"Best" is an individual thing depending on your use & needs. IE, where are you riding & what is your goal?
I ride 70% MUP, 20% gravel and 10% street. My needs are decent speed (15mph) w/ a relatively plush ride.
Using a 700x40mm cyclocross tire now, but will probably switch to a high-end touring style 38 or 35 in the winter months. (mostly for the flat protection)
The bike in question is a flat bar, fitness-type, XL frame, 3x9 gears. Rider is 6'-2", 205lbs.
Last edited by Roamer2; 09-21-16 at 06:46 PM.