I thought the Big Apples were ok on speed. I don't have a lot of road tire experience to compare to though. They are much faster on pavement than knobbies. I'll say that.

I did get in those Twin Rails. So far, they're working out really well. I believe my Big Apples roll a bit more freely, but the Twin Rails are awfully close. And they have a bit of tread, which I do want, because I do go offroad a bit.