Vincent Ledieu is responsible for the bicycle tire category and in charge of competition at Michelin. Vincent is a leading expert in bicycle tires. It must be said that his training as an engineer led him to take an interest in the secrets that make a good tire and this is precisely the subject of the exchange I had with him. Because if the evolution of bicycles has been dazzling in recent years, particularly with the arrival of Ebikes and the return of Michelin to competition, tires are not left behind. As the good geek that I am, I was able to ask Vincent all the questions that I always wanted to ask a tire specialist and I was treated to a masterclass with a few nice surprises as a bonus. You will see that even if we went far, very far in the science of tires, we never fell into technical jargon and Vincent, as a great teacher, always took care to explain each concept in a way that was accessible to all. In this episode, expect to discover: All the elements that make up a bicycle tire today The new uses that force manufacturers to offer new products The role of professionals in the tire development process and the differences between their tires and yours Does the perfect tire exist? Are inserts a miracle solution or a risk for your wheels? The astonishing specificities of Ebike tires The astonishing applications that Michelin has drawn inspiration from to develop its new ranges. The unsuspected interactions between the tire, suspensions and brakes. The simple method to refine your feeling and find the perfect pressure. And much more. Episode chapters: 00:01:12 Riding with the stars 00:02:31 Presentation of the place and thanks 00:03:58 Presentation of the content of the episode 00:06:00 Vincent's journey 00:09:05 Big responsibilities 00:11:11 What he learned at Scott 00:13:49 Are products always created with a commercial logic? 00:18:14 The place of user feedback 00:21:52 A look back at Michelin's presence in mountain biking 00:26:26 The end of the euphoria? 00:29:13 The comp 16, a tire that left its mark... 00:31:49 The golden age with Michelin 00:37:21 What does Michelin's return to the forefront imply? 00:40:06 And the Co-Factory? 00:42:42 Teams and riders equipped by the brand 00:48:02 A dream job? 00:49:09 Vincent's advice for making cycling their profession 01:02:31 The state of the art of tires today 01:07:30 How tires adapt to new uses 01:12:12 Tomorrow's uses 01:16:33 What are the developments in riding styles? 01:20:12 The components of a good tire 01:30:18 Creating the perfect tire, possible? 01:31:54 How to choose the right tire 01:39:03 Tips for improving your bike's behavior 01:55:16 Inserts 02:05:45 Understanding the tire - wheel - fork interface 02:16:21 Riders who have left their mark 02:21:29 The constraints of ebikes for tires 02:33:25 Questions from listeners 02:34:18 When will airless tires be available for mountain biking? 02:35:52 26 Tubeless forever 02:38:12 Why do enduro tires stick to the ground so much? 02:40:12 Any plans for eco-friendly or compostable rubber? 02:43:06 When will there be a tire with foam to protect the rims? 02:44:42 How does Michelin see the arrival of new forms of mobility? 02:46:05 Or follow Vincent ——— A huge thank you to Fat from La Hutte Gauloise on the Gergovie plateau who welcomed us for this recording. If you are passing through Clermont-Ferrand, stop by La Hutte Gauloise, it is the perfect place for a special moment in a magnificent setting and landscape. --- ???? All the links to the episodes are here ???? ► Youtube: bit.ly/3o4Jfcc ► Spotify: spoti.fi/3V0LR95 ► Apple Podcast: apple.co/3Nfo5C4 ► Deezer: bit.ly/3uKvi6F — ???? The link to the En Roue Libre newsletter: enrouelibre.ck.page/342e2edb02 — ???? MY NETWORKS ► Website: enrouelibrepodcast.fr ► LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/taillo ► Instagram: @enrouelibrepodcast ———— HELP ME DEVELOP THE SHOW ❤ Subscribe to En Roue Libre on your favorite podcast platform with a review and a 5* rating. ???? Subscribe to the show on Youtube. ???? Activate the notification bell —— To sponsor En Roue Libre, I invite you to contact me on Linkedin or on enrouelibrepodcast.fr —— The En Roue Libre podcast is offered to you by LINE, the consulting agency specializing in cycling. If you are launching a project in cycling and need support, consider calling on LINE, the 360 ​​consulting agency specializing in cycling. With Line, we guide you and support you in all your cycling projects to give you every chance of success. To discuss it, I invite you to write to me on Linkedin or on agenceline.fr - Musical design: Gracias - Hicham Chahidi for www.musicscreen.org