Glad the information was insightful. I've done a fair amount of reading here on the forum and cannot take credit for most of the info. ;-)

When it comes to puncture resistance, the Schwalbe Marathon line is hard to beat. I have Marathon Racers on my Cannondale Hybrid and I'm happy with them. A friend has Marathons on his Giant Boulder and is very happy with them. If you are focused on durability, the Marathon line is hard to beat.

I really like the DoubleFighter III on my around town bike. They are quiet, smooth and feel quick. They are large enough to handle bad streets when needed but I spend most of my time on paved bike trails. I think they are a solid value. Obligatory bike pic below




I used the Comet Hardpacks on two bikes I rebuilt and sold. I rode one of them a fair amount and liked the response and feel. They are no where as quick, nimble, or quiet as the DoubleFighter III but they have more bite. Both bikes has the 26x1.90 size. Solid option for sure.

The Crossroads Armadillo seem to be nice middle ground between the DoubleFighter III and the Comet Hardpack. Easy rolling, quiet, and yet grippy on dirt and paved. If my around towner spent more time on singletrack, these would be my choice. I'll be putting them on my daughter's 26" bike.