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Michelin Protek Cross Max 700c Tire

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Review by Verenri

Reviewed 10/28/2024
by Verenri
illinois
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So far so good

So I replaced my worn out tires that came on my Trek FX4. They were the hybrid style tire that came with the bike. Wore out pretty fast but didn't really have problems with it until I get in to a more rocky trail scenario. These Conti's are much better. I was concerned that they might not be so good on the road (quiet with minimal rolling resistance) . They didn't disappoint and the traction in gravel is much better. Definitely am happy with these.

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Review by Emo

Reviewed 9/30/2024
by Emo
Cycling Enthusiast
Central MA
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Nice rollers but hard to install

I bought these to replace 42mm Maxxis Roamers on my Salsa Marrakesh for a couple reasons; one is they�re slightly narrower for more fender clearance and two they can be inflated to 87 psi. They aren�t noticeably narrower but seem to roll a little better on pavement. Just did a 3-day tour in VT on a combination of asphalt roads and processed gravel rail trails and the Michelins performed great. No flats and super stable on the occasional single track. The only negative is they were super tough to install, I�m hoping they�ll stretch out before they need to be replaced.

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Review by acep51

Reviewed 8/20/2018
by acep51
Daily Commuter
Florida
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12 of 12 customers found this review helpful.
Great Tires All Around

I have had these tires on my bike for around 40 miles now and they perform great. The traction on a wet slippery road is the best I have ever had on my bike. I had a screw puncher my tire a few weeks ago and these tires sealed up and I was able to return home riding with a very small amount of air lost.

I highly recommend these tires!

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Review by LACyclist

Reviewed 5/22/2017
by LACyclist
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles, CA
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15 of 21 customers found this review helpful.
Best Cross Tire For Your Bike-Never Get A Flat Again! Total Control!

This tire is the best! I put 700x32 on my road bike and converted it into an ATV.

You can go anywhere. You will never get a flat again. They are so thick between the tread and the protection layers that it's almost as thick as a car tire. You cannot pitch the tread at all its so thick. Like having 5 tire liners thick. This is the only tire so thick, you cannot pinch it.

Tread will give you some rolling resistance compared to no tread but that is the trade-off.

Grips on sand and dirt and pavement like suction cups.

Obviously not for heavy off-road riding around rocks with 700 cc wheels you are not going to do that anyway.

Super easy to install-no tools needed-seats easily and fast with finger pressure.

They are heavy though-but you can ride as I do over glass, goatheads, nails, potholes, broken roads, cracks, beach sand, sand piles, canal pavement, gravel, dirt roads etc. You will never get a flat and be in full control. Incredible stability.

Made in Taiwan-excellent quality. Country that has made some of the best bike parts and bikes for years.

I ride in Los Angeles-worst road in the USA and no problem-I am the King now-nothing on the road worries me.

Previously had Schwalbe and Victoria City 700 x 32 city tires. These Michelin Tires are far superior-no comparison.

Best of all is the little Michelin Man on the tire-it gives me comfort that I am riding with someone that is looking after my tires. Girls think he is cute too!

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Review by Desert Rat

Reviewed 12/2/2023
by Desert Rat
Cycling Enthusiast
Las Cruces, NM
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great tire for an ebike.

These tires have a very deep tread which helps prevent flats in the southwest where there are a lot of goat head thorns. Great for light gravel bike trails and pavement. The price is very reasonable compared to similar tires from other manufacturers.

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Review by LKN Biker

Reviewed 10/24/2021
by LKN Biker
Cycling Enthusiast
Cornelius NC
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Nice tires for hybrid bicycle

I bought two of these tires a little over a year ago, perhaps 2000 Km on my Trek 7700FX hybrid bicycle. The front tire looks almost new and the back tire is a little worn but not worn enough to warrant rotating the tires. Maybe next year. I ride mostly on roads, a little on sidewalks, occasionally on gravel, and rarely on dirt or grass. Good traction and road handling on all of those surfaces. The sidewalls of the tires have a bright reflective band which is handy for night riding.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/2/2023
by Anonymous
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First class tires

I bought these for my son's bike, not know how he would like them or how they would perform. The original tires have been prone to flats and the Michelins are so much thicker. My son likes them and they ride great, would purchase again!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 10/23/2020
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
San Jose, CA
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
solid great grip tire for its price

I purchased this tire to replace my often punctured original tires that come with bike.

These tires offer great grip and puncture protection for its price.

a little bit of con on this tire.. Itz a bit more heavier than i like..

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Review by RedRiver1956

Reviewed 10/23/2020
by RedRiver1956
Daily Commuter
Ocala,Fla.
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great quality and durability. Some break in required.

This Michelin Protek Cross Max tire is a very durable and tough tire. I have rolled over broken glass and other debris in the bike lane without damaging or a puncture. The ride is a little stiffer but not having to repair or replace the tube is a welcome trade off. The only negative that I can post is the tire does not run true on the rim also the reflective strip on the side walls are not centered correctly. Bike Tires Direct had these tires on a daily special the price was right also free shipping. Next time I may try another brand not quite sold on this product.

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Review by LKN Biker

Reviewed 9/30/2022
by LKN Biker
Cycling Enthusiast
Cornelius, NC
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Great tire

An update to my earlier review: I have been riding these tires for over two years now. Just one flat tire, it was easy to remove and re-install. Front tire is still looking OK, the back tire is well worn; I am going to buy two more tires as soon as they are back in stock.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 10/12/2023
by Anonymous
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Liked them. Similar to Bontrager I replaced

Heavy duty tires, nice reflective line around them. Went on rims easily but had to adjust my fenders for the extra tread. Upgraded original tires on a 90�s TREK 7100 cross bike.

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Review by Charles

Reviewed 2/3/2022
by Charles
Daily Commuter
Richmond VA
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Good, heavy tire for going through anything. Peddled my work commute in snow and slush.

Put these tires on my hybrid road bike for winter. They do fine in moderate slush and snow. If more I'll probably put on the studded. Easy to install overnight when the weather quickly changes! Tires look good on the bike.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 12/21/2015
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Walnut Creek, CA
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11 of 11 customers found this review helpful.
Great tires, even greater price

I cannot believe I just got a new one for $16, shipped. I would have liked to to last a bit longer, got about 2000 out of it. Tread had life but the sides were giving on the rear. Still, these things are awesome - I hope I don't jinx myself but never had a flat. Use them on my commute bike, and get them onto the dirt alot. Good tire for road, crappy road and fireroads. Went for the 40 this time.

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Review by JOSE FLAMENCO

Reviewed 4/12/2021
by JOSE FLAMENCO
S.F.BAY AREA
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very well balanced and durable Tire I use it as my back tire on my e-bike which goes about 40 mph but I usually ride around 30. it wears perfectly I would recommended to anyone especially those with e

Most excellent Tire especially for e-bikes I have put between 6 and 700 miles on the back wheel of my eBay I do not ever lock up the tire so we're in a very even pattern I recommend it to people with e-bikes so as not to get punctures

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Review by Kevin

Reviewed 11/24/2020
by Kevin
Casual Cyclist
Chicago Il.
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Needed New Tires

Why did I buy these tires, First, the Name, Michelin, Second, How they describe the threats, there great for wet weather, because it rain and dose snow here, plus they said they will last a long time.

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Review by johnnyboy

Reviewed 11/12/2020
by johnnyboy
Casual Cyclist
NewYork City
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Seems very good quality I'm satisfied with this tire.

It is a very good mix of street and off road I'd classify it as a beefy street tire good for NYC

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/16/2018
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
Upper Midwest
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great tires - 35's too wide for Domane SL6 front

Good traction, and wear resistance. The 35mm wide version is too wide for the Trek Domane SL6 disc with the tire rubbing the frame. This is my primary winter riding tire which is good for on and off road use.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 10/8/2021
by Anonymous
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Satisfied

These tires have been working fine for 3 mos. Mostly..

No flats...

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Review by pamitchell

Reviewed 9/7/2021
by pamitchell
Bellingham WA
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Great riding tire!

Very happy with these Michelins. Rides great

Good tire for road and trail. .

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Review by Dave

Reviewed 6/29/2018
by Dave
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
All round tire

I live in idaho boise the friggin goathead capital of the usa. I havn't been uslng it long but i think its the one to give them damn goatheads the finger! Rolls well is heavy but im riding an ebike not a weight wennie road bike. Handles good in wet pave and dirt trail

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