I have heard a number of people say Compass tires have high thread count, qualifying why they are very supple. While it is true that they are very supple, the thread count for each ply is only 60. Compass tested different thread counts, and found finer threads made the tire less robust, but not any more supple. Other details in the construction are more important.

The difference between correlation and causation.

I would bet $1 that Compass comes out with a 1-1/8 or 1-1/4 x 27”. It has been a big ask for a long time, but this year the line has expanded hugely. I would bet another $1 that they put out a 20” for folders and bents. But only $1.