Michelin launches 'City Street' range, an urban tyre aimed at commuters

The latest tyre to join Michelin’s bicycle catalogue has been designed specifically for the needs of the urban cyclist who uses their bike for transport.

The new tyre, the City Street, has been designed to incorporate superior puncture protection with the brand aiming to minimise the risk of ride-ending punctures. This has been done by increasing the “resistance to perforation of the crown and lateral punctures up 98 and 73 per cent respectively, for a tyre that is 31 per cent lighter.”

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These figures are in comparison to Michelin’s existing Protek Max tyre which also sits in the brand's city/urban category. Along with the increase in puncture protection and the decrease in weight, the new tyre is also claimed to increase the life of its lifespan by up to 150% whilst also providing 22% better cornering grip in damp conditions as well as a 10% gain in braking performance.

The new tyre is claimed to offer 22% more cornering grip in the wet

In the press release issued by the brand, it said: "Any street cyclist will tell you that picking up a puncture is one of their biggest concerns when they are travelling on their bike, which is why the new Michelin City Street incorporates new City Shield technology.

“The tyre's carcass is reinforced by two high-density layers, the first of which protects the tread, while the second covers the casing's entire width to guard against lateral tears and pinching, a phenomenon associated with running with low tyre pressures.”

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The tyre itself has a slick profile around the crown to provide an efficient rolling surface whilst travelling in a straight line. The shoulders of the tyre sport a treaded V-shape pattern that has been used to increase the tyre's performance in the wet.

The City Street is available in 26, 27.5 and 29-inch wheel sizes with a range of five widths to choose from (37, 40, 50, 55 and 60mm). The tyres are available now from your nearest Michelin stockist for £39.99 RRP.

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