I live in a desert. Armadillo or Gatorskin?

[voull]

I live in the middle of the southern Arizona desert (Tucson, blegh). Was wondering which tire people generally think is better, and why?

[Velo Dog]

I live in Reno, which is high desert and Home Of The Goatheads. Got no experience with Gatorskins, but I did try Armadillos several years ago. They MAY have reduced the number of punctures a bit, but I still got plenty (including nine in a single century), and I hated the way they felt, way too stiff and clunky (newer ones could be better). I'm using Panaracer Pasela TGs now, and I love them.

[Pinkbullet3]

What do you think of post #7?: http://www.twospoke.com/forum/f30/sp...torskins-4899/

[alexaschwanden]

Gatorskins.

[AngrySaki]

I don't know anything about goatheads, but you might want to consider the Schwalbe Marathon Plus line if you're willing to sacrifice weight/rolling resistance for flat protection. I think in general they're heavier and slower than the gatorskins or armadillos, but that's because they have more flat protection.

[voull]

Are armadillos significantly heavier than gatorskin, or is it only noticable if you have been cycling for years already? I guess from what I've read, armadillos provide more protection but are a lot heavier than gatorskins. Not sure if it matters at all for someone who is just getting back into riding

[bobones]

I don't know about the Elites, but my wired 25mm Armadillos are noticeably slower and heavier than wired 25mm Gatorskins. However, I don't think the puncture protection on the Gatorskins is all that great. I don't enjoy riding the dillos - way too much effort to go slower than usual. The ride on the gators is remarkably plusher and faster. Maybe the folding Elites are better?

[v70cat]

Conti 4000-S will give a much better ride.