Originally Posted by
Joemess
Very true, I am mainly wanting to go away from tread since I am not traversing field and stream on my way in and do not need the knobbies (although that would be a most excellent start to the day....)
You don't have to go narrow to go knobless. There are plenty of wider tires with smoother tread, although not slick, which I think is overrated anyway. For instance, the Schwalbe Big Apple is available up to 2.35" wide, and that rides smoothly, although it probably won't fit your frame.