Froze,

> I use the Specialize Turbo Armadillo in 700x26 front and 28 rear (though once the rear wears out I'm going to 26 all the way around since the 28 is no wider) <

I wonder if there is any difference in how the sidewall are on the different sizes. I'm worried about the reports some make about them not holding up.

> I do not find these too difficult to put on. <

I was surprised they weren't harder, considering reports I read. The tricky part seems to be that as you try to put the last part on, it tries to come off at the same time.

> it just snaps the last hard 2 inches or so on to the rim without damaging the rim, tire or tube. <

The last two inches don't seem to be the problem for me - it is right when it first starts getting touch (not sure, maybe 10 inches or so) that causes me the problem.

> I did use a 23 the first time I bought the Armadillos and found the Kevlar beaded tire slightly easier to install vs the wire beaded Armos. <

Apparently that was the Turbo Lite which I don't think they make anymore.

> But where I live the 23 are too narrow and follow the broken streets grooves and ruts whereas the 26 avoids most of that, so I switched to 26. <

Well, so far I haven't noticed any problem with that.

> The Armadillo in a 23 weighs 350 grms plus a 65 grm tube and your total weight is 415 grams <

Did you weight it yourself? The website said 315 grams - but I also saw a reviewer who said when he weighed it, it was much more than the company said (this might have been an older version, but it is worth noting). I have no idea how heavy my tubes are.

I haven't figured out yet whether I'm slower with the Mr Tuffy - either because of weight or rolling resistance. I tried real hard today to go fast and I did make a "top six" time to my destination, but I was really trying hard and thought I would do better. But then, my last couple rides with the old tire were not as good as expected so who knows?

Bob (133 flatless miles and counting)