I get through a lot of bikes in this job. They come and go every few weeks, sometimes in a flurry, sometimes a trickle. Each time one arrives I assess the spec, and there are always a few products that lift my spirits. One is a Selle Italia SLR Superflow saddle, so I know my rear end is going to be comfortable, and the other is a set of Michelin Power Cup tyres. They sit firmly at the top of the ‘best budget’ section of my guide to the best road bike tyres, but in reality they could well challenge for the best overall title.
Michelin may not have the same pro-level usage as the likes of Continental and Vittoria, but nobody is going to deny that the company has a reputation for making tyres… and judging restaurants, which I always find strange. Despite not featuring at WorldTour level I think the Power Cup could easily mix it with the best of the bunch if only it was available in wider sizes. More on that later, but for those of you lacking in patience the short story is that I love these tyres, and if I wasn’t in a position where I am constantly swapping tyres for testing these are where I’d be spending my own money.
