I'm asking this in this forum because I figure folks here are likely to have these tires in the wider sizes vs. the narrower sizes more common to commuting/road.

I just picked up a set of Tour Ride in 24x1.75 for my daughter's Specialized Hotrock, and I'm really digging how smooth the tires are and how they look on the bike. I may be interested in them for my Trek Verve. I currently have Conti Speed Ride tires, in 700x42. Despite having a nominal width of 42mm, they inflate to about 38-39mm, so they seem to run a bit small. This is reported by others as well, so I think it's just how they are.

Do Contis tend to run small in general? I see they make the Tour Ride, and its replacement, the Ride Tour (really, Continental?), in 700x37 and in 700x42. My Speed Rides are just barely small enough to not hit the bottom fender mount near the BB on my Verve. I couldn't use a true 40mm tire. I'm wondering how large the Tour Ride is in nominal 42mm width. Does anyone know?

it depends more on the width of the wheel and the pressure you are inflating to. You really have to just install and see.

You might want to consider Michelin Proteks as well. A smooth tire that takes well to being overly inflated and rides fast. My favorite on my hybrid. The sidewalls are that reflective material often seen in other applications. Comes in hand when caught at dusk or dark.

I like the Conti Speed Rides but did need to remove the fenders from my Univega to run 'em. They're a bit taller than the 700x38 and 700x35 tires that did fit with the fenders.

The fenders fit fine with Innova chevron tread pattern tires (700x35 front, 700x38 rear), which ran a bit narrower than spec. But the Innovas weren't as smooth on pavement as the Speed Rides, or as puncture resistant.

But I plan to stick with the Speed Rides so I may buy wider fenders. They're excellent on streets and the moderate gravel trails I ride. The sidewalls are supple so the ride feels good, even near maximum recommended pressure. But I ride them at 50-60 psi.

No idea about other current Contis. Last time I rode Continental tires was 30+ years ago on a road bike and if they ran narrower than spec I would have considered that a good thing. Nowadays I prefer wider tires for comfort and grip. Speed isn't really a priority.

Regarding the Michelins, my other bike has worn Michelin Protek Cross Max for more than a year. Excellent heavy duty, puncture resistant tires -- I'm amazed by the abuse they'e taken without a single puncture flat. The 700x40 nominal tire is closer to 700x45, mostly due to the sharp edged protruding tread -- the sidewalls are probably close to nominal 40.

My perception of the Protek Cross Max at or near full inflation was they rode harshly. The sidewalls are stiff, so these will never be described as "supple". And recording apps showed I wasn't riding any faster at 75-85 psi. So I usually ride them at 40-60 psi, depending on conditions. Mostly I keep 'em at 50. The ride is much more comfortable but doesn't feel sluggish -- although keep in mind the Protek Cross Max with heavy, thick tread and their thickest 5mm Aramide fabric puncture shield weigh 1,100 gr in the 700x40 size. Not light. But great all terrain tires for folks who cruise at 12 mph.

No idea about the other Michelin Protek tires but I'd try the Urban or Protek with lighter chevron tread if I didn't ride gravel and rural paved roads with lots of broken glass, construction debris, etc.

I really do like the Conti Speed Rides on my Verve. They have plenty of volume, and do indeed seem to be rather supple. My riding is probably 60-70% asphalt and 30-40% gravel/fire road type stuff. The diamond file tread patterns seem to work well for this type of stuff -- they roll pretty quiet and smooth on pavement, and still have enough "grab" on looser stuff (within reason).

I'm just really digging the Tour Rides I put on my daughter's Hotrock for some reason. They ride super quiet and still appear to have enough bite off the paved road...at least the off-the-paved roads that we ride. Think C&O Canal Towpath, and that's the kind of stuff we ride when off the pavement.

I recently bought my wife a used Trek 7100 WSD, and it has the original Bontrager Select Invert tires. They seem to do well, but they're a nominal 35mm tire, and measure out even narrower, so I'm thinking of different tires for it. Her bike has no issues with clearance (it doesn't have the lower fender mounting "tab" that my Verve has), so I may try the 700x42 Tour Rides. I have poured through a lot of comments online (and many Amazon reviews), and it does seem that the Tour Rides, like the Speed Rides, run a bit small. That'll be just fine for me...in the 42mm nominal width.

If I get these, I'll follow up with pics and measurements.

Travel Contact adds the Gatorskin sidewall reinforcement.. a design for riding past the end of the pavement.