The first time I rode the Gatorskins everything seemed easier. Dead stop takeoff, turns, braking in the wet, less rolling resistance. I was so sold I wanted to put them on my Sirrus as well. But the store ran out of 28mm. The stuff is cheaper on Ebay but you know you got to support the local LBS and the people in the community so I buy local when prices are within reason close. \

Than I did a search here and the some love/some hate. As of right now and only one ride, I think they are really really good. I have the Rubino Pro Slicks on my Sirrus and they are pretty soft comfortable tires and a great value from Performance bike at 30 bucks each.