Decent Slicks?
 

00

26-inch tire? I would probably begin by looking at Schwalbe Big Apples. I run a set sometimes on my 29er bike.

Also, I just ordered a set of Halo Twin Rails to try out. Those are going on a 26-inch bike that I'm building to knock around town with.

Both the above have a puncture resistant layer.

I thought the Big Apples were ok on speed. I don't have a lot of road tire experience to compare to though. They are much faster on pavement than knobbies. I'll say that.

I did get in those Twin Rails. So far, they're working out really well. I believe my Big Apples roll a bit more freely, but the Twin Rails are awfully close. And they have a bit of tread, which I do want, because I do go offroad a bit.

you might check the hybrid forum, too.

I have been using Continental Town and Country. Mine were new old stock, I've heard they're a little different now, but worth a look. I have big apples on my 16", so it's hard to compare. I'd guess less rolling resistance on the T&C's.

I've had good results with: Conti Goliath- super durable, not sure about price(they came on the bike); Geax street runners- seem durable after one year with no flats, cost ten bucks each at Cambriabike.

Michelin City Tires. Had them on for a few months and love them. Cheap, and they have reflective sidewalls for higher visibility.

http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-City-...outThisProduct

FWIW I use cheap bontrager slicks on my bike and in many hundreds of miles on the road I've only had one flat. i think that the lower pressure (i run 60-80 at the most on these, which is their rating [one is a 1.25 and the other a 1.5 simply because that's what was in stock]) helps a lot anyway, whereas no puncture resistance on a road bike is pressing your luck.

I would second the Michelin City recommendation; they also have a have a aramid layer for flat resistance. Have 1500 miles on a pair, no flats so far and not noticeably worn.

I also have a pair of Marathon Cross tires on another bike; they don't roll quite as quick as the Michelin City's on the road but they are suitable for most hardpack trails. Definitely the best all-purpose tire I've ever used.

I have a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Dureme's for sale. Only 100km used. Excellent tire.

Big apples are pretty great tires, balloon tires you understand...

I have a set on my old rigid mtb and it smooths out the cracked and potholed city streets wonderfully, I have the 2.35" liteskins (kevlar bead). Decent puncture resistance, or at least I have had none all season but I also cant claim to ride on notably broken glass and sharp nail strewn paths and roadways. Rolling resistance is also pretty nice on the hard surfaces. The comfort they afford makes riding a pleasure.

I hear wonderful reports about the schwalbe marathons (supreme) but have never had occasion to use them.

I use Specialized Fatboy tires on my rigid which I converted to a commuter. No problems whatsoever.

I use Tioga city slickers and haven't had any problems/punctures.