The contact patch on the MTB slick, worn as it is, was close to an inch. I can see how the road slick would function waaay better than the MTB slick in getting to the pavement better. My issue was a combination of the not-so-thin slick and the lion's share goes to my idiocy on the brakes....hitting the front indeed.. I deserved to go down.

Keith .. what time does stuff happen on Saturday at Broadview? I'll most likely be able to pop out for a bit to see some of the setup and such.