Michelin 2010
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Yep, and they actually work quite well. However now I'm running a Comp 24 on the rear since I had an extra one laying around.
So, by blowing up those pics, it looks like they kept the comp 16 and renamed it. Made the comp 32 a 2.6 tire, and they have a new Minionesque DH tire with Michelin rubber. Perfect.
The pics on that last link of the actual tires makes it look like there is more knob to the 16 now. It's modded differently than the current one in the center and the side knobs look maybe a little blocker, not as tapered?So, by blowing up those pics, it looks like they kept the comp 16 and renamed it. Made the comp 32 a 2.6 tire, and they have a new Minionesque DH tire with Michelin rubber. Perfect.
I'm holding one right now!
Not a 2.5 still...
Less side knobs these days. Trail tire right?:
Image tag calls this the Wildrockr. It's got the center tread style similar to the Comp 24 with no intermediate knobs and the side knobs are now staggered as opposed to a uniform row....like a 32 humped a 24 and this was born.
Less side knobs these days. Trail tire right?:
Image tag calls this the Wildrockr. It's got the center tread style similar to the Comp 24 with no intermediate knobs and the side knobs are now staggered as opposed to a uniform row....like a 32 humped a 24 and this was born.
2010 2.4" Michelin WildRock'r Reinforced SB (AM/FR tire):
For DH:
2010 2.5" Michelin WildGrip'r Descent TL:
- Seems to be the same as the old Comp 16 / DH16 A/T -
2010 2.6" Michelin WildGrip'r Heavy Duty Descent:
- Basically the same as the old Michelin Comp 32 / DH32 A/T -
2010 2.5" Michelin WildRock'r Descent (Comp 24 / DH24 AT replacement):
For DH:
2010 2.5" Michelin WildGrip'r Descent TL:
- Seems to be the same as the old Comp 16 / DH16 A/T -
2010 2.6" Michelin WildGrip'r Heavy Duty Descent:
- Basically the same as the old Michelin Comp 32 / DH32 A/T -
2010 2.5" Michelin WildRock'r Descent (Comp 24 / DH24 AT replacement):
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Mud3 looks unchanged, other than a slight bunching of the centre blocks.
Comp32 supposedly now a 2.6, but for all we know that's a difference in measuring/name alone, could be identical to the old 2.8s.
Comp 24 looks slightly changed, centre knobs a bit more angled than before?
Comp32 supposedly now a 2.6, but for all we know that's a difference in measuring/name alone, could be identical to the old 2.8s.
Comp 24 looks slightly changed, centre knobs a bit more angled than before?
Good eye seb - that's what I noticed too!
EDIT: Upon closer examination - it looks like they did a lot of things here:
Here - I rotated the Comp24 so that it is facing the same rotational direction as the new 2010 WildRock'r for a good side-by-side comparison:
(LEFT) 2010 Michelin 2.5" WildRock'r Descent (RIGHT) Michelin Comp24 / DH24 A/T:
EDIT: Upon closer examination - it looks like they did a lot of things here:
Here - I rotated the Comp24 so that it is facing the same rotational direction as the new 2010 WildRock'r for a good side-by-side comparison:
(LEFT) 2010 Michelin 2.5" WildRock'r Descent (RIGHT) Michelin Comp24 / DH24 A/T:
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I think the line is looking pretty good, especially if the sidewall/casing has been improved on as they claim. They were always pretty good in the past, so if they've gotten better then they should be pretty awesome.
What i really want to know is did they get the rotational arrows facing the proper direction this time???
They were facing the correct way. Just not the correct way how us and most people would be using a DH tire. They were the correct way for some one who used DH tires for climbing.
right, so in other words they were not facing the correct way
What's more important is whether anyone cool is running them?
They haven't leaked spy photos onto the internet for 6 months, they haven't promised a product for two years before delivering, Shaun Palmer hasn't endorsed them.
I don't see no hype = no sale.
The the 32 had the arrows in the correct direction.right, so in other words they were not facing the correct way
According to the PDF posted earlier it appears the there are a lot less tubeless offerings. If the Michelin nomenclature is correct, the tires listed as TL are tubeless.
You're just upset that you can't paint them!right, so in other words they were not facing the correct way
Stoked for the new version of the 24!
Anyone have an update on when we might start buying them?
Anyone have an update on when we might start buying them?
What's the deal with the new Michelins DH tires? My LBS doesn't have them in their catalogue... I guess I'll be getting Minions.
http://www.michelinbicycletire.com/michelinbicycle/index.cfm?event=downhill.view
http://www.michelinbicycletire.com/michelinbicycle/index.cfm?event=downhill.view
BTI says March for the new Michelins.
looks like the 2010 michelin descent (DH) line is available overseas:
wildrock'r 2.5
wildgrip'r 2.5
wildgrip'r 2.6
from the descriptions here i think they have the pics switched for the 2.5 and 2.6 wildgrip'r though.
wildrock'r 2.5
wildgrip'r 2.5
wildgrip'r 2.6
from the descriptions here i think they have the pics switched for the 2.5 and 2.6 wildgrip'r though.
Any news?
You should try google. People in the US have been buying them retail for several weeks now.
Saw a pair of the Wild Rock'r 2.4 trail tire on my buddies bike and drooled. He's in love with it and he said they made him love his bike more.
I've got a set of the Wild Rock'r DH and it's a bigger casing than the old Comp 24 2.5. Seeing it in person is really the only way to appreciate the tire. It's basicly the only new DH tread in the line up, but it is a VERY impressive tire. The main upgrade to the DH line being the casings.
Available in Europe ... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=740&BrandID=162
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Oooooops so sorry, they're still waiting for them !!!
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I withdraw my statememnt. Site that was selling the DH's took 'em down. Must have sold out.
holy crap! Due In Stock 31/01/2011...maybe next year
Another company that is big on marketing but can't deliver the goods! Great!holy crap! Due In Stock 31/01/2011...maybe next year
Dear Michy,
I have been waiting for your new tires to become available release for months. My old comp 24's are worn and dry. I would have loved to give you my money in exchange for molded hoops of rubber but none were to be found. Now I have some minions on order.
Yousuck,
RockofUllr
I have been waiting for your new tires to become available release for months. My old comp 24's are worn and dry. I would have loved to give you my money in exchange for molded hoops of rubber but none were to be found. Now I have some minions on order.
Yousuck,
RockofUllr
lol,
Funny, I've been waiting ALL season, and finally gave up and installed the UST Minions I had laying around for the last year.
^^^ how much for a 24 in 2.5?
New or used?
I know they are not Michelins newest DH tires, but the new Michelin 2.5 Hots can be found on the internet for $31 each. They are a great light weight (975grams) DH tire. Great grip and will handel most you throw at them. Try them out.
Cecil
Cecil
Looking for $20.00 each plus shipping. New and used, the most used one has about 1/2 day at Whistler. No Idea what shipping would be but I imagine its not cheap. E-mail me if interested and I will send some pics. e-mail is driderwhite@aol.com
FYI...to ship a DH tire, twist it gently til it corkscrews into a ball. Then wrap it up in shipping tape, then "laminate" the shipping label with tape and stick it to it.
Priority Mail 2-3 days dirt cheap.
You have done this?FYI...to ship a DH tire, twist it gently til it corkscrews into a ball. Then wrap it up in shipping tape, then "laminate" the shipping label with tape and stick it to it.
Priority Mail 2-3 days dirt cheap.
hmm....
Kinda seems like you would run the risk of damaging the bead.
Edit: Cecil, got any more info/review on the new line?
Kinda seems like you would run the risk of damaging the bead.
Edit: Cecil, got any more info/review on the new line?
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yes I have. No damage to the bead. It won't shrink down tiny, but smaller than you'd think. Try it on one of your DH tires. Just grab the tire at 3 & 9 and rotate opposite directions. Shipping tires sucks for the most part though.
Parts Unlimited is here in Asheville and I worked a whopping 4 days at UPS during the holidays. It's when I realized that you can ship just about everything not dentable sans packaging.