I feel like I'm stuck in tagline world. I can't help myself after my last thread, "A Wheel Compromise"
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=10734

So, I think I will wait until spring to upgrade my wheels, though Deb's mention of being stuck if I break a spoke, has definitely got me worried. I still haven't tackled changing a flat yet (I plan on doing a practice run when I get my own cheapo wheels back - don't want to risk damaging the expensive demos. "you break, you buy"? )

Which brings me to the subject of tires. I would like to simply change my tires for now - go from the 25's to 23's, but have heard mixed reviews. My BF swore by the Conti-GP3000, which are near impossible to find now. It looks like they've since upped it to the GP4000 (which BF tried last year, and took 2 spills from- due to lower traction). But when I've looked up this tire online, they are using words like 'clincher' in the description. Does that mean they've made the grip better now? I also read that the GP3000 is comparable to the Michelin Pro2 Race - but that the Michelin is prone to flats.

What tires do you use on your road bikes? Also, for the record - I most likely will not be riding in wet weather (unless forced by unforseen circumstances).

Many thanks to all my wonderfully smart, beautiful, strong and curageous TE friends!!!