Originally Posted by
bpcyclist
I just think tires should be chosen based on practicality. Is there a bunch of crap and debris on the roads where you often ride? Do you enjoy changing tubes? Are you fairly regularly racing or trying to set PRs? Those are the things I believe ought to drive the tire choice decision. If you know the answers to those kinds of questions, picking a tire is easy.
Road Position?
I have to wonder if those that absolutely never get flats are driving down the center of the driving lane. Or, perhaps there aren't any shoulders, and there is no choice.
And, for others of us... nice shoulders means DEBRIS.