Originally Posted by
alcjphil
Everyone has their favourite puncture resistant tire. The problem is that a particular tire model can change over time. I have used Continental Gatorskins(not impressed) but that was years ago. Same with Specialized Armadillos. Both these tires are infamous for harsh ride. I have a set of Panaracer Pacela TG(since replaced by PT) tires on my touring bike which I use here in the spring when roads are covered by sharp bits of crushed rock used to provide traction for cars on snow covered roads. I have never had a puncture although I did once suffer a pinch flat which has nothing to do with the tires. The nice thing about the Paselas is the ride quality and their good grip on slippery pavement. Safety is about more than puncture protection. It is about a tire that can hold onto the road in bad conditions
You have a point. I knew you would lose some comfort and handling with a specialized puncture resistant tire, but I did not think it was that much of a difference to affect the ride. If it is not too bad of a trade off and you avoid some flats it would be worth it to me.