Originally Posted by OnyxTiger

Hey guys,

Planning on upping the width on my tires, currently running 700 x 32c Kenda Kommando knobbies on it... a noticeably more plush ride than the former 25c Gators, so now has me thinking about comfort for the now longer haul.

Ride is a 24mi round trip in Arizona, 90% asphalt with the remaining on a canal with hardpacked (Depending on the route I want to take out of 3/4 possible routes). Therefore, getting away from heavier treads/knobs and looking for a smoother rolling slick pattern.

Am prioritizing both speed and comfort at the sacrifice of durability/puncture protection, but if I can find a suitable balance for all, then I'd like to know.

On the shortlist:

- Compass Bon Jon Pass (35c)/Barlow Pass (38c)... hearing nothing but great reviews on the suppleness and smooth and fast ride, some comments on the puncture protection being a slight issue. Tanwalls might be an issue in Arizona, as that tends to kill the carcass in short order from what I hear.

- Vittoria Voyager Hyper ... the tirerollingresistance website cites this as having only 17w of resistance, and at a fair price.

- Pasela PT ... Not sure what to think of these yet. Seem fairly heavy, and have heard of multiple people saying these don't roll quite as well as the Compass choices.

- Conti Gatorskins (32c) ... puncture protection but rolling resistance isn't lauded


Am I missing any other choices? Do you guys have any tires in that size range? Or, have you gone from a 35/38 down to 32ish and found either no difference in comfort/speed, or vice versa?

Thanks!!