Qmsdc15, it sounds like you have good reasoning for what tires to get. I don't blame you for staying away from the Vittoria brand after your experience. It's a shame you can't get the 28c Supremes right now, as they would be ideal for what you need. If there was a local shop in my area selling Schwalbe tires, I am confident they would sell well. As it stands, not only does one usually have to order the tires, but they are frequently out of stock in the size one needs. That's what happened to me when I needed a set of 26x1.6 Supremes.