Flatted out for the third time in a month on my otherwise great 26" x 2" Serfa Drifter back tire, this last time right through the kevlar in the tire AND the extra kelvar tire strip I put in. The bike is an '88 steel rigid-fork Rockhopper.

Problem is I've been extending my commute up to 20 miles one way, through generally harsh lower-income area with lots of glas, nails and assorted roadside debris. The front tire looks good, the rear tire shows some serious cuts and gouges clear down to the kevlar band in the tread. Gonna stick with the front for the nice ride quality it gives, need a new rear.

IIRC Specialized Armadillos have a rep for bulletproof contruction albeit at the cost of a harsher ride.

Three I'm considering, all 26" x 1.95";

Specialized Hemisphere Armadillo (max pressure 65psi)
Specialized Borough Armadillo (max pressure 65psi)
Specialized Crossroad Armadillo (max pressure 80psi)

I'm doing these long commutes to to prep for a tour next summer on this same bike/tires.

All input on these or any other tires appreciated.

Mike