Michelin launches bicycle tyre range in India

Michelin has announced its entry into the bicycle tyre market in India with the launch of its Road, Mountain Bike and City Trekking range of tyres in the country.

According to the French company, the premium bicycle market has witnessed significant growth in recent times and is expected to keep growing at a rate of 25-30% annually.

Michelin bicycle tyres can be purchased at bicycle stores and www.trailsofindia.com. They are priced between Rs. 690 and Rs. 2,699 (taxes extra).

Here’s a look at the Michelin bicycle tyre range:

Road Range

• Michelin PRO4 Service Course offers a balance between sport riding and longevity. It is suitable for high cornering speeds on wet roads.
• Michelin PRO4 Endurance is intended for riders who want long-lasting tires.
• Michelin PRO4 Comp Service Course was developed for cyclists looking for maximum rider output and efficiency. The tyre features low rolling resistance and offers good grip on wet roads.
• Michelin Lithion 2 offers performance and durability. It is puncture-resistant and composed of four overlapped 60 TPI ESC (extra supple casings).
• Michelin Dynamic Sport road has a slick tread. It is suitable for everyday use.

Mountain Bike Range

• Michelin Wild Grip’R is suitable for mixed terrain. It comes with GUM-X Series compound and offers a balance between grip, efficiency and self-cleaning.
• Michelin Wild Rock’R is suitable for extreme terrain. It has large tread blocks, arranged over the whole width of the tread.

City Trekking Range

• Michelin Protek Max is designed for use on asphalt and trail. It is reinforced with MAX protection and features a continuous design at the centre and high level of grooving on the shoulders.
• Michelin Protek Cross is an all-trail tyre. It can be used in all weather conditions and is suitable for both, on-road and off-road use. It comes with 1 mm anti-puncture reinforcement.