I'd give the hardcases a thumbs up. I've gottem on my touring bike and they're great. The other day I noticed a sparkle coming from my tire. It was a big chunk of glass. It didn't puntcure and I been rolling just fine the last week since then. They were kinda hard to get on my rims which are Sun CR-18's. If you can put the hardcases on your rims fairly easy go with them. I'm running 700x32's in Fairbanks Alaska where the roads are really ****ty and they are great from me. The owner of a local bike shop recommended them, he is also president of the local cycling club so he's knows what other people use and what works.