What Road Tires Do You Suggest?

I still like my continental 4-season tires. If you want road gripping ability, these have a nice tread. I easily get 2,000 out of them. We've had really sandy/dirty roads since the monsoons and I rarely feel any slippage while going around corners.

Well then I think I'll look for those Continental. I also read great things about them.

I wrote to American Classiscs to see what was the max witdth I could put on my wheels and they never wrote back. Bummer.

But LBS told me it was 25mm. I think I should be fine with 25mm anyway. Can't be worst than the 23mm. Add the grip and I'll be good to go. :) I hope.

Initially, continentals are a bear to get on. After they've been on your rim, they loosen up a bit, so removing for a flat isn't an issue. Just a warning. I actually use a tire tool made to mount tires onto rims (not the levers that most people carry). I have arthritis in my hands, though, so grip strength is an issue.

I've been told by a friend to seriously look into the Gatorskin and Ribble (in UK) has a great deal on 2 tires and 2 tubes
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/roa...es/conttyrf203

It may be the cheapest I will be able to find.

I tried calling my LBS (I always prefer to encourage local, and where I bought my bike as they offer very good service) and unfortunately, they can't get the Gatorskin anymore. Will only be for 2014. And it would go for $55/tire.

So my deal at $73.39 plus 8$ shipping (if order under $100) is worth it at this point.

I just don't know if I will have it on time to leave for Nashville in just over 2 weeks. I would not want the order to be returned to UK because it was not picked up on time at post office. argggh lol

I just placed to order with Ribble. So we'll see when those tires come in and how much I will like them. :)

Thank you all for your input.