Originally Posted by
Fueled by Boh
i wouldn't waste your time with buyer's remorse, and i'm sorry if i introduced a little bit of it. all tires will wear out, and by that time you'll have decided what you think of them on your own.
So true.
I have mixed feelings about the Armadillos. On one hand, I adore them because the flat protection is really wonderful. On the other, they are heavy, stiff, and the ride quality is hard to be enthusiastic about. The Armadillo Hemisphere is kind of the best of the lot because you can ride on the road with them pumped up and take them off-road (within reason) just fine.
I'm switching to the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes. They look like they'd be better "Hemispheres"-- lighter, more lively ride, equally good flat protection. They're almost $20 more per tire too.
I have some Marathon Pluses on my commuter bike and while they're heavy as well, they're much more cushy. Too skinny for the touring I want to do otherwise I'd use them.