Can you guys recommend a model/brand? Criteria are: affordable, some flat resistance, reasonable rain traction, blackwall, not crazy hard to mount. Oh, and not too hard to find, would help.
I've had very good luck with Panaracer Tourguard tyres. They have a kevlar belt for puncture protection and very supple casing for silk-like performance. They used to come in 180 & 200gm 20mm slick versions that I used for racing. These were the only tubulars I actually wore out rather than losing them through flats. I think now you can only find the 240 & 300gm treaded versions. Still a good deal though.