Originally Posted by badsac
I've got Continental TravelContacts on my bike at the minute. Front isn't the most confidence inspiring in the dirt, but I've lost remarkably little on the rear in dry conditions. I can still get up almost all the hils I used to be able to with a dedicated off road tire. I think what you're suggesting Jeff might be a good compromise.
Seems mostly a mud for urban tradeoff. My mud riding is maybe 10%.
I'm more likely to be riding on the road in the rain...and I've a better rear tire for it.
I run a solid fork, the bigger treaded front, slightly lower psi, is great for potholes or rough trail.