My perfect combination is whatever tube the LBS has and goo in it as well as Mr. Tuffy strips that go between the tire and tube. People will say that's too much rolling resistance but I don't think rolling resistance is a problem for me. When I get much better maybe that will be the edge I can count on but for now, I have plenty of room for improvement through strength training and just training on the bike. If the tendon would let me on the bike