 9:40)

Still haven't found a better front tire than Michelin's Wild Rock'R 2 Advanced Reinforced for the trails in Socal I like to ride.

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ccurtis20 (Feb 4, 2015 at 11:33)

just picked up a pair of those! stoked to mount them up

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bicibicivelo (Feb 4, 2015 at 13:21)

Same. I got them front and back, both in the firmer compound and they are amazing. The extra braking power alone compared to the HR2s I had before was worth it.

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zephxiii (Feb 4, 2015 at 12:05)

I normally ride a Schwalbe Racing Ralph up front with either a Spec' Ground Control, Conti Race King or X-King in the rear. I do like the X-King. In the winter I run a Maxxis Minion DHF up front, it's been the best snow tire I've tested, quite a bit better than a Hans Dampf too.

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Bronco82 (Feb 5, 2015 at 4:01)

I ride the tire that works best for me. It might be what everyone else is using or it could be some less popular tire out of left field. If it'll last at least 6 months, provide decent grip, and not make me sell a kidney to afford it then I'll use it.

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skibeejeebees (Feb 3, 2015 at 22:07)

Yes mr michelin Thank you mr michelin

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charlie2426 (Feb 4, 2015 at 8:17)

Spec butcher front and slaughter rear 27.5 x 2.3

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MX298 (Feb 4, 2015 at 12:06)

Spez tires are great and cheep too!

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thrasher2 (Feb 4, 2015 at 12:08)

If they made the Slaughter in 26 I would try it. Oh well.

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MX298 (Feb 4, 2015 at 13:05)

They make a 29er slaughter . . . . . . Sorry

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541freeryde (Feb 4, 2015 at 10:23)

Bontrager tires.

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taletotell (Feb 4, 2015 at 10:44)

Does Mr Clements prefer butter side up or down? I need to know so I can follow in case it makes me faster.

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sbrdude1 (Feb 4, 2015 at 14:04)

Bontrager XR3 Team Issue 29x2.3, Maxxis Ikon TR 3C EXO 29x2.35 and 29x2.2. Might throw on some Contenintal X-Kings if I get bord.

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scottlink (Feb 4, 2015 at 5:24)

I like buying my tires off pinkbike

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Max-Lesoine-Moab (Feb 4, 2015 at 5:43)

Bike: 2015 Giant Trance SX. Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.3 3C front, WTB Breakout 2.3 Fast Rolling rear.

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Xc2dh1 (Feb 4, 2015 at 6:55)

Muddy Mary 2.5 front and rear. Plow machine

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rewob (Feb 4, 2015 at 8:38)

I love my Mavics. I really just like the look of the half yellow lettering... They performed pretty faithfully for a couple weekends of hard riding, then 3 flats in one day.

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thrasher2 (Feb 4, 2015 at 12:09)

Three flats in a day is bad luck or something wrong with your setup.

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rewob (Feb 4, 2015 at 12:48)

Bad luck/pressure a smidge too low. Hadn't flatted at the park all season. Saved it all for one day I guess

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only1mikey (Feb 4, 2015 at 9:51)

WTB Vigilante 2.3 Front & WTB Breakout 2.2 or Geax Goma 2.25 rear. Really really liking the Goma, it's like a narrow Minion that rolls better!

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seraph (Feb 4, 2015 at 12:48)

Big diss not including WTB on the "what tires do you ride" list.

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wavesailr (Feb 4, 2015 at 10:06)

Why was the survey done in French???

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seraph (Feb 4, 2015 at 12:48)

Maybe because he's French?

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bbeak (Feb 4, 2015 at 13:50)

No matter who in particular is pimping for this tire maker, Michelin is still a French company.

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Sadikone1 (Feb 4, 2015 at 12:49)

Pinkbike, how about you shut up about what Jerome likes and give us some original opinions.

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TBagTantalizer (Feb 4, 2015 at 7:39)

2.7in wide Kenda Blue Grooves. They run the same diameter as a 27.5 but on 26in wheels.

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macross87 (Feb 4, 2015 at 9:04)

WTB Vigilantes for the win!

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RatHunter83 (Feb 4, 2015 at 9:08)

Hutchinson barracuda ust. Best sleeper tire out there. And at $25 a pop, how do you say no.

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Sebastes (Feb 4, 2015 at 11:30)

I have been riding Barracuda's for a while and the Octopus before that. They are both no longer made.
Where are you finding the barracuda's for $25? Are they the 2.3?
You may want to keep it a secret.

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RatHunter83 (Feb 4, 2015 at 13:35)

2.5 MRC casing. Which was the medium compound I think. I'll play nice and share with everyone. (they are $30 now)

www.blueskycycling.com/product7075_52_-Hutchinson-Barracuda-DH-MRC-UST-Tubeless-Tire.htm

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rickyretardo (Feb 4, 2015 at 10:44)

Is that Gomer Pyle in the first pic.?

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BikeEveryDay (Feb 4, 2015 at 19:58)

"Jey had the opportunity to choose the best partners", that is why he is not running a Lefty this season

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trail-governor (Feb 4, 2015 at 21:58)

Michelin wild grip'r slays for all mtn aggro riding . Maxxis and kenda are made by the same supplier..

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jpwilbur9 (Feb 4, 2015 at 23:02)

As for trail/"e-word": I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Maxxis Ardents. Started using them in southern AZ but they work great in CO too.

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AlexArmanetti (Feb 7, 2015 at 10:52)

I live in Phoenix. I've tried the Ardents and personally I find them "over rated". It's an okay rear tire, but not nearly enough grip up front...
I think they suck.

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nvranka (Feb 4, 2015 at 6:38)

Can't beat minions, at least for SoCal riding. Most predictable drift out there.

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groghunter (Feb 4, 2015 at 7:06)

How do you get those little yellow buggers to stay attached to the wheel?

waaaa waaaa waaaaaaaaaaaaa....

I'll be here all week, try the veal.

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thinkbike FL (Feb 4, 2015 at 6:44)

French?

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jrocksdh (Feb 4, 2015 at 8:02)

Socal..minion dhf 2.3 (wishn for 2.4 soon), bontrager xr4 rear

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UncleCliffy (Feb 4, 2015 at 12:26)

No Minion, no care.

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pascalchristen (Feb 5, 2015 at 3:16)

No Michelin, no cry.

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EastCoastDHer (Feb 4, 2015 at 14:44)

Kendas.

Because let's be honest: hype aside Maxxis flat out suck. And I'm talking about ALL their tires.