Michelin Power Gravel TLR review

Despite lacking a 650b option, the Michelin Power Gravel TLR is a fast and capable tyre that's adept on almost every surface

Michelin Power Gravel TLR
(Image: © Josh Ross)

Cyclingnews Verdict

Michelin says the Power Gravel TLR is best “on smooth trails or untamed roads” and that’s a perfect description. Small tread blocks spaced closely together make for a fast rolling option when the road is dry and dusty

Pros

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    Directional tread blocks keep forward progress brisk

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    Large edge blocks help give bite during cornering

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    High TPI keeps a relatively supple feel

Cons

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    Options limited to 700c (no 650b option)

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When it comes to gravel riding, and the tyres that support it, the options are vast. The definition of gravel is completely different for everyone and there are tyre options for seemingly every niche and surface you might encounter. Michelin makes some outstanding road tyres and the Michelin Power Gravel TLR is on our list of the best gravel tyres. Now that we've spent time testing them, we are ready to discuss the details. 

As we racked up saddle time with the Michelin Power Gravel TLR, we've had the blessing of a wide range of weather, as the Pacific Northwest of the United States is having record-breaking spring weather. Finding the dry days has been a challenge this year but we've managed both dry, and wet riding, as well as gravel racing, and we are ready to share what we've found. 

Josh Ross

Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest of the United States but would prefer riding through the desert than the rain. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but also has an understanding that most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn't care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset the answer will be yes. Height: 5'9" Weight: 140 lb. Rides: Salsa Warbird, Cannondale CAAD9, Enve Melee, Look 795 Blade RS, Priority Continuum Onyx