Originally Posted by
newkie
So just to clarify I only ride on the road. It's Ireland, so it's wet a lot of the year so grip is important. I'm a big dude (225lb) and ride 65psi on my road cruisers. Comfort is important as I currently get crazy vibration on a few badly paved streches. But speed and durability is the greater priority as I think anything other than a fat mtb with front suspension will have issues with that.
You might also consider Schwalbe Big Apples. They give a cushy ride, offer good puncture protection and are surprisingly fast. Never tried them in 700 though.