They are now hard to find here in the US.
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/search_results.asp?kw2=michelin+mtb+tire&gclid=CJjCjb2WtJgCFQ9JagodqUqFVw
Heres a wholesale place. Google it!
Heres a wholesale place. Google it!
http://www.bikedock.com/posit/shop/index.php?category=34&group=4
Heres a UK based one.
Heres a UK based one.
Michelin DH Tires will continue to be very hard to find worldwide for the rest of this season. They won't be producing any new DH tires until there run for the 2010 season. Something to do with there move from France to Taiwan(?).
They will be almost impossible to find this season. They killed all production and sponsorship for 2009 and are designing an entire new line in a new factory for 2010.
Edit: beaten.
Edit: beaten.
Like said no DH tires are being made right now due to changes. My source says we should to start seeing the new stuff and the possibility of purchase late August to early Sept. We all know how production dates change though.
Cecil
Cecil
yesterday I got a press release from Giant and it said they were still sponsored by Michelin. Wonder where they are going to get tires...
Giant Dh or XC? As far as I know, XC isn't effected.
For DH, Probably the same way they had them last year, they hoarded them! They had a MEGA limited supply in the truck last year, so not surprised if they have the same thing this year. I remember it being almost impossible for some of their riders to get fresh tires.
They better stay the hell out of my attic.
I have been a good little chipmunk.:biggrin:
both XC and DH. Jared Rando and Kurt Sorge are on the roaster.
Maybe they have a good supply of tires left from last year. That or they will be playing the Sharpie game
...all kinds of places I guess.
I know of one Giant team that is running Intense rubber for 09'...
The DH team will still be on Michelin for 2009. They put aside enough for the Team when they found out they were stop making them for 2009. Giant and Michelin have had a long going partnership, and Michelin wanted to keep it that way.both XC and DH. Jared Rando and Kurt Sorge are on the roaster.
Maybe they have a good supply of tires left from last year. That or they will be playing the Sharpie game
Lucky for me I still have a lot of New Michelin Tires laying around, but I will be on another brand for 2009. First time on another brand in 12 years.
Cecil
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I guess I will have to make due with maxxis tires this year
Oh no, What is going to happen to Michelin's stock price now:biggrin:
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jensonusa.com has dh24's in 2.2, and dh32's in 2.8.... not ideal sizes, but they have them
chainreactioncycles (UK) has dh24's and dh32's as well...
chainreactioncycles (UK) has dh24's and dh32's as well...
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