Michelin had tubulars about 10 years ago (mabe by Wobler). Talk about PRO: Michele Bartoli in an Asics kit tearing up the Spring Classics on his Carrera Hercules with unlabeled Campangolo Bora wheels and Michelin tubulars.
The PRO2 in the picture is probably a Vittoria (right?) dressed up as a Michelin. I’m fairly sure that Michelin does not make a tubular. Michelin sponsored teams need a tubie for TT’s, so Michelin farms out a few Vitt’s badged as Pro2′s. Plus the tread pattern gives it away. Right, Freddy? Jack
Yes, the PRO3 is a clincher and the PRO2 is a Vittoria tubular, right down to the made in Thailand. – RF
Michelin had tubulars about 10 years ago (mabe by Wobler). Talk about PRO: Michele Bartoli in an Asics kit tearing up the Spring Classics on his Carrera Hercules with unlabeled Campangolo Bora wheels and Michelin tubulars.
The PRO2 in the picture is probably a Vittoria (right?) dressed up as a Michelin. I’m fairly sure that Michelin does not make a tubular. Michelin sponsored teams need a tubie for TT’s, so Michelin farms out a few Vitt’s badged as Pro2′s. Plus the tread pattern gives it away.
Right, Freddy?
Jack
So the Pro2 definitely looks like a tubular… but is the Pro3? It looks authentic to me.
Nice, finally something I use the pro’s use too – Michelin Pro tires.
Didn’t know the very PRO, PRO Race 3 came in tubular with an Italian trad pattern. Hmm.
Jack
I can’t think of a more PRO piece of gear than a Campy Ghibli disk wheel.
Great stuff Freddy. Keep it coming!