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angles like we expected it to, but we were really caught off guard by the
tire’s low-rolling resistance and ability to speed along on flat terrain and on
climbs. We’ve logged about 300 miles on our set of Force XC tires since
they showed up, and they continue to impress us in every new ride area we
explore—dry, loose, hard-packed or wet, the Michelin tires have yet to let us
down. Michelin’s Cross Shield technology protects against sidewall slashes
and puncture flats, and set up tubeless on our Specialized Epic, they main-
tain pressure and rarely need adjusting for weeks at a time.
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