>I own [snip] a mountain bike (Stumpjumper)<
Over the years I've ridden many centuries on Stumpjumper equipped with narrow road tires. By a set of slicks and keep them for just such a situation as you are now encountering, and for whenever your road bike is out of commission.
>From the research I've done (here and elsewhere) it seems like opinions are divided.<
Why were you expecting something different than what you'd already learned?
__________________
This post is a natural product. Slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and are in no way to be considered flaws or defects.