Pro Race 3 released to production?

Triathlon Forum
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I see Michelin’s new Pro Race 3 for sale on various sites but there is no info about the tire on the Michelin website.

http://two-wheels.michelin.com/...04114308&lang=EN

I am wondering if the tires I see for sale are “preproduction” tires or tires that are intended for end users? By preproduction I refer to a run that is used to dial-in the manufacturing process and ensure that the tire meet set specifications. I am eager to get a pair of PR3’s but I want the version that is released to full production, not a “prototype”.
In peace,
CQ

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Because of PR3s coming, I bartered at my LBS on PR2s. Got them for $25 each!

t

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I want the version that is released to full production, not a “prototype”.

What are you talking about? Is this a grassy knoll theory?

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??? end users buying from a bike shop don’t prototype tires …

Been using PR3s for a while now. Love 'em. Better than the PR2’s immediately (easier to mount and slightly narrower at 22.5mm vs almost 24mm for my PR2 (at least 5 sets over the years). Supposed better puncture resistance. Ride nice and seem to handle better to me (after a road race “test” that is).

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i’d say wait for the 19/20mm tires to come out then use a front 19 and rear 22.

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I just think that it is strange that there is no info on the Michelin website but the yet the tire apparently is in production. I am sure they want to sell as many of their new tire as possible so why don’t they advertise that it is available? Oh well, I will give them a call on Monday…

In peace,
CQ

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For the same reason that Saucony had not updated their website in 2 YEARS …

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I am talking about a preproduction run versus a regular (full) production. Working in RD/Manufacturing I tend to think about these things before I buy newly released products. There is usually a lot of tweaking going on during the startup of a new product.

CQ

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You can order tires right now from any bike shop that sells giant bikes.

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Yes, I am running them now on my road bike
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As long as you’re are not one of the little people on 650c wheels.

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I’m in the process of mounting a pair on a set of Reynolds as I type.

Yes, distribution has them…although all sold out as they are out in stores.

http://www.bti-usa.com/public/category/TR/TRSH/ML/ML3121?page=1#ML3121

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Cool. Thanks for the link.

CQ

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Still waiting on the 650’s…

Jodi

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Yeah, I bought some from ProBikeKit.com a month ago. Used them in two 1/2 IM’s already.

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I went in to a shop in Mesa the other day looking for some PR2s. They said that they weren’t sure they could still get them since the PR3s are out. So I had hi order me some PR3s. Apparently only available in grey at the moment.
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I picked up two sets from probikekit.com and used them today for the first time. They are production models and, I gotta tell ya, they are all that and a bag of chips. Faster then the PR2’s, better cornering, and jsut about everything else. One ride and I am sold.

Bob

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Well that’s good news. I have two in right mext to me just waiting to be put on for the race.
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I usually wait to test things more throughly, but without a doubt I will be racing on these this season. They surpassed my expectations.

Bob

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They (PR3) have a habit of blowing off of carbon rims.