I just can't ride cross tires for the commute. They are just too slow. I had a set of Kenda Cross Supremes on my cross bike. I changed them out for the cheapest and fattest hybrid tires I had one hand, Kenda Nimbus 700c X 38. Even with a much heavier tire they are a lot faster on pavement, and just as sure footed on the dirt roads of my commute. The Kenda Small block 8's were better, but I am just going to stick to fat hybrid tires instead.