I rolled on an older set of IRC Metro's 26x2.0 for 4 years, no flats, looked to be able to go on forever, but after all that time the sidewalls started looking a bit shabby, that bike died, and they still sit in the tire bin, where they may get used again someday for urban commuting. But they were heavy. My Trek is getting some new shoes this spring, as I intend to do some longer road rides on it, I'm looking at something in the under 1.5" range. My current top choice is the 26x1.25" Panaracer Urban Max. I'd spring for the 26x1.25" Panaracer T-Serv if the red ones were available in the USA.